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.
Fuel & Capacities
11 gal
41.6 L
Transmission
4 forward and 1 reverse
Operating Weight
3513 to 3664 pounds
Overview
 | 1958 - 1962
501 Workmaster SeriesRow-Crop tractor
501 Workmaster Series
Row-Crop tractor |
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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 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. | |
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 ...  | |
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
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 — 134 ci / 2.2 L Gasoline
Manufacturer | Ford |
Fuel Type | Gasoline |
Configuration | 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 — 134 ci / 2.2 L LP Gas
Manufacturer | Ford |
Fuel Type | LP gas |
Configuration | 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 — 144 ci / 2.4 L Diesel
Manufacturer | Ford |
Fuel Type | Diesel |
Configuration | 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
Transmission — 4 forward and 1 reverse gear
Type | gear |
Gears | 4 forward and 1 reverse |
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Dimensions
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.
Fluids, Capacities & Working Autonomy
Standard fluid requirements, service intervals, and continuous runtime estimates for Ford 541.
Engine Crankcase Oil
SAE 15W-40 (Heavy Duty Diesel)
Standard Spec: API CK-4 / CJ-4 Heavy Duty
Service Interval: 150 – 250 Hours
Transmission & Hydraulic System
UTTO (Universal Tractor Transmission Oil)
Standard Spec: ISO VG 46 / 68 (Wet Brake & Trans Compatible)
Service Interval: 600 – 1000 Hours
Engine Cooling System
50/50 Ethylene Glycol Pre-mix
Standard Spec: ASTM D6210 / Heavy-Duty OAT Antifreeze
Service Interval: 2 Years / 1500 Hours
Ford 541 Specification Unit Converter
Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for Ford 541.
Converted Equivalents:
Horsepower (HP)0 hp
Kilowatts (kW)0 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)0 PS
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