Ford 740
The Ford 740 is a tractor produced by Ford. It is equipped with a 134 ci 2.2 L engine. Transmission: Ford. Operating weight: 3079 to 3390 pounds.
Fuel & Capacities
LP gas
Transmission
Ford
Operating Weight
3079 to 3390 pounds
Overview
 | 1954 - 1957
700 SeriesRow-Crop tractor
700 Series
Row-Crop tractor |
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Production | |
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Manufacturer | Ford |
Row-Crop tractor | |
Built in Highland Park, Michigan, USA | |
Original price was $2,671 in 1954 | |
Variants | |
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640 | utility chassis |
Ford 740 Transmission | |
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4-speed unsynchronized gear | |
Transmission details ...  |
Ford 740 Power | |
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Belt (claimed) | 30 hp
22.4 kW |
Plows | 2 (14-inch) |
Drawbar (tested) | 28.32 hp
21.1 kW |
Belt (tested) | 31.62 hp
23.6 kW |
Performance test details ...  | |
Mechanical | |
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Two-wheel drive | |
Differential mechanical internal expanding shoe brakes | |
Open operator station. |
Capacity | |
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Hydraulic system | 2.25 gal
8.5 L |
Hydraulics | |
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Capacity | 2.25 gal
8.5 L |
Tractor hitch | |
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Rear Type | I |
Rear lift | 1,250 lbs
567 kg |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Rear PTO | transmission (non-live) |
Rear PTO Type | 540 |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Wheelbase | 85.3 inches
216 cm |
Weight | 3079 to 3390 pounds |
Front tire | 6x16 |
Rear tire | 11x28 |
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 | 3,218 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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Accessories and special items for your Ford tracotr published in 1958 | |
1955-1960 Tractor Shop Manual (SE-8175) published in 1961 | |
Ford Tricycle Tractors published in 1956 |
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 vertical 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 vertical 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 plate |
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Dimensions
Ford 740 Tires | |
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Ag front | 6x16 |
Ag rear | 11x28 |
Dimensions | |
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Wheelbase | 85.3 inches
216 cm |
Length | 132.1 inches
335 cm |
Height | 65.07 inches
165 cm |
Ground clearance | 27.25 inches
69 cm |
Front tread | 8.3 to 16.3 inches
21 to 41 cm |
Rear tread | 56 to 80 inches
142 to 203 cm |
Ford 740 Weight | |
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Shipping | 3,079 lbs
1396 kg |
Operating | 3,390 lbs
1537 kg |
Ballasted | 4,487 lbs
2035 kg |
Tests
Nebraska Tractor Test 570 | |
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Gasoline 4-speed 2WD
November 7 - 15, 1955
Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 570 file | |
Belt power (max) | 31.62 hp
23.6 kW |
Belt fuel use (max) | 3.0 gal/hour
11.4 l/hour |
Drawbar performance | |
Max power | 28.32 hp
21.1 kW |
Gear 2 used for power test. | |
Max pull | 3,117 lbs
1413 kg |
Gear 1 used for pull test. | |
Photos
Ford 740 High Clearance tractor.
Fluids, Capacities & Working Autonomy
Standard fluid requirements, service intervals, and continuous runtime estimates for Ford 740.
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 740 Specification Unit Converter
Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for Ford 740.
Converted Equivalents:
Horsepower (HP)0 hp
Kilowatts (kW)0 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)0 PS
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