Industrial Tractor · 1979Unverified
Ford 540
Ford 540 — Industrial tractor · 60 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
60 hp
Weight
2045 kg
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Overview
ManufacturerFordReference
Industrial tractorReference
Two-wheel driveReference
Final drivesinboard planetaryReference
Power steeringReference
Mechanical wet disc brakesReference
Open operator station. Two- and four-post ROPS available.Reference
Engine
Ford 3.3L 3-cyl dieselReference
Ford 3.3L 3-cyl gasolineReference
Engine (gross)44.4 kWReference
Engine (net)41.0 kWReference
FordReference
dieselReference
3-cylinderReference
liquid-cooledReference
Displacement3.3 LReference
Bore/Stroke112 x 112 mmReference
Power (net)41.0 kWReference
Power (gross)44.4 kWReference
Compression16.3:1Reference
Rated RPM2200Reference
Idle RPM600-2475Reference
Torque212.9 NmReference
Torque RPM1200Reference
Firing order1-2-3Reference
StarterelectricReference
Starter volts12Reference
Oil capacity6.6 LReference
Coolant capacity10.4 LReference
Intake valve clearance0.381 mmReference
Exhaust valve clearance0.457 mmReference
gasolineReference
Compression7.75:1Reference
Idle RPM600-2495Reference
Transmission
6-speed manual reversingReference
8-speed gearReference
4-speed power reversingReference
Typemanual reversingReference
Gears6 forward and 4 reverseReference
Clutchdry discReference
Oil capacity12.0 LReference
Three gears, plus two reverse gears, in high and low ranges. Tractor must be stopped, and clutch used, to shift gear or range.Reference
TypegearReference
Gears8 forward and 2 reverseReference
Four gears, plus reverse, in high and low ranges. Tractor must be stopped, and clutch used, to shift gears or range.Reference
Typepower reversingReference
Gears4 forward and reverseReference
Oil capacity18.0 LReference
Torque-converter transmission with four gears with left-hand reverser lever. Throttle should be placed at idle before shifting gears or direction.Reference
Capacities
Fuel60.6 LReference
Steering1.1 LReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Hydraulic system32.2 LReference
Hydraulic system45.4 LReference
Typeopen centerReference
Capacity32.2 LReference
Capacity45.4 LReference
Pressure172.4 barReference
Pump flow21.2 lpmReference
Pump flow31.4 lpmReference
Pump flow79.5 lpmReference
Steering flow10.4 lpmReference
Steering cap.1.1 LReference
Rear TypeII/IReference
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)1397 kgReference
Rear PTOtransmissionReference
Rear PTOindependentReference
Rear PTO Type540 (1.375)Reference
Dimensions
Wheelbase207 cmReference
Weight2045 kgReference
Front tire7.50x16Reference
Rear tire14.9x24Reference
Industrial front7.50x16Reference
Industrial rear14.9x24Reference
Length309 cmReference
Width167 cmReference
Clearance (front axle)44 cmReference
Clearance (rear axle)36 cmReference
Front tread137 cmReference
Rear tread142 to 193 cmReference
2045 kgReference
Max front axle3175 kgReference
Max rear axle4082 kgReference
Steering wheel148 cmReference
Ford 540 attachments
front-end loaderReference
backhoeReference
Electrical
GroundnegativeReference
Charging systemalternatorReference
Charging amps32Reference
Charging amps51Reference
Charging volts12Reference
Battery volts12Reference
Gas Battery AH77Reference
Diesel} Battery AH128Reference
Attachment overview
Front-end loaderReference
BackhoeReference
Ford 765 Backhoe
Backhoe typeFord 765 BackhoeReference
Transport height332 cmReference
Digging depth383 cmReference
2-Foot flat digging depth378 cmReference
8-Foot flat digging depth332 cmReference
Reach from pivot505 cmReference
Loading height314 cmReference
Bucket Rotation167°Reference
Swing Arc180°Reference
Bucket force4018 kgReference
Dipperstick force2317 kgReference
Ford 540 Height
Hood133 cmReference
ROPS220 cmReference
ROPS257 cmReference
Exhaust206 cmReference
Values normalized to UK metric units. Every figure is traced to at least one source; verified specs are cross-checked against two or more.