Ford 640
The Ford 640 is a tractor produced by Ford. It is equipped with a 134 ci 2.2 L engine. Transmission: Ford. Operating weight: 3031 lbs 1374 kg.
Fuel & Capacities
11 gal
41.6 L
Transmission
Ford
Operating Weight
3031 lbs
1374 kg
Overview
 | 1954 - 1957
600 SeriesUtility tractor
600 Series
Utility tractor |
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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 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. | |
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 ...  | |
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 |
Engine
Engine options | |
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Ford 2.2L 4-cyl gasoline | |
Ford 2.2L 4-cyl LP gas |
Engine Detail — 134 ci / 2.2 L Gasoline
Manufacturer | Ford EAE Red Tiger |
Fuel Type | Gasoline |
Configuration | 4-cylinder 8-valve, liquid-cooled inline |
Displacement | 134 ci
2.2 L |
Bore/Stroke | 3.44x3.60 inches
87 x 91 mm |
Emissions | Tier 0 |
Air cleaner | oil bath |
Compression | 6.6:1 |
Rated RPM | 2200 |
Firing order | 1-2-4-3 |
Starter volts | 6 |
Coolant capacity | 15 qts
14.2 L |
Sparkplug | 14MM |
Sparkplug gap | 0.025 inches (min)
0.635 mm |
0.028 inches (max)
0.711 mm | |
Oil capacity | 5 qts
4.7 L |
Oil change | 100 h |
Engine Detail — 134 ci / 2.2 L LP Gas
Manufacturer | Ford EAE Red Tiger |
Fuel Type | LP gas |
Configuration | 4-cylinder 8-valve, liquid-cooled inline |
Displacement | 134 ci
2.2 L |
Bore/Stroke | 3.44x3.60 inches
87 x 91 mm |
Air cleaner | oil bath |
Compression | 6.6:1 |
Rated RPM | 2200 |
Firing order | 1-2-4-3 |
Sparkplug | 14MM |
Sparkplug gap | 0.028 inches (min)
0.711 mm |
0.031 inches (max)
0.787 mm | |
Oil capacity | 5 qts
4.7 L |
Oil change | 100 h |
Transmission
Transmission — Ford
Transmission | Ford |
Type | unsynchronized gear |
Gears | 4 forward and 1 reverse |
Clutch | dry disc |
With 11x28 rear tires. | |
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Dimensions
Ford 640 Tires | |
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Ag front | 5.50-16 |
Ag rear | 11-28 |
Dimensions | |
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Wheelbase | 75.2 inches
191 cm |
Length | 121.4 inches
308 cm |
Width | 64.75 inches
164 cm |
Height | 58.7 inches
149 cm |
Weight | 3031 lbs
1374 kg |
Ballasted weight | 3,641 lbs
1651 kg |
Ground clearance | 21 inches
53 cm |
Front tread | 52 to 76 inches
132 to 193 cm |
Rear tread | 52 to 76 inches
132 to 193 cm |
Tests
Tractor Tests | |
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NTTL 560: gasoline 4-speed 2WD | |
NTTL 627: LP gas 4-speed 2WD |
Nebraska Tractor Test 560 | |
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Gasoline 4-speed 2WD
September 19 - October 4, 1955
Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 560 file | |
Belt power (max) | 31.01 hp
23.1 kW |
Belt fuel use (max) | 2.9 gal/hour
11.0 l/hour |
Drawbar performance | |
Max power | 28.59 hp
21.3 kW |
Gear 2 used for power test. | |
Max pull | 3,008 lbs
1364 kg |
Gear 1 used for pull test. | |
Nebraska Tractor Test 627 | |
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LP gas 4-speed 2WD
June 24 - July 12, 1957
Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 627 file | |
Belt power (max) | 28.45 hp
21.2 kW |
Belt fuel use (max) | 3.9 gal/hour
14.8 l/hour |
Drawbar performance | |
Max power | 27.11 hp
20.2 kW |
Gear 2 used for power test. | |
Max pull | 2,812 lbs
1275 kg |
Gear 1 used for pull test. | |
Photos
Ford 640
Ford 640
Ford 640
Fluids, Capacities & Working Autonomy
Standard fluid requirements, service intervals, and continuous runtime estimates for Ford 640.
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 640 Specification Unit Converter
Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for Ford 640.
Converted Equivalents:
Horsepower (HP)0 hp
Kilowatts (kW)0 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)0 PS
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