Industrial Tractor · 1981Unverified
Ford 540A
Ford 540A — Industrial tractor · 59 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
59 hp
Weight
11.500 to 9100 pounds
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Overview
ManufacturerFordReference
Industrial tractorReference
Two-wheel driveReference
Differential lockoptionalReference
Steeringhydrostatic powerReference
Differential mechanical wet disc brakesReference
Two-post ROPS. Four-post ROPS canopy optional. High-clearance four-post with backhoe.Reference
Engine
Ford 3.3L 3-cyl dieselReference
Engine (gross)44.0 kWReference
Engine41.0 kWReference
FordReference
dieselReference
3-cylinderReference
liquid-cooledReference
Displacement3.3 LReference
Bore/Stroke112 x 112 mmReference
Power41.0 kWReference
Power (gross)44.0 kWReference
Air cleanerdryReference
Compression16.3:1Reference
Rated RPM2200Reference
Torque212.9 NmReference
Torque RPM1200Reference
StarterelectricReference
Starter volts12Reference
Oil capacity6.6 LReference
Coolant capacity10.4 LReference
Transmission
6-speedReference
8-speedReference
4-speed torque converterReference
TransmissionManual-reversingReference
Gears6 forward and 4 reverseReference
Oil capacity12.0 LReference
TransmissionManual-shiftReference
Gears8 forward and 2 reverseReference
Typetorque converterReference
Gears4 forward and reverseReference
Oil capacity18.0 LReference
Torque multiplication ratio of 2.78:1. Stall speed of 2,050 RPM.Reference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)38.8 kWReference
Hydraulic system32.2 LReference
Hydraulic system45.8 LReference
Hydraulic system41.6 LReference
Hydraulic system68.1 LReference
Typeopen centerReference
Capacity32.2 LReference
Capacity45.8 LReference
Capacity41.6 LReference
Capacity68.1 LReference
Pressure172.4 barReference
Pump flow21.2 lpmReference
Pump flow30.3 lpmReference
Pump flow85.2 lpmReference
Steering flow20.8 lpmReference
Steering cap.4.4 LReference
Rear TypeIReference
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)1397 kgReference
Rear PTOtransmission (optional)Reference
Rear PTOindependent (optional)Reference
Rear PTO Type540Reference
Capacities
Fuel60.6 LReference
Steering4.4 LReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase205 cmReference
Weight11.500 to 9100 poundsReference
Ag front7.50-16Reference
Ag rear16.9-24Reference
Ag front11.00L-16Reference
Ag rear14.9-24Reference
Length309 cmReference
Length487 cmReference
Length703 cmReference
Width171 cmReference
Width215 cmReference
Ground clearance33 cmReference
Front tread139 cmReference
Rear tread154 cmReference
2093 kgReference
4127 kgReference
5 kgReference
Max front axle4082 kgReference
Max front axle2326 kgReference
Max rear axle5216 kgReference
Max rear axle4740 kgReference
Ford 540A attachments
front-end loaderReference
backhoeReference
Electrical
Charging systemalternatorReference
Charging amps32Reference
Charging amps51 (optional)Reference
Battery CCA750Reference
Battery volts12Reference
Battery AH128Reference
Attachment overview
Front-end loaderReference
BackhoeReference
Ford 765 12ft Backhoe
Backhoe typeFord 765 12ft BackhoeReference
Bucket width30 cmReference
Bucket width45 cmReference
Bucket width60 cmReference
Bucket width91 cmReference
Digging depth383 cmReference
2-Foot flat digging depth378 cmReference
8-Foot flat digging depth332 cmReference
Reach from pivot505 cmReference
Loading height314 cmReference
Bucket force3991 kgReference
Dipperstick force2317 kgReference
Ford 540A Height
Hood133 cmReference
ROPS220 cmReference
ROPS234 cmReference
ROPS257 cmReference
Speeds
With 16.9x24 rear tires.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.