Ford industrial tractors
Ford 540B
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 | ModelFord 765 Backhoe Bucket force8,800 lbs (3991 kg) Digging depth151 inches (383 cm) Loading height124 inches (314 cm) Reach from pivot199 inches (505 cm) Dipperstick force5,110 lbs (2317 kg) 2-Foot flat digging depth149 inches (378 cm) 8-Foot flat digging depth131 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) |