Tractor · 1956Unverified
Ferguson F-40
Ferguson F-40 — Utility tractor · 31 hp. Reference specifications; pending source verification.
Provisional listing — the headline figure is shown; full specifications are auto-generated and pending verification against published sources.
Rated power
31 hp
Max power
23.0 kW
Weight
1550 kg
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Overview
ManufacturerFergusonReference
Utility tractorReference
Built in Detroit, Michigan, USAReference
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.Reference
Two-wheel driveReference
SteeringmanualReference
SteeringpowerReference
Differential mechanical shoe brakesReference
Open operator station.Reference
Variants
50similar Massey-Harris modelReference
Engine
Continental 2.2L 4-cyl gasolineReference
Drawbar (claimed)23.1 kWReference
Belt (claimed)24.6 kWReference
Plows3Reference
Drawbar (tested)23.0 kWReference
Belt (tested)24.5 kWReference
Continental Z-134Reference
gasolineReference
4-cylinderReference
liquid-cooledReference
Displacement2.2 LReference
Bore/Stroke84 x 98 mmReference
Air cleaneroil bathReference
Compression6.6:1Reference
Rated RPM2000Reference
Idle RPM400-2200Reference
Starter volts12Reference
Coolant capacity9.5 LReference
Sparkplug gap0.635 mmReference
Point gap0.559 mmReference
Intake valve clearance0.381 mmReference
Exhaust valve clearance0.381 mmReference
Oil capacity4.7 LReference
Belt power (max)24.5 kWReference
Max power23.0 kWReference
Transmission
6-speed unsynchronized gearReference
Typeunsynchronized gearReference
Gears6 forward and 2 reverseReference
Clutchdry discReference
Oil capacity30.3 LReference
Oil type[10oC]Reference
50oF [10oC]↑: SAE 90 GL1Reference
50oF [10oC]↓: SAE 80 GL1Reference
Three gears, plus reverse, in two ranges.Reference
Capacities
Fuel64.3 LReference
Steering1.5 LReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Hydraulic system30.3 LReference
Typeopen centerReference
Capacity30.3 LReference
Pressure131.0 barReference
Steering flow15.1 lpmReference
Steering cap.1.5 LReference
Rear TypeIReference
Rear PTOliveReference
Rear PTO Type540 (1.375)Reference
Dimensions
Wheelbase206 cmReference
Weight1550 kgReference
Front tire6.00-16Reference
Rear tire11-28Reference
Ag front6.00-16Reference
Ag rear11-28Reference
Length304 cmReference
Height144 cmReference
Operating weight1550 kgReference
Ballasted weight2477 kgReference
Clearance (front axle)51 cmReference
Flange rear axleReference
Front tread121 to 203 cmReference
Rear tread121 to 193 cmReference
F-40 Serial Number Location
Serial number plate on the dashboard of the F-40.Reference
F-40 Serial Numbers
1956400001Reference
1957405671Reference
Final409097Reference
FAQ: How to read a serial number table.Reference
Electrical
Charging systemgeneratorReference
Charging amps10Reference
Battery volts12Reference
Battery AH50Reference
Test results
Gasoline 6-speed 2WDSeptember 27 - October 2, 1956Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 596 fileReference
Belt fuel use (max)11.7 l/hourReference
Drawbar performanceReference
Gear 4 used for power test.Reference
Max pull1638 kgReference
Gear 2 used for pull test.Reference
Values normalized to UK metric units. Every figure is traced to at least one source; verified specs are cross-checked against two or more.