Ford

640

Horsepower
33hp
Production
1954–1957
Category
farm

Overview

Production

Original Price$2,056 (1957)
EngineFord 2.2L 4-cyl gasoline
Tractor Typeutility
Series600 Series
Manufacture LocationHighland Park, Michigan, USA

Mechanical

Drive Typetwo-wheel drive
Steeringmanual
Brakesmechanical expanding shoe

Hydraulics

Hydraulic Typeopen center
Hydraulic Pump Flow4.8 gpm (18.2 lpm)
Hydraulic Pressure2,000 psi (137.9 bar)
Hydraulic Steering Flow6.5 gpm (24.6 lpm)
Hydraulic System Capacity2.25 gal (8.5 L)

PTO & Hitch

Rear Hitch TypeI
Rear Lift1,250 lbs (567 kg)
Hitch Controlposition and draft control

Fuel Capacity

Fuel Capacity Rops11 gal (41.6 L)

Other

Plows2
Variant 620no PTO, hydraulics, or 3-point hitch
Variant 630no PTO
Variant 640four-speed
Variant 650five-speed
Variant 660five-speed, live PTO
Variant 740row-crop
Operator Stationopen operator station
Steering Optionalpower assist optional
Steering Pressure100 psi (6.9 bar)

Engine

EngineFord EAE Red Tiger
Fuel Typegasoline
Cylinders4-cylinder 8-valve
Coolingliquid-cooled inline
Displacement134 ci (2.2 L)
Bore3.44 in (87 mm)
Bore Stroke3.44x3.60 in (87 x 91 mm)
Stroke3.6 in (91 mm)
Compression Ratio6.6
Air Cleaneroil bath
Starter Volts6
Oil Capacity5 qts (4.7 L)
Oil Change Interval Hours100
Coolant Capacity15 qts (14.2 L)
Firing Order1-2-4-3
Sparkplug Type14MM
Sparkplug Gap0.03 in (0.64 mm)
EmissionsTier 0
Rated2,200 RPM

Option 1

EngineFord EAE Red Tiger
Coolingliquid-cooled inline
Cylinders4-cylinder 8-valve
EmissionsTier 0
Fuel Typegasoline
Rated2,200 RPM
Air Cleaneroil bath
Bore3.44 in (87 mm)
Firing Order1-2-4-3
ManufacturerFord
Starter Volts6
Stroke3.6 in (91 mm)
Sparkplug Type14MM
Displacement134 ci (2.2 L)
Oil Capacity5 qts (4.7 L)
Compression Ratio6.6
Bore Stroke3.44x3.60 in (87 x 91 mm)
Coolant Capacity15 qts (14.2 L)
Sparkplug Gap0.03 in (0.64 mm)
Oil Change Interval Hours100

Option 2

EngineFord EAE Red Tiger
Coolingliquid-cooled inline
Cylinders4-cylinder 8-valve
Fuel TypeLP gas
Rated2,200 RPM
Air Cleaneroil bath
Bore3.44 in (87 mm)
Firing Order1-2-4-3
ManufacturerFord
Stroke3.6 in (91 mm)
Sparkplug Type14MM
Displacement134 ci (2.2 L)
Compression Ratio6.6
Bore Stroke3.44x3.60 in (87 x 91 mm)
Sparkplug Gap0.03 in (0.71 mm)

Dimensions

Length121.4 in (308 cm)
Width64.75 in (164 cm)
Height58.7 in (149 cm)
Wheelbase75.2 in (191 cm)
Ground Clearance21 in (53 cm)
Front Tread52 in (132 cm)
Front Tread Range52 to 76 inches 132 to 193 cm
Rear Tread52 in (132 cm)
Rear Tread Range52 to 76 inches 132 to 193 cm
Weight3,031 lbs (1,374 kg)
Tires Ag Front5.50-16
Tires Ag Rear11-28
Ballasted Weight3,641 lbs (1,651 kg)

Transmission

Transmission Typeunsynchronized gear
Transmission ModelFord
Gears4 forward and 1 reverse
Clutchdry disc

Test Results

Test ReferenceNebraska Tractor Test 560
Test Number560
Test DateSeptember 19 - October 4, 1955
Fuel TypeGasoline
Drawbar Max Power28.59 hp (21.3 kW)
Drawbar Max Pull3,008 lbs (1,364 kg)
Belt Power Max31.01 hp (23.1 kW)
Belt Fuel Use Max2.9 gal/hr (11 L/hr)
Test LinkNebraska Tractor Test 560 file
Pull Test Gear1
Power Test Gear2
Transmission Type4-speed