Ford 640

Production ended · 2WD

Belt power · claimed

30 hp

Weight
3,031 lb
Engines
2 Gasoline · LP gas
Built
no record
Price new · 1957
$2,056

Power

Power specifications
Engineno record
PTOno record
Drawbar28.6 hp tested
Belt pulley30 hp claimed
Belt pulley, tested31 hp
Listed power33 hp belt basis
Plows rated2

Engines

Engines fitted to the Ford 640
Ford 2.2L 4-cyl gasolineGasoline · 4 cyl134 ci
Ford 2.2L 4-cyl LP gasLP gas · 4 cyl134 ci
Engine details
Ford 2.2L 4-cyl gasoline
Bore × stroke
3.44 in × 3.6 in
Rated speed
2,200 rpm
Compression
6.6:1
Cooling
liquid-cooled inline
Emissions
Tier 0
Firing order
1-2-4-3
Notes
4-cylinder 8-valve
Ford 2.2L 4-cyl LP gas
Bore × stroke
3.44 in × 3.6 in
Rated speed
2,200 rpm
Compression
6.6:1
Cooling
liquid-cooled inline
Firing order
1-2-4-3
Notes
4-cylinder 8-valve

Transmissions

Transmissions for the Ford 640
Fordunsynchronized gear4F / 1R

Weight

Weight specifications
Weight3,031 lb unspecified
Ballasted3,641 lb

Dimensions

Dimensions specifications
Wheelbase75.2 in
Length121.4 in
Width64.8 in
Height58.7 in
Ground clearance21 in
Front tread, narrowest52 in
Front tread, widest76 in
Rear tread, narrowest52 in
Rear tread, widest76 in

Capacities

Capacities specifications
Fuel tank11 gal
Hydraulic system2.3 gal

Hydraulics

Hydraulics specifications
Systemopen center
Pump flow4.8 gpm
Steering flow6.5 gpm
Pressure2,000 psi
Steering pressure100 psi

Hitch

Hitch specifications
Rear hitch categoryI
Controlposition and draft control
Rear lift capacity1,250 lb

PTO

PTO specifications
Rear PTOtransmission (non-live)
Rear PTO speeds540 (1.125)

Chassis

Chassis specifications
Drive2WD
Steeringmanual
BrakesDifferential mechanical expanding shoe brakes
CabOpen operator station

Tires

Tires specifications
Front5.50-16
Rear11-28

Electrical

Electrical specifications
System voltage6 V
Charginggenerator
Charging output20 A
Groundpositive

Production

Production specifications
Price new$2,056 (1957)
FactoriesHighland Park, Michigan, USA
Built byFord

Variants

  • 740 row-crop
  • 620 no PTO, hydraulics, or 3-point hitch
  • 630 no PTO
  • 640 four-speed
  • 650 five-speed
  • 660 five-speed, live PTO

Serial numbers

On the left-hand side of the transmission housing behind the starter.

First serial number by year
YearFirst serial
19541
195510615
195677271
1957116368

Literature

  • 1200 Farm Loaders Ford, 1966
  • Owner's Manual Series 600 and 800 (SE6085) 1956
  • Accessories and special items for your Ford tracotr 1958
  • 1955-1960 Tractor Shop Manual (SE-8175) 1961
  • New 600 Model Ford Tractor 1954

Attachments

  • front-end loader