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Ford 740

Production ended · 2WD

Belt power · claimed

30 hp

Weight
3,390 lb
Engines
2 Gasoline · LP gas
Built
no record
Price new · 1954
$2,671

Power

Engineno record
PTOno record
Drawbar28.3 hp tested
Belt pulley30 hp claimed
Belt pulley, tested31.6 hp
Listed power33 hp belt basis
Plows rated2

Engines

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 vertical 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 vertical inline
Firing order
1-2-4-3
Notes
4-cylinder 8-valve

Transmissions

Fordunsynchronized gear4F / 1R

Weight

Weight3,390 lb operating
Shipping3,079 lb
Ballasted4,487 lb

Dimensions

Wheelbase85.3 in
Length132.1 in
Height65.1 in
Ground clearance27.2 in
Front tread, narrowest8.3 in
Front tread, widest16.3 in
Rear tread, narrowest56 in
Rear tread, widest80 in

Capacities

Fuel tankno record
Hydraulic system2.3 gal

Hydraulics

Pump flowno record

Hitch

Rear hitch categoryI
Rear lift capacity1,250 lb

PTO

Rear PTOtransmission (non-live)
Rear PTO speeds540

Chassis

Drive2WD
BrakesDifferential mechanical internal expanding shoe brakes
CabOpen operator station

Tires

Front6x16
Rear11x28

Electrical

System voltage6 V
Charginggenerator
Charging output20 A
Groundpositive

Production

Price new$2,671 (1954)
FactoriesHighland Park, Michigan, USA
Built byFord

Variants

  • 640 utility chassis

Serial numbers

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

YearFirst serial
19541
195510615
195677271
1957116368

Literature

  • Accessories and special items for your Ford tracotr 1958
  • 1955-1960 Tractor Shop Manual (SE-8175) 1961
  • Ford Tricycle Tractors 1956