Ford industrial tractors
Ford 540
The Ford 540 is an industrial tractor produced from 1979 to 1981. It features a 59.5 hp (gross) engine available in both diesel and gasoline 3.3L 3-cylinder liquid-cooled variants. The tractor offers multiple transmission options including 6-speed manual reversing, 8-speed gear, and 4-speed power reversing. It has two-wheel drive with inboard planetary final drives and mechanical wet disc brakes. The hydraulic system is open center with various pump flow options and a rear hitch with a lift capacity of 3080 lbs. Optional PTO configurations include transmission and independent types. The tractor weighs 4510 lbs and rides on 7.50x16 front and 14.9x24 rear tires. Attachments include a front-end loader and backhoe with detailed specifications. The Ford 540 is related to the Ford 540A model produced from 1981 to 1984.
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Technical Specifications
Detailed specifications and technical data for Ford 540
Power
| Engine (net) | 55 hp (41.0 kW) |
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| Engine (gross) | 59.5 hp (44.4 kW) |
Engine
| Torque | 157 lb-ft (212.9 Nm) |
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| Options | Ford 3.3L 3-cyl diesel, Ford 3.3L 3-cyl gasoline |
| Starter | electric |
| Idle RPM | 600-2475 |
| Rated RPM | 2200 |
| Torque RPM | 1200 |
| Bore/Stroke | 4.4x4.4 inches (112 x 112 mm) |
| Compression | 16.3:1 |
| Power (net) | 55 hp (41.0 kW) |
| Displacement | 201 ci (3.3 L) |
| Firing order | 1-2-3 |
| Oil capacity | 7 qts (6.6 L) |
| Power (gross) | 59.5 hp (44.4 kW) |
| Starter volts | 12 |
| Details diesel | Ford diesel 3-cylinder liquid-cooled |
| Coolant capacity | 11 qts (10.4 L) |
| Intake valve clearance | 0.015 inches Hot (0.381 mm) |
| Exhaust valve clearance | 0.018 inches Hot (0.457 mm) |
Capacity
| Fuel | 16 gal (60.6 L) |
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| Steering | 1.15 qts (1.1 L) |
| Hydraulic system | 8.5 gal (32.2 L), 12 gal (45.4 L) with independent PTO |
Electrical
| Ground | negative |
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| Battery volts | 12 |
| Charging amps | 32, 51 Optional |
| Charging volts | 12 |
| Gas Battery AH | 77 |
| Charging system | alternator |
| Diesel Battery AH | 128 |
Hydraulics
| Type | open center |
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| Capacity | 8.5 gal (32.2 L), 12 gal (45.4 L) with independent PTO |
| Pressure | 2500 psi (172.4 bar) |
| Pump flow | 5.6 gpm (21.2 lpm), 8.3 gpm (31.4 lpm) with optional gear pump, 21 gpm (79.5 lpm) loader pump |
| Steering flow | 2.74 gpm (10.4 lpm) |
| Steering capacity | 1.15 qts (1.1 L) |
Mechanical
| Drive | Two-wheel drive |
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| Brakes | Mechanical wet disc brakes |
| Final drives | inboard planetary |
| Power steering | Yes |
| Operator station | Open operator station. Two- and four-post ROPS available. |
Production
| Type | Industrial tractor |
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| Manufacturer | Ford |
| Years produced | 1979 - 1981 |
Attachments
| Overview | Front-end loader, Backhoe |
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| 745 Loader | Dump time2.1s Dump angle45° Lower time1.9s Raise time3.4s Bucket width67.5 inches (171 cm) Lift capacity2500 lbs (1134 kg) full at pin Breakout force4065 lbs (1843 kg) Reach (dumped)24 inches (60 cm) Height (at pin)127 inches (322 cm) Rollback (raised)100° Clearance (dumped)101 inches (256 cm) Rollback (at carry)30° Rollback (ground line)22° |
| Ford 765 Backhoe | Swing Arc180° Backhoe typeFord 765 Backhoe Bucket force8860 lbs (4018 kg) Digging depth151 inches (383 cm) Loading height124 inches (314 cm) Bucket Rotation167° Reach from pivot199 inches (505 cm) Transport height131 inches (332 cm) Dipperstick force5110 lbs (2317 kg) 2-Foot flat digging depth149 inches (378 cm) 8-Foot flat digging depth131 inches (332 cm) |
Transmission
| Options | 6-speed manual reversing, 8-speed gear, 4-speed power reversing |
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| 8-speed gear | Typegear Gears8 forward and 2 reverse NotesFour gears, plus reverse, in high and low ranges. Tractor must be stopped, and clutch used, to shift gears or range. Clutchdry disc Oil capacity12.7 qts (12.0 L) |
| 4-speed power reversing | Typepower reversing Gears4 forward and reverse NotesTorque-converter transmission with four gears with left-hand reverser lever. Throttle should be placed at idle before shifting gears or direction. Oil capacity19 qts (18.0 L) |
| 6-speed manual reversing | Typemanual reversing Gears6 forward and 4 reverse NotesThree gears, plus two reverse gears, in high and low ranges. Tractor must be stopped, and clutch used, to shift gear or range. Clutchdry disc Oil capacity12.7 qts (12.0 L) |
Tractor hitch
| Rear Type | II/I |
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| Rear lift (at 24"/610mm) | 3080 lbs (1397 kg) |
Engine gasoline
| Starter | electric |
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| Idle RPM | 600-2495 |
| Rated RPM | 2200 |
| Bore/Stroke | 4.4x4.4 inches (112 x 112 mm) |
| Compression | 7.75:1 |
| Displacement | 201 ci (3.3 L) |
| Firing order | 1-2-3 |
| Oil capacity | 7 qts (6.6 L) |
| Starter volts | 12 |
| Coolant capacity | 11 qts (10.4 L) |
| Details gasoline | Ford gasoline 3-cylinder liquid-cooled |
| Intake valve clearance | 0.015 inches Hot (0.381 mm) |
| Exhaust valve clearance | 0.018 inches Hot (0.457 mm) |
Dimensions & Tires
| Length | 122 inches (309 cm) |
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| Weight | 4510 lbs (2045 kg) |
| Rear tire | 14.9x24 |
| Wheelbase | 81.8 inches (207 cm) |
| Front tire | 7.50x16 |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Rear PTO | transmission (Optional), independent (Optional) |
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| Rear PTO Type | 540 (1.375) |