Ford 740


Ford 740 tractor photo
1954 - 1957
700 Series
Row-Crop tractor
Series:740
741
Production
Manufacturer:Ford
Type:Row-Crop tractor
Factory:Highland Park, Michigan, USA
Original price:$2,671 (1954 )
Variants
640:utility chassis
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 ...
Ford 740 Engines
Ford 2.2L 4-cyl gasoline
Ford 2.2L 4-cyl LP gas
Engine details ...
Mechanical
Chassis:4x2 2WD
Brakes:differential mechanical internal expanding shoe
Cab:Open operator station.
Transmission:4-speed unsynchronized gear
Transmission details ...
Capacity
Hydraulic system:2.25 gal
8.5 L
Hydraulics
Capacity:2.25 gal
8.5 L
Tractor hitch
Rear Type:I
Rear lift:1,250 lbs
567 kg
Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear PTO:transmission (non-live)
Rear RPM:540
Dimensions & Tires
Wheelbase:85.3 inches
216 cm
Weight:3079 to 3390 pounds
Front tire:6x16
Rear tire:11x28
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740 Serial Numbers
Location:On the left-hand side of the transmission housing behind the starter.
photo of 740 serial number

1954:1
1955:10615
1956:77271
1957:116368

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Belt Pulley
Diameter:9 inches
22 cm
Width:6.5 inches
16 cm
RPM:1,366
Speed:3,218 ft/min
980.85 meters/min
Electrical
Ground:positive
Charging system:generator
Charging amps:20
Battery volts:6
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