Ford

540

Farm tractor · 1979–1981 · 59 hp

Ford540
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The Ford 540 is a farm tractor manufactured from 1979 to 1981. It features a Ford 3.3L 3-cyl diesel engine, and two- and four-post available steering. The transmission is a manual reversing type with 6 forward and 4 reverse.

Engine

EngineFord 3.3L 3-cyl diesel
Fuel Typediesel
Cylinders3
Coolingliquid-cooled
Displacement201 ci (3.3 L)
Bore4.4 in (112 mm)
Stroke4.4 in (112 mm)
Compression Ratio16.3
Power Gross59.5 hp (44.4 kW)
Power Net55 hp (41 kW)
Torque Peak157 lb-ft (212.9 Nm)
Torque Peak1,200 RPM
Starter Volts12
Starter Typeelectric
Oil Capacity7 qts (6.6 L)
Coolant Capacity11 qts (10.4 L)
ManufacturerFord
Rated2,200 RPM
Idle600-2475 RPM
Firing Order1-2-3

Transmission

Transmission Typemanual reversing
Gears6 forward and 4 reverse
Transmission DescriptionThree gears, plus two reverse gears, in high and low ranges. Tractor must be stopped, and clutch used, to shift gear or range.
Clutchdry disc
Oil Capacity12.7 qts (12 L)
Available Options6-speed manual reversing, 8-speed gear, 4-speed power reversing

Hydraulics

Typeopen center
Pump Flow5.6 gpm (21.2 lpm)
Pressure2,500 psi (172.4 bar)
Steering Flow2.74 gpm (10.4 lpm)
System Capacity8.5 gal (32.2 L)

Hitch

Rear TypeII/I
Rear Lift3,080 lbs (1,397 kg)

Dimensions

Length122 in (309 cm)
Width66 in (167 cm)
Height58.4 in (148 cm)
Height Rops87 in (220 cm)
Wheelbase81.8 in (207 cm)
Front Tread54 in (137 cm)
Rear Tread56 in (142 cm)

Weight

Weight4,510 lbs (2,045 kg)

Tires & Tracks

Front Industrial7.50x16
Rear Industrial14.9x24

Fuel

Capacity16 gal (60.6 L)

Steering

Typetwo- and four-post available

Attachments

Front-end loaderBackhoe
Digging Depth151 in (383 cm)
Backhoe ModelFord 765 Backhoe