Ford 641 Utility tractor Technical Specifications
Ford 641 is a Row-Crop tractor that was produced by the John Deere between 1957 – 1962.
Below you will find detailed technical specifications for Ford 641 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 641 Production
| Manufacturer: | |
| Manufacturer | Ford |
| Utility tractor | |
| Built in Highland Park, Michigan, USA | |
| Original price was $3,096 in 1961 | |
| This tractor was one of the models that made the 601 Workmaster series. An orchard variant was also available, with a model number of 641-21. | |
| Engine: | 29.82 hp 22.2 kW |
| PTO (tested) | 31.78 hp 23.7 kW |
| Belt (tested) | 33.65 hp 25.1 kW |
Ford 641 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) |
Ford 641 Mechanical
| Two-wheel drive | |
| Steering | manual |
| power assist optional | |
| Differential mechanical expanding shoe brakes | |
| Open operator station. | |
Capacity
| Fuel | 13 gal 49.2 L |
| Hydraulic system | 2 gal 7.6 L |
| Rear axle | 8 qts 7.6 L |
Hydraulics
| Capacity | 2 gal 7.6 L |
| Total flow | 4 gpm 15.1 lpm |
Tracktor Hitch
| Rear Type | I |
| Rear lift | 1,250 lbs 567 kg |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Rear PTO | transmission |
| Rear RPM | 540 |
Ford 641 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 | 3.4375×3.60 inches 87 x 91 mm |
| Emissions | Tier 0 |
| Power (gross) | 48.4 hp 36.1 kW |
| Air cleaner | oil bath |
| Compression | 7.5:1 |
| Rated RPM | 2200 |
| Torque | 126.8 lb-ft 171.9 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 |
| Firing order | 1-2-4-3 |
| Starter volts | 6 |
| Coolant capacity | 15 qts 14.2 L |
| Sparkplug | 14MM |
| Sparkplug gap | 0.025 inches (min) 0.635 mm |
| 0.028 inches (max) 0.711 mm | |
| Engine Oil | |
| Oil capacity | 5 qts 4.7 L |
| Oil change | 100 h |
| Ford 641 Engine | |
Ford 641 Transmission overview
| Manufacturer | Ford |
| Type | unsynchronized gear |
| Gears | 4 forward and 1 reverse |
| Oil capacity | 6 qts 5.7 L |
| Oil type | SAE 80 Mild EP |
Ford 641 Dimensions
| Operating weight | 3,291 lbs 1492 kg |
| Ballasted weight | 5,523 lbs 2505 kg |
| Front tread | 52 to 80 inches 132 to 203 cm |
| Rear tread | 52 to 76 inches 132 to 193 cm |
Ford 641 Tests
| Nebraska Tractor Test 642 | |||
| Nebraska Tractor Test 642 | |
| Gasoline 12-speed 2WD March 20 – 31, 1958 Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 642 file | |
| Belt power (max) | 33.65 hp 25.1 kW |
| Belt fuel use (max) | 3.4 gal/hour 12.9 l/hour |
| Drawbar performance | |
| Max power | 29.82 hp 22.2 kW |
| Gear 5 used for power test. | |
| Max pull | 4,101 lbs 1860 kg |
| Gear 1 used for pull test. | |
| Nebraska Tractor Test 686 | |||
| Nebraska Tractor Test 686 | |
| Diesel 12-speed 2WD March 11 – 18, 1959 Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 686 file | |
| PTO performance | |
| Power at rated engine speed | 31.78 hp 23.7 kW |
| Fuel use | 2.2 gal/hour 8.3 l/hour |
| Power at rated PTO speed | 25.29 hp 18.9 kW |
| Fuel use | 1.8 gal/hour 6.8 l/hour |
| Drawbar performance | |
| Max power | 29.33 hp 21.9 kW |
| Fuel use | 2.3 gal/hour 8.7 l/hour |
| Gear 5 used for power test. | |
| Max pull | 4,230 lbs 1918 kg |
| Gear 1 used for pull test. | |
FAQ
Is Ford 641 a good tractor?
The Ford 641 is one of the great tractors in the Ford stable, and it has earned Ford a fantastic reputation.
How much oil does a Ford 641 take?
Check out the Ford 641 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 641 was an agricultural tractor model made from 1957 – 1962
How much horsepower is a Ford 641?
The engine tested at 29.82 hp
22.2 kW drawbar and 31.78 hp
23.7 kW kW PTO horsepower.
How much does a Ford 641 tractor weight?
Depending on the engine type, the Ford 641 weight ranges from 3,291 lbs
1492 kg .
How much can a Ford 641 Pull?
The max pulling capacity of the Ford 641 tractors starts at 4,101 lbs
1860 kg but may be slightly higher depending on the trim.
How much can a John Ford 641 Lift?
Ford 641 tractor hitch is capable of lifting 1,250 lbs
567 kg.