Ford

740

Horsepower
33hp
Production
1954–1957
Category
farm

Overview

Production

Original Price$2,671 (1954)
Tractor Typerow-crop
Series700 Series
Manufacture LocationHighland Park, Michigan, USA

Mechanical

Drive Typetwo-wheel drive
Brakesdifferential mechanical internal expanding shoe

Hydraulics

Hydraulic System Capacity2.25 gal (8.5 L)

PTO & Hitch

Rear Hitch TypeI
Rear Lift1,250 lbs (567 kg)

Other

Plows2
Engine Options2.2L 4-cyl gasoline, 2.2L 4-cyl LP gas
Operator Stationopen operator station

Engine

EngineFord EAE Red Tiger
Fuel Typegasoline
Cylinders4-cylinder 8-valve
Coolingliquid-cooled vertical 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 vertical 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 vertical 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

Length132.1 in (335 cm)
Height65.07 in (165 cm)
Wheelbase85.3 in (216 cm)
Ground Clearance27.25 in (69 cm)
Front Tread8.3 in (21 cm)
Front Tread Range8.3 to 16.3 inches 21 to 41 cm
Rear Tread56 in (142 cm)
Rear Tread Range56 to 80 inches 142 to 203 cm
Operating Weight3,390 lbs (1,537 kg)
Shipping Weight3,079 lbs (1,396 kg)
Tires Ag Front6x16
Tires Ag Rear11x28
Ballasted Weight4,487 lbs (2,035 kg)

Transmission

Transmission Typeunsynchronized gear
Gears4 forward and 1 reverse
Clutchdry plate

Test Results

Test ReferenceNebraska Tractor Test 570
Test Number570
Test DateNovember 7 - 15, 1955
Fuel TypeGasoline
Drawbar Max Power28.32 hp (21.1 kW)
Drawbar Max Pull3,117 lbs (1,413 kg)
Belt Power Max31.62 hp (23.6 kW)
Belt Fuel Use Max3 gal/hr (11.4 L/hr)
Test LinkNebraska Tractor Test 570 file
Pull Test Gear1
Power Test Gear2
Transmission Type4-speed