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Ford 740

Ford 740 tractor
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The Ford 740 is a row-crop tractor produced by Ford from 1954 to 1957 as part of the 700 Series. It was built in Highland Park, Michigan, USA. The tractor features a Ford 2.2L 4-cylinder gasoline or LP gas engine, producing an estimated 33.3 hp. It has a 4-speed unsynchronized transmission with a dry plate clutch and two-wheel drive. The 740 offers a rear PTO with a 540 rpm non-live transmission type and a rear hitch type I with a lift capacity of 1,250 lbs. It has a wheelbase of 85.3 inches and weighs between 3,079 and 3,390 lbs depending on configuration. The tractor is equipped with 6x16 front tires and 11x28 rear tires. The Ford 740 was originally priced at $2,671 in 1954 and is known for its open operator station and mechanical internal expanding shoe brakes.
Ford 740Ford 700 Seriesrow-crop tractortractor specificationsFord tractor2.2L engine4-speed transmission
Power33 hp[B]
Founded1954 - 1957
Model740

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Ford 740

Power

Plows:2 (14-inch)
Belt (tested):31.62 hp (23.6 kW)
Belt (claimed):30 hp (22.4 kW)
Drawbar (tested):28.32 hp (21.1 kW)

Engine

Emissions:Tier 0
Rated RPM:2200
Sparkplug:14MM
Air cleaner:oil bath
Bore/Stroke:3.44x3.60 inches (87 x 91 mm)
Compression:6.6:1
Displacement:134 ci (2.2 L)
Firing order:1-2-4-3
Oil capacity:5 qts (4.7 L)
Starter volts:6
Engine options:Ford 2.2L 4-cyl gasoline, Ford 2.2L 4-cyl LP gas
Coolant capacity:15 qts (14.2 L)
Sparkplug gap max:0.028 inches (0.711 mm)
Sparkplug gap min:0.025 inches (0.635 mm)
Oil change interval:100 h
Engine detail LP gas:Ford EAE Red Tiger, LP gas, 4-cylinder 8-valve, liquid-cooled vertical inline
Engine detail gasoline:Ford EAE Red Tiger, gasoline, 4-cylinder 8-valve, liquid-cooled vertical inline
Sparkplug gap max LP gas:0.031 inches (0.787 mm)
Sparkplug gap min LP gas:0.028 inches (0.711 mm)

Electrical

Ground:positive
Battery volts:6
Charging amps:20
Charging system:generator

Hydraulics

Hydraulic system capacity:2.25 gal (8.5 L)

Mechanical

Drive:Two-wheel drive
Brakes:Differential mechanical internal expanding shoe brakes
Operator station:Open operator station

Production

Type:Row-Crop tractor
Series:700 Series
Built in:Highland Park, Michigan, USA
Manufacturer:Ford
Original price:$2,671 in 1954
Years produced:1954 - 1957

Belt Pulley

RPM:1,366
Speed:3,218 ft/min (980.85 meters/min)
Width:6.5 inches (16 cm)
Diameter:9 inches (22 cm)

Transmission

Type:unsynchronized gear
Gears:4 forward and 1 reverse
Clutch:dry plate
Transmission:Ford

Tractor hitch

Rear Type:I
Rear lift capacity:1,250 lbs (567 kg)

Dimensions & Tires

Height:65.07 inches (165 cm)
Length:132.1 inches (335 cm)
Rear tire:11x28
Wheelbase:85.3 inches (216 cm)
Front tire:6x16
Rear tread:56 to 80 inches (142 to 203 cm)
Front tread:8.3 to 16.3 inches (21 to 41 cm)
Weight shipping:3,079 lbs (1396 kg)
Ground clearance:27.25 inches (69 cm)
Weight ballasted:4,487 lbs (2035 kg)
Weight operating:3,390 lbs (1537 kg)

Power Take-off (PTO)

Rear PTO:transmission (non-live)
Rear PTO Type:540

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