ford 641
 | 1957 - 1962
601 Workmaster SeriesUtility tractor | 1957 - 1962 | 601 Workmaster Series | Utility tractor |
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1957 - 1962 | ||||
601 Workmaster Series | ||||
Utility tractor | ||||
1957 - 1962 | |
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601 Workmaster Series | |
Utility tractor |
Production | |
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Manufacturer | Ford |
Utility tractor | |
Built in Highland Park, Michigan, USA | |
Original price was $3,096 in 1961 | |
An orchard variant was also available, with a model number of 641-21. | |
Variants | |
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611 | Select-O-Speed, no PTO |
621 | Four-speed, no PTO or 3-point |
631 | Four-speed, no PTO |
641 | Four-speed |
651 | Five-speed |
661 | Five-speed, live PTO |
671 | Select-O-Speed |
681 | Select-O-Speed, dual-speed PTO |
Ford 641 Engines | |
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Ford 2.2L 4-cyl gasoline | |
Ford 2.4L 4-cyl diesel | |
Ford 2.2L 4-cyl LP gas | |
Engine details ...  |
Ford 641 Transmissions | |
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4-speed unsynchronized gear | |
12-speed unsynchronized gear | |
Transmission details ...  |
Ford 641 Power | |
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Engine (gross) | 48.4 hp
36.1 kW |
Belt (claimed) | 32 hp
23.9 kW |
Plows | 2 (14-inch) |
Drawbar (tested) | 29.82 hp
22.2 kW |
PTO (tested) | 31.78 hp
23.7 kW |
Belt (tested) | 33.65 hp
25.1 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 641 photos...  |
Capacity | |
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Fuel | 13 gal
49.2 L |
Hydraulic system | 2 gal
7.6 L |
Rear axle | 8 qts
7.6 L |
Hydraulics | |
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Type | open center |
Capacity | 2 gal
7.6 L |
Total flow | 4 gpm
15.1 lpm |
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 |
Rear PTO Type | 540 (1.375) |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Weight | 3291 lbs
1492 kg |
Front tire | 5.50-16 |
Rear tire | 11-28 |
Full dimensions and tires ...  | |
Ford 641 attachments | |
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front-end loader | |
Attachment details ...  |
641 Serial Number Location | |
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Transmission case, top left, behind the starter. |
641 Serial Numbers | |
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1957 | 1001 |
1958 | 11977 |
1959 | 58312 |
1960 | 105943 |
1961 | 131427 |
1962 | 155531 |
FAQ: How to read a serial number table. | |
Electrical | |
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Ground | positive (6V) |
| negative (12V) |
Charging system | generator |
Charging amps | 20 |
Battery volts | 6 (gas/lp) |
| 12 (diesel) |
Battery AH | 80 (6V) |
| 135 (12V) |
References | |
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Tractors For Industrial Use published in 1958, by Ford | |
1955-1960 Tractor Shop Manual (SE-8175) published in 1961 | |
Power Up with Ford published in 1957 | |
Diesel Tractors published in 1959, by Ford | |
New Ford 601 Series Workmaster Tractors published in 1957 | |
New Ford Workmaster Tractors published in 1957 |