Ford 840
The Ford 840 is a tractor produced by Ford. It is equipped with a 172 ci 2.8 L engine. Transmission: Sherman. Operating weight: 2850 to 3400 pounds.
Fuel & Capacities
14 gal
53.0 L
Transmission
Sherman
Operating Weight
2850 to 3400 pounds
Ford 840 Serial Number & Year Decoder
Find the exact manufacture year of your tractor by checking your chassis serial number below.
Where to Find the Serial NumberThe serial number plate is commonly located on the front frame, tractor transmission housing (right side), or instrument panel badge.
Overview
 | 1957
800 SeriesUtility tractor |
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1957 | |
800 Series | |
Utility tractor | |
Production | |
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Manufacturer | Ford |
Utility tractor | |
Built in Highland Park, Michigan, USA | |
Variants | |
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820 | no 3-point or hydraulics |
840 | four-speed |
850 | transmission PTO |
860 | live PTO |
Ford 840 Power | |
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Belt (claimed) | 40 hp
29.8 kW |
Plows | 3 *14-inch |
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 | 14 gal
53.0 L |
Hydraulic system | 2 gal
7.6 L |
Rear axle | 11 qts
10.4 L |
Hydraulics | |
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Type | open center |
Capacity | 2 gal
7.6 L |
Pressure | 2000 psi
137.9 bar |
Pump flow | 4.8 gpm
18.2 lpm |
Tractor hitch | |
|---|---|
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 |
Rear PTO Type | 540 (1.125) |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Wheelbase | 75.18 inches
190 cm |
Weight | 2850 to 3400 pounds |
Front tire | 6.00-16 |
Rear tire | 12-28 |
Full dimensions and tires ...  | |
Electrical | |
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Ground | positive |
Charging system | generator |
Charging amps | 20 |
Battery volts | 6 |
References | |
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840 Powermaster published in 1957, by Ford |
Engine
Engine options | |
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Ford 2.8L 4-cyl gasoline | |
Ford 2.8L 4-cyl LP gas |
Engine Detail — 172 ci / 2.8 L Gasoline
Manufacturer | Ford EAF |
Fuel Type | Gasoline |
Configuration | 4-cylinder 8-valve, liquid-cooled inline |
Displacement | 172 ci
2.8 L |
Bore/Stroke | 3.90x3.60 inches
99 x 91 mm |
Air cleaner | oil bath |
Compression | 6.75:1 |
Rated RPM | 2200 |
Firing order | 1-2-4-3 |
Starter volts | 6 |
Coolant capacity | 15 qts
14.2 L |
Oil capacity | 5 qts
4.7 L |
Engine Detail — 172 ci / 2.8 L LP Gas
Manufacturer | Ford EAF |
Fuel Type | LP gas |
Configuration | 4-cylinder 8-valve, liquid-cooled inline |
Displacement | 172 ci
2.8 L |
Bore/Stroke | 3.90x3.60 inches
99 x 91 mm |
Air cleaner | oil bath |
Compression | 8.0:1 |
Rated RPM | 2200 |
Firing order | 1-2-4-3 |
Starter volts | 6 |
Oil capacity | 5 qts
4.7 L |
Transmission
Transmission options | |
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4-speed unsynchronized gear | |
12-speed unsynchronized gear |
Transmission — 4 forward and 1 reverse unsynchronized gear
Type | unsynchronized gear |
Gears | 4 forward and 1 reverse |
Clutch | dry disc |
Oil capacity | 8 qts
7.6 L |
Oil type | SAE 80 Mild EP |
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Transmission — Sherman
Transmission | Sherman |
Type | unsynchronized gear |
Gears | 12 forward and 3 reverse |
Clutch | dry disc |
The Sherman under-over auxiliary transmission was available as a factory option on the 840. Tractors equipped with the transmission were marked 840S. | |
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Dimensions
Ford 840 Tires | |
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Ag front | 6.00-16 |
Ag rear | 12-28 |
Dimensions | |
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Wheelbase | 75.18 inches
190 cm |
Length | 121.8 inches
309 cm |
Width | 64.75 inches
164 cm |
Height | 59.3 inches
150 cm |
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 |
Ford 840 Weight | |
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Shipping | 2850 lbs
1292 kg |
Operating | 3400 lbs
1542 kg |
Ballasted | 6700 lbs
3039 kg |
Photos
Ford 840.
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