Ford 740: all source data
All 83 values recorded for this model, as the source lists them and in its units. The spec sheet shows the same data checked, typed and converted.
Overview
Production| Manufacturer | Ford |
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| (no label) | Row-Crop tractor |
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| (no label) | Built in Highland Park, Michigan, USA |
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| (no label) | Original price was $2,671 in 1954 |
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Engine| (no label) | Ford 2.2L 4-cyl gasoline |
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| (no label) | Ford 2.2L 4-cyl LP gas |
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Transmission| (no label) | 4-speed unsynchronized gear |
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Power| Belt (claimed) | 30 hp | 22.4 kW |
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| Plows | 2 (14-inch) |
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| Drawbar (tested) | 28.32 hp | 21.1 kW |
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| Belt (tested) | 31.62 hp | 23.6 kW |
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Mechanical| (no label) | Two-wheel drive |
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| (no label) | Differential mechanical internal expanding shoe brakes |
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| (no label) | Open operator station. |
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Capacity| Hydraulic system | 2.25 gal | 8.5 L |
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Hydraulics| Capacity | 2.25 gal | 8.5 L |
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Hitch| Rear Type | I |
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| Rear lift | 1,250 lbs | 567 kg |
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Pto| Rear PTO | transmission (non-live) |
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| Rear PTO Type | 540 |
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Dimensions| Wheelbase | 85.3 inches | 216 cm |
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| Weight | 3079 to 3390 pounds |
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| Front tire | 6x16 |
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| Rear tire | 11x28 |
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Serial location| (no label) | On the left-hand side of the transmission housing behind the starter. |
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Belt pulley| Diameter | 9 inches | 22 cm |
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| Width | 6.5 inches | 16 cm |
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| RPM | 1,366 |
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| Speed | 3,218 ft/min | 980.85 meters/min |
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Electrical| Ground | positive |
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| Charging system | generator |
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| Charging amps | 20 |
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| Battery volts | 6 |
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Engine
Engine options| (no label) | Ford 2.2L 4-cyl gasoline |
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| (no label) | Ford 2.2L 4-cyl LP gas |
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Engine detail| (no label) | Ford EAE Red Tiger |
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| (no label) | gasoline |
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| (no label) | 4-cylinder 8-valve |
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| (no label) | liquid-cooled vertical inline |
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| Displacement | 134 ci | 2.2 L |
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| Bore/Stroke | 3.44x3.60 inches | 87 x 91 mm |
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| Emissions | Tier 0 |
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| Air cleaner | oil bath |
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| Compression | 6.6:1 |
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| Rated RPM | 2200 |
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| Firing order | 1-2-4-3 |
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| Starter volts | 6 |
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| Coolant capacity (Coolant) | 15 qts | 14.2 L |
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| Sparkplug | 14MM |
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| Sparkplug gap | 0.025 inches (min) | 0.635 mm |
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| Sparkplug gap | 0.028 inches (max) | 0.711 mm |
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| (no label) | Ford EAE Red Tiger |
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| (no label) | LP gas |
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| (no label) | 4-cylinder 8-valve |
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| (no label) | liquid-cooled vertical inline |
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| Displacement | 134 ci | 2.2 L |
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| Bore/Stroke | 3.44x3.60 inches | 87 x 91 mm |
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| Air cleaner | oil bath |
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| Compression | 6.6:1 |
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| Rated RPM | 2200 |
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| Firing order | 1-2-4-3 |
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| Sparkplug | 14MM |
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| Sparkplug gap | 0.028 inches (min) | 0.711 mm |
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| Sparkplug gap | 0.031 inches (max) | 0.787 mm |
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Engine oil| Oil capacity | 5 qts | 4.7 L |
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| Oil change | 100 h |
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| Oil capacity | 5 qts | 4.7 L |
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| Oil change | 100 h |
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Transmission
Transmission| Transmission | Ford |
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| Type | unsynchronized gear |
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| Gears | 4 forward and 1 reverse |
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| Clutch | dry plate |
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Dimensions
Tires| Ag front | 6x16 |
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| Ag rear | 11x28 |
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Dimensions| Wheelbase | 85.3 inches | 216 cm |
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| Length | 132.1 inches | 335 cm |
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| Height | 65.07 inches | 165 cm |
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| Ground clearance | 27.25 inches | 69 cm |
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| Front tread | 8.3 to 16.3 inches | 21 to 41 cm |
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| Rear tread | 56 to 80 inches | 142 to 203 cm |
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Weight| Shipping | 3,079 lbs | 1396 kg |
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| Operating | 3,390 lbs | 1537 kg |
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| Ballasted | 4,487 lbs | 2035 kg |
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