Ford
540A
Horsepower
55hp
Production
1981–1984
Category
farm
Overview
Production
| Engine | Ford 3.3L 3-cyl diesel |
|---|---|
| Tractor Type | industrial |
Mechanical
| Drive Type | two-wheel drive |
|---|---|
| Steering | hydrostatic power |
| Brakes | differential mechanical wet disc |
| Rops Type | two-post |
| Differential Lock | optional |
Hydraulics
| Hydraulic Type | open center |
|---|---|
| Hydraulic Pump Flow | 5.6 gpm (21.2 lpm) |
| Hydraulic Pressure | 2,500 psi (172.4 bar) |
| Hydraulic Steering Flow | 5.5 gpm (20.8 lpm) |
| Hydraulic System Capacity | 8.5 gal (32.2 L) |
PTO & Hitch
| Rear Hitch Type | I |
|---|---|
| Rear Lift | 3,080 lbs (1,397 kg) |
Fuel Capacity
| Fuel Capacity Rops | 16 gal (60.6 L) |
|---|
Other
| Rops Canopy Optional | four-post ROPS canopy optional; high-clearance four-post with backhoe |
|---|---|
| Steering Capacity | 4.6 qts (4.4 L) |
| Hydraulic Capacity Loader | 11 gal (41.6 L) |
| Hydraulic Capacity Backhoe | 18 gal (68.1 L) |
| Hydraulic Capacity Independent PTO | 12.1 gal (45.8 L) |
| Hydraulic Pump Flow Loader Backhoe | 22.5 gpm (85.2 lpm) |
| Hydraulic Pump Flow Independent PTO | 8 gpm (30.3 lpm) |
Engine
| Fuel Type | diesel |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 3-cylinder |
| Cooling | liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 201 ci (3.3 L) |
| Bore | 4.4 in (112 mm) |
| Bore Stroke | 4.4x4.4 in (112 x 112 mm) |
| Stroke | 4.4 in (112 mm) |
| Compression Ratio | 16.3 |
| Power Gross | 59 hp (44 kW) |
| Power | 55 hp (41 kW) |
| Torque | 1,200 RPM |
| Torque | 157 lb-ft (212.9 Nm) |
| Air Cleaner | dry |
| Starter Volts | 12 |
| Starter Type | electric |
| Oil Capacity | 7 qts (6.6 L) |
| Coolant Capacity | 11 qts (10.4 L) |
| Rated | 2,200 RPM |
Dimensions
| Length | 277 in (703 cm) |
|---|---|
| Width | 85 in (215 cm) |
| Height Hood | 52.6 in (133 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) |
| Operating Weight | 11,500 lbs (5,226 kg) |
| Tires Ag Front | 7.50-16, 11.00L-16 |
| Tires Ag Rear | 16.9-24, 14.9-24 |
| Max Rear Axle | 11,500 lbs (5,216 kg) |
| Max Front Axle | 9,000 lbs (4,082 kg) |
| Configuration Variant | loader backhoe |
Transmission
| Transmission Type | Manual-reversing |
|---|---|
| Gears | 6 forward and 4 reverse |
| Oil Capacity | 12.7 qts (12 L) |
Available Attachments
Front-end loaderBackhoe
| Reach | 199 in (505 cm) |
|---|---|
| Backhoe Model | Ford 765 12ft Backhoe |
| Digging Depth | 151 in (383 cm) |
| Loading Height | 124 in (314 cm) |
| Backhoe Bucket Force | 8,800 lbs (3,991 kg) |
| Backhoe Bucket Width | 12 in (30 cm) |
| Backhoe Dipperstick Force | 5,110 lbs (2,317 kg) |
| Two Foot Flat Digging Depth | 149 in (378 cm) |
| Eight Foot Flat Digging Depth | 131 in (332 cm) |