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Industrial Tractor · 1981Unverified

Ford 540A

Name: Ford 540A
Brand: Ford

Ford 540A — Industrial tractor · 59 hp. Reference specifications; pending source verification.

The Ford 540A is a compact industrial tractor with a 59 hp rating, making it one of the more compact options in its class. Manufactured from 1981 to 1984, the 540A features a 3-cylinder diesel liquid-cooled engine, coupled with a hydrostatic transmission and two-wheel drive. Its listed weight ranges from 11,500 to 9,100 pounds, and it is suitable for tasks involving around 200 acres.

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

Catalogue coverage

Variants represented

Richest spec table

110 rows

Recorded power

59 hp

Transmissions

6-speed

Production years

1981-1984

Verified variants

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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.

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