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Ford 840



Ford 840 tractor photo
1957
800 Series
Utility tractor
Series map:
650
840
33.3hp*
44.4hp*
*Estimated engine power for comparison only.
Production
ManufacturerFord
Utility tractor
Built in Highland Park, Michigan, USA
Variants
820no 3-point or hydraulics
840four-speed
850transmission PTO
860live PTO
Ford 840 Engines
Ford 2.8L 4-cyl gasoline
Ford 2.8L 4-cyl LP gas
Engine details ...
Ford 840 Transmissions
4-speed unsynchronized gear
12-speed unsynchronized gear
Transmission details ...
Ford 840 Power
Belt (claimed)40 hp
29.8 kW
Plows3 *14-inch
Mechanical
Two-wheel drive
Steeringmanual
 power assist optional
Differential mechanical expanding shoe brakes
Open operator station.
Photos
Ford 840.
Ford 840 photos...
Capacity
Fuel14 gal
53.0 L
Hydraulic system2 gal
7.6 L
Rear axle11 qts
10.4 L
Hydraulics
Typeopen center
Capacity2 gal
7.6 L
Pressure2000 psi
137.9 bar
Pump flow4.8 gpm
18.2 lpm
Tractor hitch
Rear TypeI
Controlposition and draft control
Rear lift1250 lbs
567 kg
Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear PTOtransmission
Rear PTO Type540 (1.125)
Dimensions & Tires
Wheelbase75.18 inches
190 cm
Weight2850 to 3400 pounds
Front tire6.00-16
Rear tire12-28
Full dimensions and tires ...
Ford 840 attachments
front-end loader
Attachment details ...
840 Serial Number Location
Ford 840 serial number location
On the left-hand side of the transmission housing behind the starter.
840 Serial Numbers
19541
195510615
195677271
1957116368

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Electrical
Groundpositive
Charging systemgenerator
Charging amps20
Battery volts6
References
840 references literature
1200 Farm Loaders published in 1966, by Ford
840 Powermaster published in 1957, by Ford
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