Ford 140
The Ford 140 is a tractor produced by Ford Lawn Tractors. It is equipped with a 512 cc 31.27 ci engine. The listed engine power is Gasoline (gross): 14 hp / 10.4 kW. Transmission: infinite forward and reverse. Operating weight: 785 lbs 356 kg.
Engine Power
Gasoline (gross): 14 hp / 10.4 kW
Fuel & Capacities
2 gal
7.6 L
Transmission
infinite forward and reverse
Operating Weight
785 lbs
356 kg
Overview
![]() | 1969 - 1971
Garden tractorJacobsen built
Garden tractor
Jacobsen built |
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Production | |
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Distributor | Ford |
Manufacturer | Jacobsen |
Garden tractor | |
Ford 140 Engine | |
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14HP Kohler 512cc 1-cyl gasoline | |
Fuel tank | 2 gal
7.6 L |
Engine details ... | |
Ford 140 Transmission | |
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hydrostatic | |
Transmission details ... |
Mechanical | |
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Two-wheel drive | |
Steering | manual |
Open operator station. | |
Tractor hitch | |
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Type | sleeve hitch OptOptional |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Front PTO | independent |
Clutch | electric |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Wheelbase | 43 inches
109 cm |
Weight | 785 lbs
356 kg |
Front tire | 16x5.50-8 |
Rear tire | 23x8.50-12 |
Full dimensions and tires ... | |
Electrical | |
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Ground | negative |
Battery volts | 12 |
References | |
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Industrial Tractors & Equipment Specifications 1969 published by Ford | |
Lawn and Garden Tractors published in 1970, by Ford | |
Lawn and Garden Tractors published in 1970, by Ford | |
Engine Repair Manual (SE 3234) published in 1968 |
Engine
Engine Detail — 512 cc / 31.27 ci Gasoline
Manufacturer | Kohler K321 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline |
Configuration | 1-cylinder, air-cooled |
Displacement | 512 cc
31.27 ci |
Bore/Stroke | 3.50x3.25 inches
89 x 83 mm |
Power (gross) | 14 hp
10.4 kW |
Air cleaner | dry |
Starter | electric |
Starter volts | 12 |
Oil capacity | 2 qts
1.9 L |
Transmission
Transmission — infinite forward and reverse belt-driven hydrostatic
Type | belt-driven hydrostatic |
Gears | infinite forward and reverse |
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Dimensions
Ford 140 Tires | |
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Ag rear | 23x8.50-12 |
Lawn/turf front | 16x5.50-8 |
Lawn/turf rear | 23x8.50-12 |
Dimensions | |
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Wheelbase | 43 inches
109 cm |
Length | 61 inches
154 cm |
Width | 34 inches
86 cm |
Height (steering wheel) | 39 inches
99 cm |
Weight | 785 lbs
356 kg |
Attachments
Attachment overview | |
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36" mid-mount mower deck | |
42" mid-mount mower deck | |
48" mid-mount mower deck | |
Snowblower | |
Blade | |
Garden tractors are capable of using tillers, plows, or other ground-engaging attachments. TractorData does not list details of these attachments. |
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Fluids, Capacities & Working Autonomy
Standard fluid requirements, service intervals, and continuous runtime estimates for Ford Lawn Tractors Ford 140.
Estimated Continuous Field Runtime: 2.7 hrs
Approximately 2.7 hours of continuous field operation at ~75% rated power on a full tank (2 gal / 7.6 L).
Estimated 75% Load Fuel Burn~0.7 gal/hr (2.8 L/hr)
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 Lawn Tractors Ford 140 Specification Unit Converter
Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for Ford Lawn Tractors Ford 140.
Converted Equivalents:
Horsepower (HP)14 hp
Kilowatts (kW)10.4 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)14.2 PS
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