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Ford 540B

Ford 540B tractor
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The Ford 540B is an industrial tractor produced from 1984 to 1988 by Ford. It features a 3.3L 3-cylinder diesel engine producing 60 hp (44.7 kW) with a gross power of 63 hp (47.0 kW). The tractor offers multiple transmission options including 8-speed, 6-speed, and 4-speed manual transmissions as well as a torque converter transmission. It has two-wheel drive with hydrostatic power steering and differential lock as standard. The tractor supports various attachments such as a front-end loader and a Ford 765 backhoe. It has a wheelbase of 81 inches (205 cm) and weighs between 4,775 and 11,965 pounds depending on configuration.
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Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Ford 540B

Power

Engine:60 hp (44.7 kW)
PTO (claimed):52 hp (38.8 kW)
Engine (gross):63 hp (47.0 kW)

Engine

Type:diesel, 3-cylinder, liquid-cooled
Model:Ford 3.3L 3-cyl diesel
Power:60 hp (44.7 kW)
Torque:168.5 lb-ft (228.5 Nm)
Rated RPM:2200
Torque RPM:1400
Air cleaner:dry
Bore/Stroke:4.40x4.40 inches (112 x 112 mm)
Compression:16.3:1
Displacement:201 ci (3.3 L)
Oil capacity:7 qts (6.6 L)
Power (gross):63 hp (47.0 kW)
Starter volts:12
Coolant capacity:11 qts (10.4 L)

Capacity

Fuel:16 gal (60.6 L)
Steering:5 qts (4.7 L)
Hydraulic system:8.5 gal (32.2 L)
Hydraulic system (loader/backhoe):11 gal (41.6 L)
Hydraulic system (independent PTO):12 gal (45.4 L)

Electrical

Battery AH:128
Battery CCA:750
Battery volts:12
Charging amps:32 (standard), 51 (optional)
Charging system:alternator

Hydraulics

Type:open center
Capacity:8.5 gal (32.2 L)
Pressure:2500 psi (172.4 bar)
Total flow:5.6 gpm (21.2 lpm)
Steering flow:5.9 gpm (22.3 lpm)
Steering capacity:5 qts (4.7 L)
Capacity (loader/backhoe):11 gal (41.6 L)
Capacity (independent PTO):12 gal (45.4 L)
Total flow (loader/backhoe):21.5 gpm (81.4 lpm)
Total flow (independent PTO):8.6 gpm (32.6 lpm)

Mechanical

ROPS:Two-post ROPS
Drive:Two-wheel drive
Brakes:Differential mechanical wet disc brakes
Steering:hydrostatic power
Differential lock:standard

Production

Type:Industrial tractor
Manufacturer:Ford
Years produced:1984 - 1988

Attachments

Backhoe

Model:Ford 765 Backhoe
Bucket force:8,800 lbs (3991 kg)
Digging depth:151 inches (383 cm)
Loading height:124 inches (314 cm)
Reach from pivot:199 inches (505 cm)
Dipperstick force:5,110 lbs (2317 kg)
2-Foot flat digging depth:149 inches (378 cm)
8-Foot flat digging depth:131 inches (332 cm)
Front-end loader:2,800 lbs lift (full at pin) (1270 kg), 4,500 lbs breakout (2041 kg), 45° dump, 24 inches reach (dumped) (60 cm), 22° rollback (ground line), 100° rollback (raised), 30° rollback (at carry), 127 inches height (at pin) (322 cm), 101 inches clearance (dumped) (256 cm), raise: 3.7s, dump: 2.4s, lower: 2.0s, Bucket width: 67.5 inches (171 cm), Bucket capacity: 0.5 cu yd (0.4 cu m)

Transmission

Options:8-speed, 6-speed, 4-speed
Manual-shift:8 forward and 2 reverse gears, oil capacity 13 qts (12.3 L), four speeds plus reverse with two ranges
Manual-reversing:6 forward and 4 reverse gears, oil capacity 13 qts (12.3 L), three forward and two reverse speeds with high and low range
Torque Converter:4 forward and reverse gears, oil capacity 19 qts (18.0 L), torque converter with 2.78-to-1 torque multiplication ratio and stall speed of 2050 rpm, PTO not available with this transmission

Tractor hitch

Rear Type:I
Rear lift (at ends):3,080 lbs (1397 kg)

Dimensions & Tires

Width:67.6 inches (171 cm)
Length:122 inches (309 cm)
Weight:4,775 to 11,965 pounds
Wheelbase:81 inches (205 cm)
Rear tread:61 inches (154 cm)
Front tread:55.1 inches (139 cm)
Hood height:55.4 inches (140 cm)
ROPS height:87 inches (2-post) (220 cm), 92.2 inches (4-post) (234 cm), 101.3 inches (TLB 4-post) (257 cm)
Ag rear tire:16.9-24
Ag front tire:7.50-16
Max rear axle:11,500 lbs (5216 kg)
Max front axle:9,000 lbs (4082 kg)
Ground clearance:14 inches (35 cm)
Width (540B TLB):85 inches (215 cm)
Industrial rear tire:14.9-24, 16.9-24
Industrial front tire:7.50-16, 11.00L-16
Length (loader tractor):192 inches (487 cm)
Length (loader/backhoe):277 inches (703 cm)
Max rear axle (SAE J43):10,450 lbs (4740 kg)
Weight (loader tractor):9,100 lbs (4127 kg)
Max front axle (SAE J43):5,130 lbs (2326 kg)
Max front axle (8-bolt hubs):10,000 lbs (4536 kg)
Weight (540B loader/backhoe):11,965 lbs (5427 kg)

Power Take-off (PTO)

Rear PTO:transmission
Rear PTO Type:540
Rear PTO (optional):independent (optional with 8-speed)