740 by Ford
1954 - 1957
Series:
1958 - 1962
| 1958 - 1962 |
| 701 Workmaster Series |
| Row-Crop tractor |
Production
| Production | |
| Manufacturer: | Ford |
| Type: | Row-Crop tractor |
| Factory: | Highland Park, Michigan, USA |
| The Ford 741 was one of the models in the "701 Workmaster" series. | |
Variants
| Variants | |
| 771: | Select-O-Speed |
| 741: | 4-speed |
Ford 741 Power
| Ford 741 Power | |
| Engine: | 48.4 hp 36.1 kW |
| Belt (claimed): | 32 hp 23.9 kW |
| Plows: | 2 (14-inch) |
Ford 741 Engines
| Ford 741 Engines | |
| Ford 2.2L 4-cyl gasoline | |
| Ford 2.2L 4-cyl LP gas | |
| Ford 2.4L 4-cyl diesel | |
| Engine details ... |
Mechanical
| Mechanical | |
| Chassis: | 4x2 2WD |
| Steering: | power assist |
| Brakes: | differential mechanical expanding shoe |
| Cab: | Open operator station. |
| Transmission: | 4-speed unsynchronized gear |
| Transmission details ... | |
Capacity
| Capacity | |
| Fuel: | 13 gal 49.2 L |
| Hydraulic system: | 4 gal 15.1 L |
Hydraulics
| Hydraulics | |
| Type: | open |
| Capacity: | 4 gal 15.1 L |
Tractor hitch
| Tractor hitch | |
| Rear Type: | I |
| Rear lift: | 1,250 lbs 567 kg |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Power Take-off (PTO) | |
| Rear PTO: | independent |
| Rear RPM: | 540 |
Dimensions & Tires
| Dimensions & Tires | |
| Wheelbase: | 85.3 inches 216 cm |
| Weight: | 3,400 lbs 1542 kg |
| Front tire: | 6x16 |
| Rear tire: | 11x28 |
| Full dimensions and tires ... | |
Ford 741 attachments
| Ford 741 attachments | |
| front-end loader | |
| Attachment details ... |
741 Serial Numbers
| 741 Serial Numbers | |
| Location: | The serial number on the Ford 741 is on the left side, behind the starter and on top of the transmission case. |
| photo of 741 serial number | |
| 1957: | 1001 |
| 1958: | 11977 |
| 1959: | 58312 |
| 1960: | 105943 |
| 1961: | 131427 |
| 1962: | 155531 |
how to read serial numbers... | |
Electrical
| Electrical | |
| Ground: | positive (6V) |
| negative (12V) | |
| Charging system: | generator |
| Charging amps: | 20 |
| Battery volts: | 6 (gas/lp) |
| 12 (diesel) | |
| Battery AH: | 80 (6V) |
| 135 (12V) | |
Production
Variants
1954 - 1957
| 1954 - 1957 |
| 600 Series |
| Utility tractor |
Production
| Production | |
| Manufacturer: | Ford |
| Type: | Utility tractor |
| Factory: | Highland Park, Michigan, USA |
| Original price: | $2,056 (1957 ) |
Variants
| 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 |
Ford 640 Power
| Ford 640 Power | |
| Belt (claimed): | 30 hp 22.4 kW |
| Plows: | 2 (14-inch) |
| Drawbar (tested): | 28.59 hp 21.3 kW |
| Belt (tested): | 31.01 hp 23.1 kW |
| power test details ... | |
Ford 640 Engines
| Ford 640 Engines | |
| Ford 2.2L 4-cyl gasoline | |
| Ford 2.2L 4-cyl LP gas | |
| Engine details ... |
Mechanical
| Mechanical | |
| Chassis: | 4x2 2WD |
| Steering: | manual |
| power assist optional | |
| Brakes: | differential mechanical expanding shoe |
| Cab: | Open operator station. |
| Transmission: | 4-speed unsynchronized gear |
| Transmission details ... | |
Capacity
| Capacity | |
| Fuel: | 11 gal 41.6 L |
| Hydraulic system: | 2.25 gal 8.5 L |
Hydraulics
| Hydraulics | |
| Capacity: | 2.25 gal 8.5 L |
| Steering flow: | 6.5 gpm 24.6 lpm |
| Steering press.: | 100 psi 6.9 bar |
Tractor hitch
| Tractor hitch | |
| Rear Type: | I |
| Rear lift: | 1,250 lbs 567 kg |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Power Take-off (PTO) | |
| Rear PTO: | transmission (non-live) |
| Rear RPM: | 540 (1.125) |
Dimensions & Tires
| Dimensions & Tires | |
| Wheelbase: | 75.2 inches 191 cm |
| Weight: | 3031 lbs 1374 kg |
| Front tire: | 5.50-16 |
| Rear tire: | 11-28 |
| Full dimensions and tires ... | |
