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Ford 541

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The Ford 541 was a cultivating row-crop tractor produced from 1958 to 1962 as part of the 501 Workmaster Series. It featured an offset chassis to improve visibility of the rows below the tractor, with the engine and driveline offset to the driver's left. It was built in Highland Park, Michigan, USA. The tractor was available with gasoline, LP gas, or diesel 4-cylinder liquid-cooled engines. It had a 4-speed gear transmission with 4 forward and 1 reverse gears, two-wheel drive, manual steering, and mechanical expanding shoe brakes. The open operator station and offset design made it suitable for cultivating tasks. The tractor had a fuel capacity of 11 gallons and an 8-gallon hydraulic system with an open center type. It used rear Type I hitch and had various tire options for different applications. The Ford 541 was part of a series that included variants such as the 541-4 high-clearance offset, 641 utility, and 741 row-crop models.
Ford 541tractorspecificationsenginetransmissiondimensionshydraulicsrow-crop tractor501 Workmaster Series
Power37 hp[P]
Founded1958 - 1962
Model541

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Ford 541

Power

PTO (claimed):34 hp (25.4 kW)
Belt (claimed):35.25 hp (26.3 kW)
Drawbar (claimed):30.7 hp (22.9 kW)

Engine

Options:Ford 2.2L 4-cyl gasoline, Ford 2.2L 4-cyl LP gas, Ford 2.4L 4-cyl diesel
Diesel engine:Ford 2.4L 4-cyl diesel, liquid-cooled, Displacement 144 ci (2.4 L), Bore/Stroke 3.562x3.60 inches (90 x 91 mm), Rated RPM 2200, Firing order 1-2-4-3, Starter volts 12
LP gas engine:Ford 2.2L 4-cyl LP gas, liquid-cooled, Displacement 134 ci (2.2 L), Bore/Stroke 3.4375x3.60 inches (87 x 91 mm), Firing order 1-2-4-3, Starter volts 6
Gasoline engine:Ford 2.2L 4-cyl gasoline, liquid-cooled, Displacement 134 ci (2.2 L), Bore/Stroke 3.4375x3.60 inches (87 x 91 mm), Compression 7.5:1, Rated RPM 2000, Firing order 1-2-4-3, Starter volts 6, Oil capacity 5 qts (4.7 L), Coolant capacity 15 qts (14.2 L)

Capacity

Fuel:11 gal (41.6 L)
Hydraulic system:8 gal (30.3 L)

Variants

541:offset
641:utility
741:row-crop
541-4:offset high-clearance

Electrical

Ground:positive (6V), negative (12V)
Battery volts:6 (gas/LP), 12 (diesel)

Hydraulics

Type:open center
Capacity:8 gal (30.3 L)

Mechanical

Drive:Two-wheel drive
Brakes:Mechanical expanding shoe brakes
Steering:manual
Operator station:Open operator station

Production

Type:Row-Crop tractor
Series:501 Workmaster Series
Description:The Ford 541 was a cultivating tractor with an offset chassis to improve visibility of the rows below the tractor. The engine and driveline were offset to the driver's left.
Years produced:1958 - 1962
Manufactured in:Highland Park, Michigan, USA

Transmission

Type:gear
Gears:4 forward and 1 reverse

Tractor hitch

Rear Type:I

Dimensions & Tires

Width:55.6 inches (141 cm) Minimum at 40-inch tread
Length:140.5 inches (356 cm)
Wheelbase:89 inches (226 cm)
Rear tread:40/44/48/52/56/60/64/68 inches (101/111/121/132/142/152/162/172 cm)
Front tread:40 to 78 inches (101 to 198 cm)
Optional tires 541:Front: 5.50-16, Rear: 11-28
Standard tires 541:Front: 5.50-16, Rear: 10-28
Shipping weight 541:3513 lbs (1593 kg)
Ground clearance 541:19.44 inches (49 cm)
Optional tires 541-4:Front: 5.50-16, Rear: 12-38
Standard tires 541-4:Front: 5.50-16, Rear: 10-38
Shipping weight 541-4:3664 lbs (1661 kg)
Ground clearance 541-4:25.06 inches (63 cm)

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Model:2000 Offset