Tractor · 1958Unverified
Ford 541
Ford 541 — 501 Workmaster Series · 34 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
34 hp
Weight
3513 to 3664 pounds
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Overview
ManufacturerFordReference
Row-Crop tractorReference
Built in Highland Park, Michigan, USAReference
The Ford 541 was a cultivating tractor with an offset chassis to improve visibility of the rows below the tractor. The engine and driveline were offset to the driver's left.Reference
Two-wheel driveReference
SteeringmanualReference
Mechanical expanding shoe brakesReference
Open operator station.Reference
Variants
541offsetReference
541-4offset high-clearanceReference
641utilityReference
741row-cropReference
Engine
Ford 2.2L 4-cyl gasolineReference
Ford 2.2L 4-cyl LP gasReference
Ford 2.4L 4-cyl dieselReference
Drawbar (claimed)22.9 kWReference
Belt (claimed)26.3 kWReference
FordReference
gasolineReference
4-cylinderReference
liquid-cooledReference
Displacement2.2 LReference
Bore/Stroke87 x 91 mmReference
Compression7.5:1Reference
Rated RPM2000Reference
Firing order1-2-4-3Reference
Starter volts6Reference
Oil capacity4.7 LReference
Coolant capacity14.2 LReference
LP gasReference
dieselReference
Displacement2.4 LReference
Bore/Stroke90 x 91 mmReference
Rated RPM2200Reference
Starter volts12Reference
Transmission
4-speed gearReference
TypegearReference
Gears4 forward and 1 reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)25.4 kWReference
Hydraulic system30.3 LReference
Typeopen centerReference
Capacity30.3 LReference
Rear TypeIReference
Capacities
Fuel41.6 LReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase226 cmReference
Weight3513 to 3664 poundsReference
Front tire5.50-16Reference
541 Rear tire10-28Reference
541 Standard tires (ag)Front: 5.50-16. Rear: 10-28Reference
541-4 Standard tires (ag)Front: 5.50-16. Rear: 10-38Reference
541 Optional tires (ag)Front: 5.50-16. Rear: 11-28Reference
541-4 Optional tires (ag)Front: 5.50-16. Rear: 12-38Reference
Length356 cmReference
Width141 cmReference
541 Shipping weight1593 kgReference
541-4 Shipping weight1661 kgReference
541 Ground clearance49 cmReference
541-4 Ground clearance63 cmReference
Front tread101 to 198 cmReference
Rear tread101/111/121/132/142/152/162/172 cmReference
541 Serial Numbers
Location:The serial number on the Ford 541 is on the left side, behind the starter and on top of the transmission case.Reference
19571001Reference
195811977Reference
195958312Reference
1960105943Reference
1961131427Reference
1962155531Reference
FAQ: How to read a serial number table.Reference
Electrical
Groundpositive (6V)Reference
Groundnegative (12V)Reference
Battery volts6 (gas/LP)Reference
Battery volts12 (diesel)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.