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Ford 540

Ford 540 tractor
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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)
Engine (gross):59.5 hp (44.4 kW)

Engine

Torque:157 lb-ft (212.9 Nm)
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)
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
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
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
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
Manufacturer:Ford
Years produced:1979 - 1981

Attachments

Overview:Front-end loader, Backhoe

745 Loader

Dump time:2.1s
Dump angle:45°
Lower time:1.9s
Raise time:3.4s
Bucket width:67.5 inches (171 cm)
Lift capacity:2500 lbs (1134 kg) full at pin
Breakout force:4065 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 Arc:180°
Backhoe type:Ford 765 Backhoe
Bucket force:8860 lbs (4018 kg)
Digging depth:151 inches (383 cm)
Loading height:124 inches (314 cm)
Bucket Rotation:167°
Reach from pivot:199 inches (505 cm)
Transport height:131 inches (332 cm)
Dipperstick force:5110 lbs (2317 kg)
2-Foot flat digging depth:149 inches (378 cm)
8-Foot flat digging depth:131 inches (332 cm)

Transmission

Options:6-speed manual reversing, 8-speed gear, 4-speed power reversing

8-speed gear

Type:gear
Gears:8 forward and 2 reverse
Notes:Four gears, plus reverse, in high and low ranges. Tractor must be stopped, and clutch used, to shift gears or range.
Clutch:dry disc
Oil capacity:12.7 qts (12.0 L)

4-speed power reversing

Type:power reversing
Gears:4 forward and reverse
Notes:Torque-converter transmission with four gears with left-hand reverser lever. Throttle should be placed at idle before shifting gears or direction.
Oil capacity:19 qts (18.0 L)

6-speed manual reversing

Type:manual reversing
Gears:6 forward and 4 reverse
Notes:Three gears, plus two reverse gears, in high and low ranges. Tractor must be stopped, and clutch used, to shift gear or range.
Clutch:dry disc
Oil capacity:12.7 qts (12.0 L)

Tractor hitch

Rear Type:II/I
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm):3080 lbs (1397 kg)

Engine gasoline

Starter:electric
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)
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)
Rear PTO Type:540 (1.375)

Related Models

Ford 540A

Model:540A