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Tractor · 1954Unverified

Ford 640

Name: Ford 640
Brand: Ford

Ford 640 — 600 Series · 30 hp. Reference specifications; pending source verification.

The Ford 640 is a compact tractor with a rating of 30 hp, making it a suitable option for smaller-scale operations. Manufactured from 1954 to 1957, this tractor features a 4-cylinder petrol liquid-cooled engine and a 4-speed gearbox driving through two-wheel drive. Weighing 1374 kg, the Ford 640 is designed to handle tasks on plots 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

30 hp

Max power

21.3 kW

Weight

1374 kg

Catalogue coverage

Variants represented

Richest spec table

104 rows

Recorded power

30 hp

Recorded weight

1374 kg

Transmissions

4-speed unsynchronized gear

Production years

1954-1957

Verified variants

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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.

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