Ford

540

Horsepower
59hp
Production
1979–1981
Category
farm

Overview

Production

EngineFord 3.3L 3-cyl diesel
Tractor Typeindustrial

Mechanical

Drive Typetwo-wheel drive
Steeringpower
Brakesmechanical wet disc
Rops Typetwo- and four-post available
Final Drivesinboard planetary

Hydraulics

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

PTO & Hitch

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

Fuel Capacity

Fuel Capacity Rops16 gal (60.6 L)

Other

Operator Stationopen operator station
Loader Pump Flow21 gpm (79.5 lpm)
Steering Capacity1.15 qts (1.1 L)
Hydraulic Capacity With PTO12 gal (45.4 L)
Hydraulic Pump Flow Optional Gear Pump8.3 gpm (31.4 lpm)

Engine

EngineFord 3.3L 3-cyl diesel
Fuel Typediesel
Cylinders3-cylinder
Coolingliquid-cooled
Displacement201 ci (3.3 L)
Bore4.4 in (112 mm)
Bore Stroke4.4x4.4 in (112 x 112 mm)
Stroke4.4 in (112 mm)
Compression Ratio16.3
Power Gross59.5 hp (44.4 kW)
Power Net55 hp (41 kW)
Torque1,200 RPM
Torque157 lb-ft (212.9 Nm)
Starter Volts12
Starter Typeelectric
Oil Capacity7 qts (6.6 L)
Coolant Capacity11 qts (10.4 L)
Firing Order1-2-3
Intake Valve Clearance0.02 in (0.38 mm)
Exhaust Valve Clearance0.02 in (0.46 mm)
Idle600-2475 RPM
Rated2,200 RPM

Option 1

EngineFord 3.3L 3-cyl diesel
Coolingliquid-cooled
Idle600-2475 RPM
Cylinders3-cylinder
Fuel Typediesel
Rated2,200 RPM
Torque1,200 RPM
Bore4.4 in (112 mm)
Firing Order1-2-3
ManufacturerFord
Power Net55 hp (41 kW)
Starter Typeelectric
Torque157 lb-ft (212.9 Nm)
Starter Volts12
Stroke4.4 in (112 mm)
Power Gross59.5 hp (44.4 kW)
Displacement201 ci (3.3 L)
Oil Capacity7 qts (6.6 L)
Compression Ratio16.3
Bore Stroke4.4x4.4 in (112 x 112 mm)
Coolant Capacity11 qts (10.4 L)
Intake Valve Clearance0.02 in (0.38 mm)
Exhaust Valve Clearance0.02 in (0.46 mm)

Option 2

EngineFord 3.3L 3-cyl gasoline
Coolingliquid-cooled
Idle600-2495 RPM
Cylinders3-cylinder
Fuel Typegasoline
Rated2,200 RPM
Bore4.4 in (112 mm)
Firing Order1-2-3
ManufacturerFord
Starter Typeelectric
Starter Volts12
Stroke4.4 in (112 mm)
Displacement201 ci (3.3 L)
Oil Capacity7 qts (6.6 L)
Compression Ratio7.75
Bore Stroke4.4x4.4 in (112 x 112 mm)
Coolant Capacity11 qts (10.4 L)
Intake Valve Clearance0.02 in (0.38 mm)
Exhaust Valve Clearance0.02 in (0.46 mm)

Dimensions

Length122 in (309 cm)
Width66 in (167 cm)
Height58.4 in (148 cm)
Height Hood52.6 in (133 cm)
Height Rops87 in (220 cm)
Height Exhaust81.3 in (206 cm)
Wheelbase81.8 in (207 cm)
Clearance Front Axle17.5 in (44 cm)
Clearance Rear Axle14.4 in (36 cm)
Front Tread54 in (137 cm)
Rear Tread56 in (142 cm)
Rear Tread Range56 to 76 inches 142 to 193 cm
Weight4,510 lbs (2,045 kg)
Max Rear Axle9,000 lbs (4,082 kg)
Max Front Axle7,000 lbs (3,175 kg)
Tires Industrial Rear14.9x24
Tires Industrial Front7.50x16

ROPS height note indicates two-post (87 inches 220 cm) and four-post (101.3 inches 257 cm) options

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 Attachments

Front-end loaderBackhoe
Reach199 in (505 cm)
Backhoe ModelFord 765 Backhoe
Swing Arc180 °
Digging Depth151 in (383 cm)
Loading Height124 in (314 cm)
Bucket Rotation167 °
Backhoe Bucket Force8,860 lbs (4,018 kg)
Backhoe Dipperstick Force5,110 lbs (2,317 kg)
Backhoe Transport Height131 in (332 cm)
Two Foot Flat Digging Depth149 in (378 cm)
Eight Foot Flat Digging Depth131 in (332 cm)