Tractor · 1954Unverified
Ford 640
Ford 640 — 600 Series · 30 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
30 hp
Max power
21.3 kW
Weight
1374 kg
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Overview
ManufacturerFordReference
Utility tractorReference
Built in Highland Park, Michigan, USAReference
Original price was $2,056 in 1957Reference
Two-wheel driveReference
SteeringmanualReference
Steeringpower assist optionalReference
Differential mechanical expanding shoe brakesReference
Open operator station.Reference
Variants
740row-cropReference
620no PTO, hydraulics, or 3-point hitchReference
630no PTOReference
640four-speedReference
650five-speedReference
660five-speed, live PTOReference
Engine
Ford 2.2L 4-cyl gasolineReference
Ford 2.2L 4-cyl LP gasReference
Belt (claimed)22.4 kWReference
Plows2 (14-inch)Reference
Drawbar (tested)21.3 kWReference
Belt (tested)23.1 kWReference
Ford EAE Red TigerReference
gasolineReference
4-cylinder 8-valveReference
liquid-cooled inlineReference
Displacement2.2 LReference
Bore/Stroke87 x 91 mmReference
EmissionsTier 0Reference
Air cleaneroil bathReference
Compression6.6:1Reference
Rated RPM2200Reference
Firing order1-2-4-3Reference
Starter volts6Reference
Coolant capacity14.2 LReference
Sparkplug14MMReference
Sparkplug gap0.635 mmReference
Sparkplug gap0.711 mmReference
Oil capacity4.7 LReference
Oil change100 hReference
LP gasReference
Sparkplug gap0.711 mmReference
Sparkplug gap0.787 mmReference
Belt power (max)23.1 kWReference
Max power21.3 kWReference
Belt power (max)21.2 kWReference
Max power20.2 kWReference
Transmission
4-speed unsynchronized gearReference
TransmissionFordReference
Typeunsynchronized gearReference
Gears4 forward and 1 reverseReference
Clutchdry discReference
Capacities
Fuel41.6 LReference
Diameter22 cmReference
Width16 cmReference
RPM1,366Reference
Speed980.85 meters/minReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Hydraulic system8.5 LReference
Typeopen centerReference
Capacity8.5 LReference
Pressure137.9 barReference
Pump flow18.2 lpmReference
Steering flow24.6 lpmReference
Steering press.6.9 barReference
Rear TypeIReference
Controlposition and draft controlReference
Rear lift567 kgReference
Rear PTOtransmission (non-live)Reference
Rear PTO Type540 (1.125)Reference
Dimensions
Wheelbase191 cmReference
Weight1374 kgReference
Front tire5.50-16Reference
Rear tire11-28Reference
Ag front5.50-16Reference
Ag rear11-28Reference
Length308 cmReference
Width164 cmReference
Height149 cmReference
Ballasted weight1651 kgReference
Ground clearance53 cmReference
Front tread132 to 193 cmReference
Rear tread132 to 193 cmReference
Ford 640 attachments
front-end loaderReference
640 Serial Number Location
On the left-hand side of the transmission housing behind the starter.Reference
640 Serial Numbers
19541Reference
195510615Reference
195677271Reference
1957116368Reference
FAQ: How to read a serial number table.Reference
Electrical
GroundpositiveReference
Charging systemgeneratorReference
Charging amps20Reference
Battery volts6Reference
Test results
NTTL 560: gasoline 4-speed 2WDReference
NTTL 627: LP gas 4-speed 2WDReference
Gasoline 4-speed 2WDSeptember 19 - October 4, 1955Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 560 fileReference
Belt fuel use (max)11.0 l/hourReference
Drawbar performanceReference
Gear 2 used for power test.Reference
Max pull1364 kgReference
Gear 1 used for pull test.Reference
LP gas 4-speed 2WDJune 24 - July 12, 1957Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 627 fileReference
Belt fuel use (max)14.8 l/hourReference
Max pull1275 kgReference
Speeds
With 11x28 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.