| Production |
| Manufacturer: | Ford
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| Type: | Row-Crop tractor
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| Factory: | Highland Park, Michigan, USA
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| Original price: | $2,671 (1954 )
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| Variants |
| 640: | utility chassis
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| Ford 740 Power |
| Belt (claimed): | 30 hp
22.4 kW
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| Plows: | 2 (14-inch)
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| Drawbar (tested): | 28.32 hp
21.1 kW
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| Belt (tested): | 31.62 hp
23.6 kW
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| Mechanical |
| Chassis: | 4x2 2WD
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| Brakes: | differential mechanical internal expanding shoe
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| Cab: | Open operator station.
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| Transmission: | 4-speed unsynchronized gear
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| Photos |
| | Ford 740 photos... |
| Capacity |
| Hydraulic system: | 2.25 gal
8.5 L
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| Hydraulics |
| Capacity: | 2.25 gal
8.5 L
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| Tractor hitch |
| Rear Type: | I
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| Rear lift: | 1,250 lbs
567 kg
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| Power Take-off (PTO) |
| Rear PTO: | transmission (non-live)
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| Rear RPM: | 540
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| Dimensions & Tires |
| Wheelbase: | 85.3 inches
216 cm
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| Weight: | 3079 to 3390 pounds
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| Front tire: | 6x16
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| Rear tire: | 11x28
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| Full dimensions and tires ... |
| 740 Serial Numbers |
| Location: | On the left-hand side of the transmission housing behind the starter.
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photo of 740 serial number
| | 1954: | 1
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| 1955: | 10615
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| 1956: | 77271
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| 1957: | 116368
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how to read serial numbers...
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| Belt Pulley |
| Diameter: | 9 inches
22 cm
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| Width: | 6.5 inches
16 cm
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| RPM: | 1,366
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| Speed: | 3,218 ft/min
980.85 meters/min
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| Electrical |
| Ground: | positive
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| Charging system: | generator
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| Charging amps: | 20
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| Battery volts: | 6
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