Ford 541 Row-Crop tractor Technical Specifications
Ford 541 is a Row-Crop tractor that was produced by the John Deere between 1958 – 1962.
Below you will find detailed technical specifications for Ford 541 covering engine types, horsepower ratings, weight, height, fuel type and tank volume, oil capacity and type, hydraulic system diagram, wiring diagram, battery specs, etc.
Ford 541 Production
Manufacturer: |
Manufacturer: |
Ford
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Type: |
Row-Crop tractor
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Factory: |
Highland Park, Michigan, USA
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The Ford 541 was a cultivating tractor with an offset chassis to improve visibility of the rows below the tractor. The engine and driveline were offset to the driver`s left. |
Ford 541 Power
Engine: |
Drawbar (claimed): |
30.7 hp
22.9 kW
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PTO (claimed): |
34 hp
25.4 kW
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Belt (claimed): |
35.25 hp
26.3 kW
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Ford 541 Engines |
Ford 2.2L 4-cyl gasoline |
Ford 2.2L 4-cyl LP gas |
Ford 2.4L 4-cyl diesel |
Mechanical |
Chassis: |
4×2 2WD
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Steering: |
manual
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Brakes: |
mechanical expanding shoe
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Cab: |
Open operator station.
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Transmission: |
4-speed gear
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Capacity |
Fuel: |
11 gal
41.6 L
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Hydraulic system: |
8 gal
30.3 L
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Hydraulics |
Type: |
open center
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Capacity: |
8 gal
30.3 L
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Tractor hitch |
Rear Type: |
I
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Dimensions & Tires |
Wheelbase: |
89 inches
226 cm
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Weight: |
3513 to 3664 pounds
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Front tire: |
5.50-16
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541 Rear tire: |
10-28
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Full dimensions and tires … |
541 Serial Numbers |
Location: |
The serial number on the Ford 541 is on the left side, behind the starter and on top of the transmission case.
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1957: |
1001
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1958: |
11977
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1959: |
58312
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1960: |
105943
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1961: |
131427
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1962: |
155531
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Ford 541 Electrical
Ground: |
positive (6V)
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negative (12V)
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Battery volts: |
6 (gas/LP)
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12 (diesel)
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Ford 541 Mechanical
Chassis: |
4×2 2WD
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Steering: |
manual
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Brakes: |
mechanical expanding shoe
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Cab: |
Open operator station.
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Transmission: |
4-speed gear
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Capacity
Fuel: |
11 gal
41.6 L
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Hydraulic system: |
8 gal
30.3 L
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Hydraulics
Type: |
open center
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Capacity: |
8 gal
30.3 L
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Tracktor Hitch
Ford 541 Engine detail
Engine Detail |
Ford |
gasoline |
4-cylinder |
liquid-cooled |
Displacement: |
134 ci
2.2 L
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Bore/Stroke: |
3.4375×3.60 inches
87 x 91 mm
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Compression: |
7.5:1
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Rated RPM: |
2000
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Firing order: |
1-2-4-3
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Starter volts: |
6
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Oil capacity: |
5 qts
4.7 L
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Coolant capacity: |
15 qts
14.2 L
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Engine Oil |
Ford 541 Transmission overview
Type: |
gear
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Gears: |
4 forward and 1 reverse
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Ford 541 Dimensions
Wheelbase: |
89 inches
226 cm
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Length: |
140.5 inches
356 cm
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Width: |
55.6 inches
141 cm *Minimum at 40-inch tread.
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541 Shiping weight: |
3513 lbs
1593 kg
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541-4 Shiping weight: |
3664 lbs
1661 kg
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541 Ground clearance: |
19.44 inches
49 cm
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541-4 Ground clearance: |
25.06 inches
63 cm
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Front tread: |
40 to 78 inches
101 to 198 cm
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Rear tread: |
40/44/48/52/56/60/64/68 inches
101/111/121/132/142/152/162/172 cm
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FAQ
Is Ford 541 a good tractor?
The Ford 541 is one of the great tractors in the Ford stable, and it has earned Ford a fantastic reputation.
How much oil does a Ford 541 take?
Check out the Ford 541 oil capacity and oil type in the engine specs section as it may vary across the engines. Keep in mind, that older models might have their oil capacity increased over time. You may compare between the early and late oil capacity.
Do tractors have VIN numbers?
Every tractor has a VIN number. The number is usually engraved below the driver’s seat. Tractor manufacturers put the number in different places on the tractor body.
What was the last year Ford made the ?
The Ford 541 was an agricultural tractor model made from 1958 – 1962
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