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Ford 641



Ford 641 tractor photo
1957 - 1962
601 Workmaster Series
Utility tractor
Series map:
641
48.4hp
Production
ManufacturerFord
Utility tractor
Built in Highland Park, Michigan, USA
Original price was $3,096 in 1961
An orchard variant was also available, with a model number of 641-21.
Variants
611Select-O-Speed, no PTO
621Four-speed, no PTO or 3-point
631Four-speed, no PTO
641Four-speed
651Five-speed
661Five-speed, live PTO
671Select-O-Speed
681Select-O-Speed, dual-speed PTO
Ford 641 Engines
Ford 2.2L 4-cyl gasoline
Ford 2.4L 4-cyl diesel
Ford 2.2L 4-cyl LP gas
Engine details ...
Ford 641 Transmissions
4-speed unsynchronized gear
12-speed unsynchronized gear
Transmission details ...
Ford 641 Power
Engine (gross)48.4 hp
36.1 kW
Belt (claimed)32 hp
23.9 kW
Plows2 (14-inch)
Drawbar (tested)29.82 hp
22.2 kW
PTO (tested)31.78 hp
23.7 kW
Belt (tested)33.65 hp
25.1 kW
Performance test details ...
Mechanical
Two-wheel drive
Steeringmanual
 power assist optional
Differential mechanical expanding shoe brakes
Open operator station.
Photos
Ford Workmaster 641 tractor.
Ford 641 photos...
Capacity
Fuel13 gal
49.2 L
Hydraulic system2 gal
7.6 L
Rear axle8 qts
7.6 L
Hydraulics
Typeopen center
Capacity2 gal
7.6 L
Total flow4 gpm
15.1 lpm
Tractor hitch
Rear TypeI
Controlposition and draft control
Rear lift1250 lbs
567 kg
Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear PTOtransmission
Rear PTO Type540 (1.375)
Dimensions & Tires
Weight3291 lbs
1492 kg
Front tire5.50-16
Rear tire11-28
Full dimensions and tires ...
Ford 641 attachments
front-end loader
Attachment details ...
641 Serial Number Location
Ford 641 serial number location
Transmission case, top left, behind the starter.
641 Serial Numbers
19571001
195811977
195958312
1960105943
1961131427
1962155531

FAQ: How to read a serial number table.
Electrical
Groundpositive (6V)
 negative (12V)
Charging systemgenerator
Charging amps20
Battery volts6 (gas/lp)
 12 (diesel)
Battery AH80 (6V)
 135 (12V)
References
641 references literature
Tractors For Industrial Use published in 1958, by Ford
1200 Farm Loaders published in 1966, by Ford
1955-1960 Tractor Shop Manual (SE-8175) published in 1961
Power Up with Ford published in 1957
Diesel Tractors published in 1959, by Ford
New Ford 601 Series Workmaster Tractors published in 1957
New Ford Workmaster Tractors published in 1957
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