Ferguson F-40


Ferguson F-40 tractor photo
1956 - 1957
Utility tractor
Production
ManufacturerFerguson
Utility tractor
Built in Detroit, Michigan, USA
The Ferguson F-40 is the same as the Massey Harris 50. The tractor was introduced during the dual line policy when the Massey-Harris-Ferguson company maintained separate Ferguson and Massey-Harris tractor lines. The F-40 was available as utility (S), single (T) or two-wheel (R) row-crop, and high-clearance (C) configurations.
Variants
50similar Massey-Harris model
Ferguson F-40 Engine
Continental 2.2L 4-cyl gasoline
Engine details ...
Ferguson F-40 Power
Drawbar (claimed)31 hp
23.1 kW
Belt (claimed)33 hp
24.6 kW
Plows3
Drawbar (tested)30.84 hp
23.0 kW
Belt (tested)32.80 hp
24.5 kW
Performance test details ...
Mechanical
Two-wheel drive
Steeringmanual
Steeringpower OptOptional
Differential mechanical shoe brakes
Open operator station.
Capacity
Fuel17 gal
64.3 L
Hydraulic system8 gal
30.3 L
Steering1.6 qts
1.5 L
Hydraulics
Typeopen center
Capacity8 gal
30.3 L
Pressure1900 psi
131.0 bar
Steering flow4 gpm
15.1 lpm
Steering cap.1.6 qts
1.5 L
Tractor hitch
Rear TypeI
Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear PTOlive
Rear PTO Type540 (1.375)
Dimensions & Tires
Wheelbase81.3 inches
206 cm
Weight3419 lbs
1550 kg
Front tire6.00-16
Rear tire11-28
Full dimensions and tires ...
F-40 Serial Number Location
Ferguson F-40 serial number location
Serial number plate on the dashboard of the F-40.
F-40 Serial Numbers
1956400001
1957405671
Final409097

FAQ: How to read a serial number table.
Electrical
Charging systemgenerator
Charging amps10
Battery volts12
Battery AH50
References
F-40 references literature
Ferguson 40 published in 1956
Owner's Manual 40 (199 072 M91) published in 1956
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