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Ferguson F-40

Ferguson F-40 tractor
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The Ferguson F-40 is a utility tractor produced from 1956 to 1957 by Ferguson in Detroit, Michigan, USA. It shares the same design as the Massey Harris 50 and was introduced during the dual line policy of Massey-Harris-Ferguson. The F-40 was available in utility, single or two-wheel row-crop, and high-clearance configurations. It features a Continental 2.2L 4-cylinder gasoline engine, a 6-speed unsynchronized gear transmission, and two-wheel drive with optional power steering. The tractor has a live rear PTO and an open operator station. It is capable of pulling 3 plows and has a drawbar power of about 31 hp (claimed).
Ferguson F-40Ferguson tractorutility tractorContinental Z-134 engine2.2L gasoline engine6-speed transmissiontractor specs
Power36 hp[B]
Founded1956 - 1957
ModelF-40

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Ferguson F-40

Power

Plows:3
Belt (tested):32.80 hp (24.5 kW)
Belt (claimed):33 hp (24.6 kW)
Drawbar (tested):30.84 hp (23.0 kW)
Drawbar (claimed):31 hp (23.1 kW)

Engine

Type:gasoline
Model:Continental Z-134
Cooling:liquid-cooled
Idle RPM:400-2200
Cylinders:4-cylinder
Point gap:0.022 inches (0.559 mm)
Rated RPM:2000
Air cleaner:oil bath
Bore/Stroke:3.3125x3.875 inches (84 x 98 mm)
Displacement:134 ci (2.2 L)
Oil capacity:5 qts (4.7 L)
Sparkplug gap:0.025 inches (0.635 mm)
Starter volts:12
Coolant capacity:10 qts (9.5 L)
Compression ratio:6.6:1
Intake valve clearance:0.015 inches (cold) (0.381 mm)
Exhaust valve clearance:0.015 inches (cold) (0.381 mm)

Capacity

Fuel:17 gal (64.3 L)
Steering:1.6 qts (1.5 L)
Hydraulic system:8 gal (30.3 L)

Variants

Similar model:Massey-Harris 50

Electrical

Battery AH:50
Battery volts:12
Charging amps:10
Charging system:generator

Hydraulics

Type:open center
Capacity:8 gal (30.3 L)
Pressure:1900 psi (131.0 bar)
Steering flow:4 gpm (15.1 lpm)
Steering capacity:1.6 qts (1.5 L)

Mechanical

Drive:Two-wheel drive
Brakes:Differential mechanical shoe brakes
Steering:manual, power (Optional)
Operator station:Open operator station

Production

Type:Utility tractor
Notes:The Ferguson F-40 is the same as the Massey Harris 50. The tractor was introduced during the dual line policy when the Massey-Harris-Ferguson company maintained separate Ferguson and Massey-Harris tractor lines. The F-40 was available as utility (S), single (T) or two-wheel (R) row-crop, and high-clearance (C) configurations.
Built in:Detroit, Michigan, USA
Years produced:1956 - 1957

Transmission

Type:unsynchronized gear
Gears:6 forward and 2 reverse
Notes:Three gears, plus reverse, in two ranges.
Clutch:dry disc
Oil type:SAE 90 GL1 (above 50°F [10°C]), SAE 80 GL1 (below 50°F [10°C])
Oil capacity:32 qts (30.3 L)

Tractor hitch

Rear Type:I

Serial Numbers

1956:400001
1957:405671
Final:409097

Dimensions & Tires

Height:56.8 inches (144 cm)
Length:120 inches (304 cm)
Rear tire:11-28
Wheelbase:81.3 inches (206 cm)
Front tire:6.00-16
Rear tread:48 to 76 inches (121 to 193 cm)
Front tread:48 to 80 inches (121 to 203 cm)
Ballasted weight:5461 lbs (2477 kg)
Operating weight:3419 lbs (1550 kg)
Clearance (front axle):20.3 inches (51 cm)

Power Take-off (PTO)

Rear PTO:live
Rear PTO Type:540 (1.375)

Related Models

Massey-Harris 50

Model:50