ford 640
 | 1954 - 1957
600 SeriesUtility tractor | 1954 - 1957 | 600 Series | Utility tractor |
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1954 - 1957 | ||||
600 Series | ||||
Utility tractor | ||||
1954 - 1957 | |
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600 Series | |
Utility tractor |
Production | |
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Manufacturer | Ford |
Utility tractor | |
Built in Highland Park, Michigan, USA | |
Original price was $2,056 in 1957 | |
Variants | |
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740 | row-crop |
620 | no PTO, hydraulics, or 3-point hitch |
630 | no PTO |
640 | four-speed |
650 | five-speed |
660 | five-speed, live PTO |
Ford 640 Engines | |
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Ford 2.2L 4-cyl gasoline | |
Ford 2.2L 4-cyl LP gas | |
Engine details ...  |
Ford 640 Transmission | |
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4-speed unsynchronized gear | |
Transmission details ...  |
Ford 640 Power | |
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Belt (claimed) | 30 hp
22.4 kW |
Plows | 2 (14-inch) |
Drawbar (tested) | 28.59 hp
21.3 kW |
Belt (tested) | 31.01 hp
23.1 kW |
Performance test details ...  | |
Mechanical | |
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Two-wheel drive | |
Steering | manual |
| power assist optional |
Differential mechanical expanding shoe brakes | |
Open operator station. | |
Photos | |
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Ford 640 photos...  |
Capacity | |
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Fuel | 11 gal
41.6 L |
Hydraulic system | 2.25 gal
8.5 L |
Hydraulics | |
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Type | open center |
Capacity | 2.25 gal
8.5 L |
Pressure | 2000 psi
137.9 bar |
Pump flow | 4.8 gpm
18.2 lpm |
Steering flow | 6.5 gpm
24.6 lpm |
Steering press. | 100 psi
6.9 bar |
Tractor hitch | |
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Rear Type | I |
Control | position and draft control |
Rear lift | 1250 lbs
567 kg |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Rear PTO | transmission (non-live) |
Rear PTO Type | 540 (1.125) |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Wheelbase | 75.2 inches
191 cm |
Weight | 3031 lbs
1374 kg |
Front tire | 5.50-16 |
Rear tire | 11-28 |
Full dimensions and tires ...  | |
640 Serial Number Location | |
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On the left-hand side of the transmission housing behind the starter. |
640 Serial Numbers | |
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1954 | 1 |
1955 | 10615 |
1956 | 77271 |
1957 | 116368 |
FAQ: How to read a serial number table. | |
Belt Pulley | |
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Diameter | 9 inches
22 cm |
Width | 6.5 inches
16 cm |
RPM | 1,366 |
Speed | 3218 ft/min
980.85 meters/min |
Electrical | |
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Ground | positive |
Charging system | generator |
Charging amps | 20 |
Battery volts | 6 |
References | |
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Owner's Manual Series 600 and 800 (SE6085) published in 1956 | |
Accessories and special items for your Ford tracotr published in 1958 | |
1955-1960 Tractor Shop Manual (SE-8175) published in 1961 | |
New 600 Model Ford Tractor published in 1954 |