640 Serial Numbers
| 640 Serial Numbers | |
| Location: | On the left-hand side of the transmission housing behind the starter. |
| photo of 640 serial number | |
| 1954: | 1 |
| 1955: | 10615 |
| 1956: | 77271 |
| 1957: | 116368 |
how to read serial numbers... | |
Belt Pulley
| Belt Pulley | |
| Diameter: | 9 inches 22 cm |
| Width: | 6.5 inches 16 cm |
| RPM: | 1,366 |
| Speed: | 3,218 ft/min 980.85 meters/min |
Electrical
| Electrical | |
| Ground: | positive |
| Charging system: | generator |
| Charging amps: | 20 |
| Battery volts: | 6 |
Ford 740 Power
22.4 kW
21.1 kW
23.6 kW
1954 - 1957
| 1954 - 1957 |
| 700 Series |
| Row-Crop tractor |
Series:
| Series: | 740 |
| 741 ↓ |
Nebraska Tractor Test 570
| Nebraska Tractor Test 570 | |||
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Nebraska Tractor Test 570
| Nebraska Tractor Test 570 | |
| Gasoline 4-speed 2WD November 7 - 15, 1955 Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 570 file | |
| Belt power (max): | 31.62 hp 23.6 kW |
| Belt fuel use (max): | 3.0 gal/hour 11.4 l/hour |
| Drawbar performance | |
| Max power: | 28.32 hp 21.1 kW |
| Gear 2 used for power test. | |
| Max pull: | 3,117 lbs 1413 kg |
| Gear 1 used for pull test. | |
Ford 740 Engines
1954 - 1957
| 1954 - 1957 |
| 700 Series |
| Row-Crop tractor |
Series:
| Series: | 740 |
| 741 ↓ |
Engines overview
| Engines overview | |
| Ford 2.2L 4-cyl gasoline | |
| Ford 2.2L 4-cyl LP gas |
Engine Detail
| Engine Detail | |
| Ford EAE Red Tiger | |
| gasoline | |
| 4-cylinder 8-valve | |
| liquid-cooled vertical inline | |
| Displacement: | 134 ci 2.2 L |
| Bore/Stroke: | 3.44x3.60 inches 87 x 91 mm |
| Emissions: | Tier 0 |
| Air cleaner: | oil bath |
| Compression: | 6.6:1 |
| Rated RPM: | 2200 |
| Firing order: | 1-2-4-3 |
| Starter volts: | 6 |
| Coolant capacity: | 15 qts 14.2 L |
| Sparkplug: | 14MM |
| Sparkplug gap: | 0.025 inches 0.635 mm (min) |
| 0.028 inches 0.711 mm (max) | |
Engine Oil
| Engine Oil | |
| Oil capacity: | 5 qts 4.7 L |
| Oil change: | 100 h |
Engine Detail
| Engine Detail | |
| Ford EAE Red Tiger | |
| LP gas | |
| 4-cylinder 8-valve | |
| liquid-cooled vertical inline | |
| Displacement: | 134 ci 2.2 L |
| Bore/Stroke: | 3.44x3.60 inches 87 x 91 mm |
| Air cleaner: | oil bath |
| Compression: | 6.6:1 |
| Rated RPM: | 2200 |
| Firing order: | 1-2-4-3 |
| Sparkplug: | 14MM |
| Sparkplug gap: | 0.028 inches 0.711 mm (min) |
| 0.031 inches 0.787 mm (max) | |
Engine Oil
| Engine Oil | |
| Oil capacity: | 5 qts 4.7 L |
| Oil change: | 100 h |
Mechanical
1954 - 1957
| 1954 - 1957 |
| 700 Series |
| Row-Crop tractor |
Series:
| Series: | 740 |
| 741 ↓ |
Transmission
| Transmission | |
| Transmission: | Ford |
| Type: | unsynchronized gear |
| Gears: | 4 forward and 1 reverse |
| Clutch: | dry plate |
Speeds
| Speeds | |
Capacity
8.5 L
Hydraulics
8.5 L
Tractor hitch
567 kg
Power Take-off (PTO)
Dimensions & Tires
216 cm
1954 - 1957
| 1954 - 1957 |
| 700 Series |
| Row-Crop tractor |
Series:
| Series: | 740 |
| 741 ↓ |
Ford 740 Tires
| Ford 740 Tires | |
| Ag front: | 6x16 |
| Ag rear: | 11x28 |
Dimensions
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase: | 85.3 inches 216 cm |
| Length: | 132.1 inches 335 cm |
| Height: | 65.07 inches 165 cm |
| Ground clearance: | 27.25 inches 69 cm |
| Front tread: | 8.3 to 16.3 inches 21 to 41 cm |
| Rear tread: | 56 to 80 inches 142 to 203 cm |
Ford 740 Weight
| Ford 740 Weight | |
| Shipping: | 3,079 lbs 1396 kg |
| Operating: | 3,390 lbs 1537 kg |
| Ballasted: | 4,487 lbs 2035 kg |
740 Serial Numbers
how to read serial numbers...
Belt Pulley
22 cm
16 cm
980.85 meters/min
Electrical
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