Ford 740
| | 1954 - 1957 |
| 700 Series | | Row-Crop tractor |
|
Series map:
740
33.3hp*
*Estimated engine power for comparison only.
| Production |
| Manufacturer | Ford
|
| Row-Crop tractor |
| Built in Highland Park, Michigan, USA |
| Original price was $2,671 in 1954 |
| Variants |
| 640 | utility chassis
|
| Ford 740 Power |
| 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
|
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| Mechanical |
| Two-wheel drive |
| Differential mechanical internal expanding shoe brakes |
| Open operator station. |
| Capacity |
| Hydraulic system | 2.25 gal
8.5 L
|
| Hydraulics |
| Capacity | 2.25 gal
8.5 L
|
| Tractor hitch |
| Rear Type | I
|
| Rear lift | 1,250 lbs
567 kg
|
| Power Take-off (PTO) |
| Rear PTO | transmission (non-live)
|
| Rear PTO Type | 540
|
| 740 Serial Number Location |
 |
| On the left-hand side of the transmission housing behind the starter. |
| Belt Pulley |
| Diameter | 9 inches
22 cm
|
| Width | 6.5 inches
16 cm
|
| RPM | 1,366
|
| Speed | 3,218 ft/min
980.85 meters/min
|
| Electrical |
| Ground | positive
|
| Charging system | generator
|
| Charging amps | 20
|
| Battery volts | 6
|
| References |
 |
| 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 |
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