Ford
540B
Farm tractor · 1984–1988 · 60 hp
Ford540B
The Ford 540B is a farm tractor manufactured from 1984 to 1988. It features a 60 hp engine, and two-post steering. The transmission is a Manual-shift type with 8 forward and 2 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 | 63 hp (47 kW) |
| Power Net | 60 hp (44.7 kW) |
| Power Rated | 60 hp (44.7 kW) |
| Power PTO | 52 hp (38.8 kW) |
| Torque Peak | 168.5 lb-ft (228.5 Nm) |
| Torque Peak | 1,400 RPM |
| Air Cleaner | dry |
| Starter Volts | 12 |
| Oil Capacity | 7 qts (6.6 L) |
| Coolant Capacity | 11 qts (10.4 L) |
| Manufacturer | Ford |
| Rated | 2,200 RPM |
Transmission
| Transmission Type | Manual-shift |
|---|---|
| Gears | 8 forward and 2 reverse |
| Transmission Description | Four speeds, plus reverse, with two ranges. |
| Oil Capacity | 13 qts (12.3 L) |
| Available Options | 8-speed, 6-speed, 4-speed |
Hydraulics
| Type | open center |
|---|---|
| Pressure | 2,500 psi (172.4 bar) |
| Total Flow | 5.6 gpm (21.2 lpm) |
| Steering Flow | 5.9 gpm (22.3 lpm) |
| System Capacity | 8.5 gal (32.2 L) |
Hitch
| Rear Type | I |
|---|---|
| Rear Lift | 3,080 lbs (1,397 kg) |
Dimensions
| Length | 122 in (309 cm) |
|---|---|
| Width | 67.6 in (171 cm) |
| Height Rops | 87 in (220 cm) |
| Wheelbase | 81 in (205 cm) |
| Ground Clearance | 14 in (35 cm) |
| Front Tread | 55.1 in (139 cm) |
| Rear Tread | 61 in (154 cm) |
Weight
| Operating | 4,775 lbs (2,165 kg) |
|---|
Tires & Tracks
| Front Ag | 7.50-16 |
|---|---|
| Rear Ag | 16.9-24 |
| Front Industrial | 7.50-16, 11.00L-16 |
| Rear Industrial | 14.9-24, 16.9-24 |
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 Backhoe |
Compatible Implements
| Model | Type | Width | Min HP |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bush Hog BH114 | Rotary Cutters | 44" | 15 hp |
| Land Pride RCR1242 | Rotary Cutters | 42" | 18 hp |
| BEFCO BRC-142 | Rotary Cutters | 42" | 20 hp |
| BEFCO BRC-242 | Rotary Cutters | 42" | 20 hp |
| Land Pride RCR1548 | Rotary Cutters | 48" | 20 hp |
| Land Pride RCR1248 | Rotary Cutters | 48" | 20 hp |
| Land Pride RCF2072 | Rotary Cutters | 72" | 20 hp |
| Land Pride RCR1260 | Rotary Cutters | 60" | 20 hp |
| Land Pride RCR1860 | Rotary Cutters | 60" | 20 hp |
| Land Pride RCR1872 | Rotary Cutters | 72" | 20 hp |
| Land Pride RCF2060 | Rotary Cutters | 60" | 20 hp |
| Bush Hog BH115 | Rotary Cutters | 56" | 20 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 |
| BEFCO BRC-248 | Rotary Cutters | 48" | 25 hp |
| BEFCO BRC-148 | Rotary Cutters | 48" | 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 BRC-172 | Rotary Cutters | 72" | 35 hp |
| Land Pride RCD1884 | Rotary Cutters | 84" | 35 hp |
| Land Pride RCF2772 | Rotary Cutters | 72" | 35 hp |
| Land Pride RCF2760 | Rotary Cutters | 60" | 35 hp |
| Bush Hog BH310-2 | Rotary Cutters | 60" | 35 hp |
| BEFCO BRC-272 | Rotary Cutters | 72" | 35 hp |
| BEFCO RMD-360 | Rotary Cutters | 60" | 35 hp |
| BEFCO RMD-372 | Rotary Cutters | 72" | 40 hp |
| Land Pride RCF2696 | Rotary Cutters | 96" | 40 hp |
| Land Pride RCR1884 | Rotary Cutters | 84" | 45 hp |
| Land Pride RCF2084 | Rotary Cutters | 84" | 45 hp |
| Bush Hog BH310 variant 2 | Rotary Cutters | 72" | 45 hp |
| BEFCO RHD-472 | Rotary Cutters | 72" | 50 hp |
| Bush Hog BH210-3 variant 3 | Rotary Cutters | 84" | 50 hp |
Confirmed compatible on PTO HP and 3-point hitch category. Verify with your dealer before purchasing.