| Production | |
| Manufacturer | Ferguson |
| Utility tractor | |
| Built in Detroit, Michigan, USA | |
| The Ferguson F-40 is the same as the Massey Harris 50. The tractor was introduced during the dual line policy when the Massey-Harris-Ferguson company maintained separate Ferguson and Massey-Harris tractor lines. The F-40 was available as utility (S), single (T) or two-wheel (R) row-crop, and high-clearance (C) configurations. | |
| Variants | |
| 50 | similar Massey-Harris model |
| Ferguson F-40 Engine | |
| Continental 2.2L 4-cyl gasoline | |
| Ferguson F-40 Transmission | |
| 6-speed unsynchronized gear | |
| Ferguson F-40 Power | |
| Drawbar (claimed) | 31 hp 23.1 kW |
| Belt (claimed) | 33 hp 24.6 kW |
| Plows | 3 |
| Drawbar (tested) | 30.84 hp 23.0 kW |
| Belt (tested) | 32.80 hp 24.5 kW |
| Mechanical | |
| Two-wheel drive | |
| Steering | manual |
| Steering | power OptOptional |
| Differential mechanical shoe brakes | |
| Open operator station. | |
| Photos | |
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| Capacity | |
| Fuel | 17 gal 64.3 L |
| Hydraulic system | 8 gal 30.3 L |
| Steering | 1.6 qts 1.5 L |
| Hydraulics | |
| Type | open center |
| Capacity | 8 gal 30.3 L |
| Pressure | 1900 psi 131.0 bar |
| Steering flow | 4 gpm 15.1 lpm |
| Steering cap. | 1.6 qts 1.5 L |
| Tractor hitch | |
| Rear Type | I |
| Power Take-off (PTO) | |
| Rear PTO | live |
| Rear PTO Type | 540 (1.375) |
| Dimensions & Tires | |
| Wheelbase | 81.3 inches 206 cm |
| Weight | 3419 lbs 1550 kg |
| Front tire | 6.00-16 |
| Rear tire | 11-28 |
| F-40 Serial Numbers | |
| 1956 | 400001 |
| 1957 | 405671 |
| Final | 409097 |
FAQ: How to read a serial number table. | |
| Electrical | |
| Charging system | generator |
| Charging amps | 10 |
| Battery volts | 12 |
| Battery AH | 50 |
| References | |
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| Ferguson 40 published in 1956 | |
| Owner's Manual 40 (199 072 M91) published in 1956 |
| Page information | |
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| Updated on July 22, 2024 |