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Tractor · 1956Unverified

Ferguson F-40

Name: Ferguson F-40
Brand: Ferguson

Ferguson F-40 — Utility tractor · 31 hp. Reference specifications; pending source verification.

The Ferguson F-40 is a compact tractor model, rated at 31 hp. It was manufactured from 1956 to 1957. The tractor is equipped with a 4-cylinder petrol liquid-cooled engine and features two-wheel drive with a 6-speed gearbox. Its listed weight is 1550 kg, suitable for tasks covering approximately 200 acres.

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

Catalogue coverage

Variants represented

Richest spec table

84 rows

Recorded power

31 hp

Recorded weight

1550 kg

Transmissions

6-speed unsynchronized gear

Production years

1956-1957

Verified variants

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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.

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