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Tractor · 1954Unverified

Ford 740

Name: Ford 740
Brand: Ford

Ford 740 — 700 Series · 30 hp. Reference specifications; pending source verification.

The Ford 740 is a compact tractor model with a rated output of 30 hp, making it suitable for smaller-scale operations. Produced between 1954 and 1957, this model features a 4-cylinder petrol liquid-cooled engine, paired with a 4-speed gearbox and two-wheel drive. The listed operating weight ranges from 3079 to 3390 pounds, and it is designed for tasks covering 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

21.1 kW

Weight

3079 to 3390 pounds

Catalogue coverage

Variants represented

Richest spec table

82 rows

Recorded power

30 hp

Transmissions

4-speed unsynchronized gear

Production years

1954-1957

Verified variants

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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.

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