Ford
540A
Farm tractor · 1981–1984 · 55 hp
Ford540A
The Ford 540A is a farm tractor manufactured from 1981 to 1984. It features a 55 hp engine, and two-post steering. The transmission is a Manual-reversing type with 6 forward and 4 reverse.
Engine
| Fuel Type | diesel |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 3 |
| Cooling | liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 201 ci (3.3 L) |
| Bore | 4.4 in (112 mm) |
| Stroke | 4.4 in (112 mm) |
| Compression Ratio | 16.3 |
| Power Gross | 59 hp (44 kW) |
| Power Net | 55 hp (41 kW) |
| Power Rated | 55 hp (41 kW) |
| Power PTO | 52 hp (38.8 kW) |
| Torque Peak | 157 lb-ft (212.9 Nm) |
| Torque Peak | 1,200 RPM |
| Air Cleaner | dry |
| Starter Volts | 12 |
| Starter Type | electric |
| Oil Capacity | 7 qts (6.6 L) |
| Coolant Capacity | 11 qts (10.4 L) |
| Manufacturer | Ford |
| Rated | 2,200 RPM |
Transmission
| Transmission Type | Manual-reversing |
|---|---|
| Gears | 6 forward and 4 reverse |
| Oil Capacity | 12.7 qts (12 L) |
| Available Options | 6-speed, 8-speed, 4-speed torque converter |
Hydraulics
| Type | open center |
|---|---|
| Pump Flow | 5.6 gpm (21.2 lpm) |
| Pressure | 2,500 psi (172.4 bar) |
| Steering Flow | 5.5 gpm (20.8 lpm) |
| System Capacity | 8.5 gal (32.2 L) |
Hitch
| Rear Type | I |
|---|---|
| Rear Lift | 3,080 lbs (1,397 kg) |
Dimensions
| Length | 277 in (703 cm) |
|---|---|
| Width | 85 in (215 cm) |
| Height Rops | 87 in (220 cm) |
| Wheelbase | 81 in (205 cm) |
| Ground Clearance | 13 in (33 cm) |
| Front Tread | 55 in (139 cm) |
| Rear Tread | 61 in (154 cm) |
Weight
| Operating | 11,500 lbs (5,226 kg) |
|---|
Tires & Tracks
| Front Ag | 7.50-16, 11.00L-16 |
|---|---|
| Rear Ag | 16.9-24, 14.9-24 |
Fuel
| Capacity | 16 gal (60.6 L) |
|---|
Steering
| Type | two-post |
|---|
Attachments
Front-end loaderBackhoe
| Digging Depth | 151 in (383 cm) |
|---|---|
| Backhoe Model | Ford 765 12ft Backhoe |
Compatible Implements
Rotary Cutters
| Model | Type | Width | Min HP |
|---|---|---|---|
| BEFCO BRC-248 | Rotary Cutters | 48" | 25 hp |
| BEFCO BRC-148 | Rotary Cutters | 48" | 25 hp |
| Bush Hog BH116 | Rotary Cutters | 68" | 25 hp |
| Bush Hog BH210-3 | Rotary Cutters | 60" | 25 hp |
| Land Pride RCR1272 | Rotary Cutters | 72" | 25 hp |
| Bush Hog BH210-3 variant 2 | Rotary Cutters | 72" | 30 hp |
| BEFCO BRC-260 | Rotary Cutters | 60" | 30 hp |
| BEFCO BRC-160 | Rotary Cutters | 60" | 30 hp |
| BEFCO RMD-360 | Rotary Cutters | 60" | 35 hp |
| BEFCO BRC-172 | Rotary Cutters | 72" | 35 hp |
| BEFCO BRC-272 | Rotary Cutters | 72" | 35 hp |
| Land Pride RCF2760 | Rotary Cutters | 60" | 35 hp |
| Land Pride RCF2772 | Rotary Cutters | 72" | 35 hp |
| Land Pride RCD1884 | Rotary Cutters | 84" | 35 hp |
| Bush Hog BH310-2 | Rotary Cutters | 60" | 35 hp |
| BEFCO RMD-372 | Rotary Cutters | 72" | 40 hp |
| Land Pride RCF2696 | Rotary Cutters | 96" | 40 hp |
| Bush Hog BH310 variant 2 | Rotary Cutters | 72" | 45 hp |
| Land Pride RCR1884 | Rotary Cutters | 84" | 45 hp |
| Land Pride RCF2084 | Rotary Cutters | 84" | 45 hp |
| Land Pride RCF3696 - 3PT | Rotary Cutters | 96" | 50 hp |
| Bush Hog BH210-3 variant 3 | Rotary Cutters | 84" | 50 hp |
| Land Pride RCF3096 - 3PT | Rotary Cutters | 96" | 50 hp |
| Land Pride RCR2596 - 3 PT | Rotary Cutters | 96" | 50 hp |
| Land Pride RCFM3696 - 3PT | Rotary Cutters | 96" | 50 hp |
| BEFCO RHD-472 | Rotary Cutters | 72" | 50 hp |
Box Blades
| Model | Type | Width | Min HP |
|---|---|---|---|
| Land Pride BB3578 | Box Blades | 78" | 45 hp |
| Land Pride BB3584 | Box Blades | 84" | 45 hp |
| Land Pride BB3596 | Box Blades | 96" | 45 hp |
Checked: 3-point hitch category, PTO horsepower. Not checked: PTO speed (540/1000), hydraulic flow, 3-point lift capacity, rear remotes, ballast.
These implements meet this tractor's hitch and PTO-HP requirements — this is not a full compatibility guarantee. Confirm the remaining specs with your dealer before purchasing.