Ford 640 Tractor (1957)

Manufacturer:Ford

Price:2,056(USD)

Series:600 Series

Model:640

Equipment Type: Utility Tractors

Factory:Highland Park, Michigan, USA

Full Specifications

NEBRASKA TRACTOR TEST 560 2

Description: Gasoline 4-speed 2WD September 19 - October 4, 1955 Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 560 file Drawbar performance Gear 2 used for power test Gear 1 used for pull test
Belt power (max): 31.01hp / 23.1kW
Belt fuel use (max): 2.9gal/hour / 11.0l/hour
Max power: 28.59hp / 21.3kW
Max pull: 3,008lbs / 1364kg

NEBRASKA TRACTOR TEST 627 2

Description: LP gas 4-speed 2WD June 24 - July 12, 1957 Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 627 file Drawbar performance Gear 2 used for power test Gear 1 used for pull test.
Belt power (max): 28.45hp / 21.2kW
Belt fuel use (max): 3.9gal/hour / 14.8l/hour
Max power: 27.11hp / 20.2kW
Max pull: 2,812lbs / 1275kg

FORD 640 POWER

Belt (claimed): 30hp / 22.4kW
Plows: 2 (14-inch)
Drawbar (tested): 28.59hp / 21.3kW
Belt (tested): 31.01hp / 23.1kW

ENGINES OVERVIEW

Description: Ford 2.2L 4-cyl gasoline Ford 2.2L 4-cyl LP gas

ENGINE DETAIL 1

Description: Ford EAE Red Tiger gasoline 4-cylinder 8-valve liquid-cooled vertical inline
Displacement: 134ci / 2.2L
Bore/Stroke: 3.44x3.60inches / 87 x 91mm
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: 15qts / 14.2L
Sparkplug: 14MM
Sparkplug gap: 0.025inches / 0.635mm (min) / 0.028inches / 0.711 mm (max)

ENGINE OIL 1

Oil capacity: 5qts / 4.7L
Oil change: 100 h

ENGINE DETAIL 2

Description: Ford EAE Red Tiger LP gas 4-cylinder 8-valve liquid-cooled vertical inline
Displacement: 134ci / 2.2L
Bore/Stroke: 3.44x3.60inches / 87 x 91mm
Air cleaner: oil bath
Compression: 6.6:1
Rated RPM: 2200
Firing order: 1-2-4-3
Sparkplug: 14MM
Sparkplug gap: 0.028inches / 0.711mm (min) / 0.031inches/ 0.787mm (max)

ENGINE OIL 2

Oil capacity: 5qts / 4.7L
Oil change: 100 h

FORD 640 ENGINES

Description: Ford 2.2L 4-cyl gasoline Ford 2.2L 4-cyl LP gas

TRANSMISSION

Transmission: Ford
Type: unsynchronized gear
Gears: 4 forward and 1 reverse
Clutch: dry disc

SPEEDS

Description: With 11x28 rear tires./

MECHANICAL

Chassis: 4x2 2WD
Steering: manual/power assist optional
Brakes: differential mechanical expanding shoe
Cab: Open operator station.
Transmission: 4-speed unsynchronized gear

CAPACITY

Fuel: 11gal / 41.6L
Hydraulic system: 2.25gal / 8.5L

HYDRAULICS

Capacity: 2.25gal / 8.5L
Steering flow: 6.5gpm / 24.6lpm
Steering press.: 100psi / 6.9bar

TRACTOR HITCH

Rear Type: I
Rear lift: 1,250lbs / 567kg

POWER TAKE-OFF (PTO)

Rear PTO: transmission (non-live)
Rear RPM: 540 (1.125)

FORD 640 TIRES

Ag front: 5.50-16
Ag rear: 11-28

DIMENSIONS

Wheelbase: 75.2inches / 191cm
Length: 121.4inches / 308cm
Width: 64.75inches / 164cm
Height: 58.7inches / 149cm
Weight: 3031lbs / 1374kg
Ballasted weight: 3,641lbs / 1651kg
Ground clearance: 21inches / 53cm
Front tread: 52 to 76inches / 132 to 193cm
Rear tread: 52 to 76inches / 132 to 193cm

DIMENSIONS & TIRES

Wheelbase: 75.2inches / 191cm
Weight: 3031lbs / 1374kg
Front tire: 5.50-16
Rear tire: 11-28

640 SERIAL NUMBERS

Location: On the left-hand side of the transmission housing behind the starter.
1954: 1
1955: 10615
1956: 77271
1957: 116368

BELT PULLEY

Diameter: 9inches / 22cm
Width: 6.5inches / 16cm
RPM: 1,366
Speed: 3,218ft/min 980.85meters/min

ELECTRICAL

Ground: positive
Charging system: generator
Charging amps: 20
Battery volts: 6

About Ford Tractor

The 640 model tractor is part of Ford's 9R line of tractors. The 640 is classified as a Utility Tractors and that is often used for Agriculture Tractors production. A engine runs the 640 tractor. This configuration provides better real-world usability.