Ford 740 Specifications - Ford 740 Specs

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1954 - 1957 700 Series, Row-Crop tractor
Next model: Ford 741
Production
Manufacturer: Ford
Factory: Highland Park, Michigan, USA
Original price (USD): $2,671 (1954)
Variants
640: utility chassis
Capacity
Hydraulic system: 2.25 gal [8.5 L]
3-Point Hitch
Rear Type: I
Rear lift: 1,250 lbs [567 kg]
Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear PTO: transmission (non-live)
Rear RPM: 540
Dimensions & Tires
Wheelbase: 85.3 inches [216 cm]
Weight: 3079 to 4487 pounds
Front tire: 6x16
Rear tire: 11x28
740 Serial Numbers
Location: On the left-hand side of the transmission housing behind the starter.
Ford 740 Power
Belt (claimed): 30 hp [22.4 kW]
Plows: 2 (14-inch)
Drawbar (tested): 28.32 hp [21.1 kW]
Belt (tested): 31.62 hp [23.6 kW]
Mechanical
Chassis: 4x2 2WD
Brakes: differential mechanical internal expanding shoe
Cab: Open operator station.
Hydraulics
Capacity: 2.25 gal [8.5 L]
Belt Pulley
Diameter: 9 inches [22 cm]
Width: 6.5 inches [16 cm]
RPM: 1,366
Speed: 3,218 ft/min [980.85 meters/min]
Electrical
Ground: positive
Charging system: generator
Charging amps: 20
Battery
Number: 1
Volts: 6
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Bore/Stroke: 3.44x3.60 inches [87 x 91 mm]
Emissions: Tier 0
Air cleaner: oil bath
Compression: 6.6:1
Rated RPM: 2200
Firing order: 1-2-4-3
Starter volts: 6
Oil capacity: 5 qts [4.7 L]
Oil change: 100 h
Coolant capacity: 15 qts [14.2 L]
Sparkplug: 14MM
Sparkplug gap: 0.025 inches [0.635 mm] (min), 0.028 inches [0.711 mm] (max)
Engine Detail
Ford EAE Red Tiger, gasoline, 4-cylinder 8-valve, liquid-cooled vertical inline, 134 ci [2.2 L]
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Transmission
Transmission: Ford
Type: unsynchronized gear
Gears: 4 forward and 1 reverse
Clutch: dry plate
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Dimensions
Weight (shipping): 3,079 lbs [1396 kg]
Weight (operating): 3,390 lbs [1537 kg]
Weight (ballasted): 4,487 lbs [2035 kg]
Wheelbase: 85.3 inches [216 cm]
Length: 132.1 inches [335 cm]
Height: 65.07 inches [165 cm]
Ground clearance: 27.25 inches [69 cm]
Front tread: 8.3 to 16.3 inches [21 to 41 cm]
Rear tread: 56 to 80 inches [142 to 203 cm]
Ford 740 Tires
Ag front: 6x16
Ag rear: 11x28