ferguson f 40
![]() | 1956 - 1957
Utility tractor | 1956 - 1957 | Utility tractor |
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1956 - 1957 | |||
Utility tractor | |||
1956 - 1957 | |
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Utility tractor |
Production | |
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Manufacturer | Ferguson |
Utility tractor | |
Built in Detroit, Michigan, USA | |
The Ferguson F-40 is the same as the Massey Harris 50. The tractor was introduced during the dual line policy when the Massey-Harris-Ferguson company maintained separate Ferguson and Massey-Harris tractor lines. The F-40 was available as utility (S), single (T) or two-wheel (R) row-crop, and high-clearance (C) configurations. | |
Variants | |
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50 | similar Massey-Harris model |
Ferguson F-40 Engine | |
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Continental 2.2L 4-cyl gasoline | |
Engine details ... |
Ferguson F-40 Transmission | |
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6-speed unsynchronized gear | |
Transmission details ... |
Ferguson F-40 Power | |
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Drawbar (claimed) | 31 hp
23.1 kW |
Belt (claimed) | 33 hp
24.6 kW |
Plows | 3 |
Drawbar (tested) | 30.84 hp
23.0 kW |
Belt (tested) | 32.80 hp
24.5 kW |
Performance test details ... | |
Mechanical | |
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Two-wheel drive | |
Steering | manual |
Steering | power OptOptional |
Differential mechanical shoe brakes | |
Open operator station. | |
Photos | |
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Ferguson F-40 photos... |
Capacity | |
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Fuel | 17 gal
64.3 L |
Hydraulic system | 8 gal
30.3 L |
Steering | 1.6 qts
1.5 L |
Hydraulics | |
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Type | open center |
Capacity | 8 gal
30.3 L |
Pressure | 1900 psi
131.0 bar |
Steering flow | 4 gpm
15.1 lpm |
Steering cap. | 1.6 qts
1.5 L |
Tractor hitch | |
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Rear Type | I |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Rear PTO | live |
Rear PTO Type | 540 (1.375) |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Wheelbase | 81.3 inches
206 cm |
Weight | 3419 lbs
1550 kg |
Front tire | 6.00-16 |
Rear tire | 11-28 |
Full dimensions and tires ... | |
F-40 Serial Number Location | |
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Serial number plate on the dashboard of the F-40. |
F-40 Serial Numbers | |
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1956 | 400001 |
1957 | 405671 |
Final | 409097 |
FAQ: How to read a serial number table. | |
Electrical | |
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Charging system | generator |
Charging amps | 10 |
Battery volts | 12 |
Battery AH | 50 |
References | |
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Ferguson 40 published in 1956 | |
Owner's Manual 40 (199 072 M91) published in 1956 |
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