Embed

Paste on your site — shows live UK/US specs and links back here. Free to use.

<iframe src="https://farmfleetspecs.com/embed/ford-540b" width="100%" height="430" loading="lazy" style="border:1px solid #e6e8e4;border-radius:14px;max-width:560px" title="Ford 540B specs — FarmFleetSpecs"></iframe>

Industrial Tractor · 1984Unverified

Ford 540B

Name: Ford 540B
Brand: Ford

Ford 540B — Industrial tractor · 63 hp. Reference specifications; pending source verification.

The Ford 540B is a lightweight industrial tractor model, rated at approximately 63 horsepower. It was manufactured between 1984 and 1988. The tractor is equipped with a 3-cylinder diesel liquid-cooled engine, paired with two-wheel drive and a hydrostatic transmission. Its operating weight ranges from 4775 to 11965 pounds, and it is suitable for operations of up to 200 acres.

Provisional listing — the headline figure is shown; full specifications are auto-generated and pending verification against published sources.

Rated power

63 hp

Weight

4775 to 11965 pounds

Catalogue coverage

Variants represented

Richest spec table

110 rows

Recorded power

63 hp

Transmissions

8-speed

Production years

1984-1988

Verified variants

No linked source document is currently displayed; verify critical figures with the manufacturer or dealer.

Hover a source tag to verify

Overview

ManufacturerFordReference

Industrial tractorReference

Two-wheel driveReference

Differential lockstandardReference

Steeringhydrostatic powerReference

Differential mechanical wet disc brakesReference

Two-post ROPS.Reference

Engine

Ford 3.3L 3-cyl dieselReference

Engine (gross)47.0 kWReference

Engine44.7 kWReference

FordReference

dieselReference

3-cylinderReference

liquid-cooledReference

Displacement3.3 LReference

Bore/Stroke112 x 112 mmReference

Power44.7 kWReference

Power (gross)47.0 kWReference

Air cleanerdryReference

Compression16.3:1Reference

Rated RPM2200Reference

Torque228.5 NmReference

Torque RPM1400Reference

Starter volts12Reference

Oil capacity6.6 LReference

Coolant capacity10.4 LReference

Transmission

8-speedReference

6-speedReference

4-speedReference

TransmissionManual-shiftReference

Gears8 forward and 2 reverseReference

Oil capacity12.3 LReference

Four speeds, plus reverse, with two ranges.Reference

TransmissionManual-reversingReference

Gears6 forward and 4 reverseReference

Three forward and two reverse speeds with high and low range.Reference

TransmissionTorque ConverterReference

Gears4 forward and reverseReference

Oil capacity18.0 LReference

Four speeds in each direction with torque converter. The torque converter has a 2.78-to-1 torque multiplication ratio and a stall speed of 2050 rpm. Power-take-off (PTO) was not available on the 540B with the torque-converter transmission.Reference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)38.8 kWReference

Hydraulic system32.2 LReference

Hydraulic system45.4 LReference

Hydraulic system41.6 LReference

Typeopen centerReference

Capacity32.2 LReference

Capacity45.4 LReference

Capacity41.6 LReference

Pressure172.4 barReference

Total flow21.2 lpmReference

Total flow32.6 lpmReference

Total flow81.4 lpmReference

Steering flow22.3 lpmReference

Steering cap.4.7 LReference

Rear TypeIReference

Rear lift (at ends)1397 kgReference

Rear PTOtransmissionReference

Rear PTOindependent (optional with 8-speed)Reference

Rear PTO Type540Reference

Capacities

Fuel60.6 LReference

Steering4.7 LReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase205 cmReference

Weight4775 to 11965 poundsReference

Front tire7.50-16Reference

Rear tire14.9-24Reference

Ag front7.50-16Reference

Ag rear16.9-24Reference

Industrial front7.50-16Reference

Industrial front11.00L-16Reference

Industrial rear14.9-24Reference

Industrial rear16.9-24Reference

Length309 cmReference

Length487 cmReference

Length703 cmReference

Width171 cmReference

Width215 cmReference

Ground clearance35 cmReference

Front tread139 cmReference

Rear tread154 cmReference

2165 kgReference

4127 kgReference

5427 kgReference

Max front axle4082 kgReference

Max front axle4536 kgReference

Max front axle2326 kgReference

Max rear axle5216 kgReference

Max rear axle4740 kgReference

Ford 540B 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 Backhoe

Backhoe typeFord 765 BackhoeReference

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 540B Height

Hood140 cmReference

ROPS220 cmReference

ROPS234 cmReference

ROPS257 cmReference

Speeds

540B equipped with 16.9-24 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.

Partner tool · Free

Working out if you can afford this tractor?

YourIncomeCalculator.com — free, HMRC-aligned take-home pay, self-employment & VAT calculators. No sign-up.

Calculate your take-home pay

Recommended kit

Handy kit for owners

Popular tractor and farm accessories owners pick up for machines like this.

Disclosure: some links on this page are affiliate links. If you buy through them we may earn a small commission — at no extra cost to you. Learn more.