Tractor · 1954Unverified
Ford 740
Ford 740 — 700 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
21.1 kW
Weight
3079 to 3390 pounds
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Overview
ManufacturerFordReference
Row-Crop tractorReference
Built in Highland Park, Michigan, USAReference
Original price was $2,671 in 1954Reference
Two-wheel driveReference
Differential mechanical internal expanding shoe brakesReference
Open operator station.Reference
Variants
640utility chassisReference
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)21.1 kWReference
Belt (tested)23.6 kWReference
Ford EAE Red TigerReference
gasolineReference
4-cylinder 8-valveReference
liquid-cooled vertical 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)23.6 kWReference
Max power21.1 kWReference
Transmission
4-speed unsynchronized gearReference
TransmissionFordReference
Typeunsynchronized gearReference
Gears4 forward and 1 reverseReference
Clutchdry plateReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Hydraulic system8.5 LReference
Capacity8.5 LReference
Rear TypeIReference
Rear lift567 kgReference
Rear PTOtransmission (non-live)Reference
Rear PTO Type540Reference
Dimensions
Wheelbase216 cmReference
Weight3079 to 3390 poundsReference
Front tire6x16Reference
Rear tire11x28Reference
Ag front6x16Reference
Ag rear11x28Reference
Length335 cmReference
Height165 cmReference
Ground clearance69 cmReference
Front tread21 to 41 cmReference
Rear tread142 to 203 cmReference
Shipping1396 kgReference
Operating1537 kgReference
Ballasted2035 kgReference
740 Serial Number Location
On the left-hand side of the transmission housing behind the starter.Reference
740 Serial Numbers
19541Reference
195510615Reference
195677271Reference
1957116368Reference
FAQ: How to read a serial number table.Reference
Capacities
Diameter22 cmReference
Width16 cmReference
RPM1,366Reference
Speed980.85 meters/minReference
Electrical
GroundpositiveReference
Charging systemgeneratorReference
Charging amps20Reference
Battery volts6Reference
Test results
Gasoline 4-speed 2WDNovember 7 - 15, 1955Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 570 fileReference
Belt fuel use (max)11.4 l/hourReference
Drawbar performanceReference
Gear 2 used for power test.Reference
Max pull1413 kgReference
Gear 1 used for pull test.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.