Ford 540A
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| Production | |
| Manufacturer | Ford |
| Industrial tractor | |
| Ford 540A Engine | |
| Ford 3.3L 3-cyl diesel | |
 Engine details ... |
| Ford 540A Transmissions | |
| 6-speed | |
| 8-speed | |
| 4-speed torque converter | |
 Transmission details ... |
| Ford 540A Power | |
| Engine (gross) | 59 hp 44.0 kW |
| Engine | 55 hp 41.0 kW |
| PTO (claimed) | 52 hp 38.8 kW |
| Mechanical | |
| Two-wheel drive | |
| Differential lock | optional |
| Steering | hydrostatic power |
| Differential mechanical wet disc brakes | |
| Two-post ROPS. Four-post ROPS canopy optional. High-clearance four-post with backhoe. | |
| Photos | |
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 Ford 540A photos... | |
| Capacity | |
| Fuel | 16 gal 60.6 L |
| Hydraulic system | 8.5 gal 32.2 L |
| 12.1 gal (independent PTO) 45.8 L | |
| 11 gal (loader) 41.6 L | |
| 18 gal (backhoe) 68.1 L | |
| Steering | 4.6 qts 4.4 L |
| Hydraulics | |
| Type | open center |
| Capacity | 8.5 gal 32.2 L |
| 12.1 gal (independent PTO) 45.8 L | |
| 11 gal (loader) 41.6 L | |
| 18 gal (backhoe) 68.1 L | |
| Pressure | 2500 psi 172.4 bar |
| Pump flow | 5.6 gpm 21.2 lpm |
| 8.0 gpm (independent PTO) 30.3 lpm | |
| 22.5 gpm (loader/backhoe) 85.2 lpm | |
| Steering flow | 5.5 gpm 20.8 lpm |
| Steering cap. | 4.6 qts 4.4 L |
| Tractor hitch | |
| Rear Type | I |
| Rear lift (at 24"/610mm) | 3,080 lbs 1397 kg |
| Power Take-off (PTO) | |
| Rear PTO | transmission (optional) |
| independent (optional) | |
| Rear PTO Type | 540 |
| Dimensions & Tires | |
| Wheelbase | 81 inches 205 cm |
| Weight | 11.500 to 9100 pounds |
 Full dimensions and tires ... | |
| Ford 540A attachments | |
| front-end loader | |
| backhoe | |
 Attachment details ... |
| Electrical | |
| Charging system | alternator |
| Charging amps | 32 |
| 51 (optional) | |
| Battery CCA | 750 |
| Battery volts | 12 |
| Battery AH | 128 |
| References | |
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| 340A - 540A published in 1983, by Ford | |
| 1982 Industrial Buyer's Guide published by Ford | |
| 1983 Industrial Buyer's Guide published by Ford |
| Page information | |
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