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Ford 640



Ford 640 tractor photo
1954 - 1957
600 Series
Utility tractor
Series map:
640
33.3hp*
*Estimated engine power for comparison only.
Production
ManufacturerFord
Utility tractor
Built in Highland Park, Michigan, USA
Original price was $2,056 in 1957
Variants
740row-crop
620no PTO, hydraulics, or 3-point hitch
630no PTO
640four-speed
650five-speed
660five-speed, live PTO
Ford 640 Engines
Ford 2.2L 4-cyl gasoline
Ford 2.2L 4-cyl LP gas
Engine details ...
Ford 640 Transmission
4-speed unsynchronized gear
Transmission details ...
Ford 640 Power
Belt (claimed)30 hp
22.4 kW
Plows2 (14-inch)
Drawbar (tested)28.59 hp
21.3 kW
Belt (tested)31.01 hp
23.1 kW
Performance test details ...
Mechanical
Two-wheel drive
Steeringmanual
 power assist optional
Differential mechanical expanding shoe brakes
Open operator station.
Photos
Ford 640
Ford 640 photos...
Capacity
Fuel11 gal
41.6 L
Hydraulic system2.25 gal
8.5 L
Hydraulics
Typeopen center
Capacity2.25 gal
8.5 L
Pressure2000 psi
137.9 bar
Pump flow4.8 gpm
18.2 lpm
Steering flow6.5 gpm
24.6 lpm
Steering press.100 psi
6.9 bar
Tractor hitch
Rear TypeI
Controlposition and draft control
Rear lift1250 lbs
567 kg
Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear PTOtransmission (non-live)
Rear PTO Type540 (1.125)
Dimensions & Tires
Wheelbase75.2 inches
191 cm
Weight3031 lbs
1374 kg
Front tire5.50-16
Rear tire11-28
Full dimensions and tires ...
Ford 640 attachments
front-end loader
Attachment details ...
640 Serial Number Location
Ford 640 serial number location
On the left-hand side of the transmission housing behind the starter.
640 Serial Numbers
19541
195510615
195677271
1957116368

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Belt Pulley
Diameter9 inches
22 cm
Width6.5 inches
16 cm
RPM1,366
Speed3218 ft/min
980.85 meters/min
Electrical
Groundpositive
Charging systemgenerator
Charging amps20
Battery volts6
References
640 references literature
1200 Farm Loaders published in 1966, by Ford
Owner's Manual Series 600 and 800 (SE6085) published in 1956
Accessories and special items for your Ford tracotr published in 1958
1955-1960 Tractor Shop Manual (SE-8175) published in 1961
New 600 Model Ford Tractor published in 1954
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