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    Ford 740

    Ford 740 tractor photo  FO-20 I&T Manual: Ford 501, 600, 601, 700, 701, 800, 801, 900, 901, 1801, 2000, 4000
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    1954 - 1957   700 Series
    Row-Crop tractor
    Next model:Ford 741




     

    Production:

    Manufacturer:Ford
    Factory:Highland Park, Michigan, USA
    Original price (USD):$2,671 (1954)
     

    Variants:

    640:utility chassis
     

    Ford 740 Engines:

       Ford 2.2L 4-cyl gasoline
       Ford 2.2L 4-cyl LP gas
    full engine details ...
     

    Capacity:

    Hydraulic system:2.25 gal [8.5 L]
     

    3-Point Hitch:

    Rear Type:I
    Rear lift:1,250 lbs [567 kg]
     

    Power Take-off (PTO):

    Rear PTO:transmission (non-live)
    Rear RPMs:540
     

    Dimensions & Tires:

    Wheelbase:85.3 inches [216 cm]
    Weight:3079 to 4487 pounds
    Front tire:6x16
    Rear tire:11x28
    full dimensions and tires ...
     

    740 Serial Numbers:

    Location:On the left-hand side of the transmission housing behind the starter.
    1954: 1
    1955: 10615
    1956: 77271
    1957: 116368

    how to read serial numbers...

     

    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]
    power test details ...
     

    Mechanical:

    Chassis:4x2 2WD
    Brakes:differential mechanical internal expanding shoe
    Cab:Open operator station.
     

    Hydraulics:

    Capacity:2.25 gal [8.5 L]
     

    Belt Pulley:

    Diameter:9 inches [22 cm]
    Width:6.5 inches [16 cm]
    RPMs:1,366
    Speed:3,218 ft/min [980.85 meters/min]
     

    Electrical:

    Ground:positive
    Charging system:generator
    Charging amps:20
     

    Battery:

    Number:1
    Volts:6
     

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