Ford
Ford 541
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.
Power37 hp[P]
Founded1958 - 1962
Model541
Technical Specifications
Detailed specifications and technical data for Ford 541
Power
| PTO (claimed) | 34 hp (25.4 kW) |
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| 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 |
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| 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) |
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| Hydraulic system | 8 gal (30.3 L) |
Variants
| 541 | offset |
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| 641 | utility |
| 741 | row-crop |
| 541-4 | offset high-clearance |
Electrical
| Ground | positive (6V), negative (12V) |
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| Battery volts | 6 (gas/LP), 12 (diesel) |
Hydraulics
| Type | open center |
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| Capacity | 8 gal (30.3 L) |
Mechanical
| Drive | Two-wheel drive |
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| Brakes | Mechanical expanding shoe brakes |
| Steering | manual |
| Operator station | Open operator station |
Production
| Type | Row-Crop tractor |
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| 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 |
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| Gears | 4 forward and 1 reverse |
Tractor hitch
| Rear Type | I |
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Dimensions & Tires
| Width | 55.6 inches (141 cm) Minimum at 40-inch tread |
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| 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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