Ford 541
The Ford 541 is a tractor produced by Ford. It is equipped with a 144 ci 2.4 L engine. Transmission: 4 forward and 1 reverse. Operating weight: 3513 to 3664 pounds.
Overview
 | 1958 - 1962
501 Workmaster SeriesRow-Crop tractor |
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1958 - 1962 | |
501 Workmaster Series | |
Row-Crop tractor | |
1958 - 1962 | |
|---|---|
501 Workmaster Series | |
Row-Crop tractor |
Production | |
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Manufacturer | Ford |
Row-Crop tractor | |
Built in Highland Park, Michigan, USA | |
The Ford 541 was a cultivating tractor with an offset chassis to improve visibility of the rows below the tractor. The engine and driveline were offset to the driver's left. | |
Variants | |
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541 | offset |
541-4 | offset high-clearance |
641 | utility |
741 | row-crop |
Ford 541 Engines | |
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Ford 2.2L 4-cyl gasoline | |
Ford 2.2L 4-cyl LP gas | |
Ford 2.4L 4-cyl diesel | |
Engine details ...  |
Ford 541 Transmission | |
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4-speed gear | |
Transmission details ...  |
Ford 541 Power | |
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Drawbar (claimed) | 30.7 hp
22.9 kW |
PTO (claimed) | 34 hp
25.4 kW |
Belt (claimed) | 35.25 hp
26.3 kW |
Mechanical | |
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Two-wheel drive | |
Steering | manual |
Mechanical expanding shoe brakes | |
Open operator station. | |
Photos | |
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Ford 541 photos...  |
Capacity | |
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Fuel | 11 gal
41.6 L |
Hydraulic system | 8 gal
30.3 L |
Hydraulics | |
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Type | open center |
Capacity | 8 gal
30.3 L |
Tractor hitch | |
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Rear Type | I |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Wheelbase | 89 inches
226 cm |
Weight | 3513 to 3664 pounds |
Front tire | 5.50-16 |
541 Rear tire | 10-28 |
Full dimensions and tires ...  | |
541 Serial Numbers | |
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Location: | The serial number on the Ford 541 is on the left side, behind the starter and on top of the transmission case. |
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) | |
Battery volts | 6 (gas/LP) |
12 (diesel) | |
References | |
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Offset Workmaster Tractors published in 1959, by Ford | |
Offset Tractor 541 (SE 6969-A) published in 1960 |
Engine
| 1958 - 1962
501 Workmaster SeriesRow-Crop tractor |
|---|---|
1958 - 1962 | |
501 Workmaster Series | |
Row-Crop tractor | |
1958 - 1962 | |
|---|---|
501 Workmaster Series | |
Row-Crop tractor |
Engine options | |
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Ford 2.2L 4-cyl gasoline | |
Ford 2.2L 4-cyl LP gas | |
Ford 2.4L 4-cyl diesel |
Engine Detail | |
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Ford | |
gasoline | |
4-cylinder | |
liquid-cooled | |
Displacement | 134 ci
2.2 L |
Bore/Stroke | 3.4375x3.60 inches
87 x 91 mm |
Compression | 7.5:1 |
Rated RPM | 2000 |
Firing order | 1-2-4-3 |
Starter volts | 6 |
Oil capacity | 5 qts
4.7 L |
Coolant capacity | 15 qts
14.2 L |
Engine Detail | |
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Ford | |
LP gas | |
4-cylinder | |
liquid-cooled | |
Displacement | 134 ci
2.2 L |
Bore/Stroke | 3.4375x3.60 inches
87 x 91 mm |
Firing order | 1-2-4-3 |
Starter volts | 6 |
Engine Detail | |
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Ford | |
diesel | |
4-cylinder | |
liquid-cooled | |
Displacement | 144 ci
2.4 L |
Bore/Stroke | 3.562x3.60 inches
90 x 91 mm |
Rated RPM | 2200 |
Firing order | 1-2-4-3 |
Starter volts | 12 |
Transmission
| 1958 - 1962
501 Workmaster SeriesRow-Crop tractor |
|---|---|
1958 - 1962 | |
501 Workmaster Series | |
Row-Crop tractor | |
1958 - 1962 | |
|---|---|
501 Workmaster Series | |
Row-Crop tractor |
Transmission | |
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Type | gear |
Gears | 4 forward and 1 reverse |
Speeds | |
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Dimensions
| 1958 - 1962
501 Workmaster SeriesRow-Crop tractor |
|---|---|
1958 - 1962 | |
501 Workmaster Series | |
Row-Crop tractor | |
1958 - 1962 | |
|---|---|
501 Workmaster Series | |
Row-Crop tractor |
Ford 541 Tires | |
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541 Standard tires (ag) | Front: 5.50-16. Rear: 10-28 |
541-4 Standard tires (ag) | Front: 5.50-16. Rear: 10-38 |
541 Optional tires (ag) | Front: 5.50-16. Rear: 11-28 |
541-4 Optional tires (ag) | Front: 5.50-16. Rear: 12-38 |
Dimensions | |
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Wheelbase | 89 inches
226 cm |
Length | 140.5 inches
356 cm |
Width | 55.6 inches*Minimum at 40-inch tread.
141 cm |
541 Shipping weight | 3513 lbs
1593 kg |
541-4 Shipping weight | 3664 lbs
1661 kg |
541 Ground clearance | 19.44 inches
49 cm |
541-4 Ground clearance | 25.06 inches
63 cm |
Front tread | 40 to 78 inches
101 to 198 cm |
Rear tread | 40/44/48/52/56/60/64/68 inches
101/111/121/132/142/152/162/172 cm |
Photos
Ford Workmaster 541-4 (501 Offset) tractor.
Ford 541-4 Offset tractor with mounted cultivators.
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