Ford 740 Row-Crop tractor Specs & Features

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Ford 740 Row-Crop tractor Technical Specifications

Ford 740 is a Row-Crop tractor that was produced by the John Deere between 1954 – 1957.

Below you will find detailed technical specifications for Ford 740 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 740 Production

Manufacturer:
Manufacturer:	Ford
Type:	Row-Crop tractor
Factory:	Highland Park, Michigan, USA
Original price:	$2,671 (1954 )

Ford 740 Power

Engine:
Belt (claimed):	30 hp 22.4 kW
Plows:	2 (14-inch)
Drawbar (tested):	28.32 hp 21.1 kW
Belt (tested):	31.62 hp 23.6 kW

Ford 740 Electrical

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

Ford 740 Mechanical

Chassis:

4×2 2WD

Brakes:

differential mechanical internal expanding shoe

Cab:

Open operator station.

Transmission:

4-speed unsynchronized gear

Capacity

Hydraulic system:

2.25 gal
8.5 L

Hydraulics

Capacity:

2.25 gal
8.5 L

Tracktor Hitch

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

Power Take-off (PTO)

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

Title serial numbers

Location:	On the left-hand side of the transmission housing behind the starter.
photo of 740 serial number
1954:	1
1955:	10615
1956:	77271
1957:	116368
how to read serial numbers…

What year is my Ford 740? Serial Number Decoder

The serial number list shows the first tractor built in each year. The other tractors for that year will have successively higher numbers. Your serial number should be between two of the stated numbers.

The list only includes the numbers of the first tractors produced in each year. Your serial should be somewhere between two numbers.Unless you happen to be the first person to own a tractor, your number will not appear on the list.

Ford 740 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:	3.44×3.60 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)

Ford 740 Transmission overview

Engine Oil

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

Ford 740 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
Shipping:	3,079 lbs 1396 kg
Operating:	3,390 lbs 1537 kg
Ballasted:	4,487 lbs 2035 kg

Ford 740 Tests

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.

FAQ

Is Ford 740 a good tractor?

The Ford 740 is one of the great tractors in the Ford stable, and it has earned Ford a fantastic reputation.

How much oil does a Ford 740 take?

Check out the Ford 740 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 740?

The Ford 740 was an agricultural tractor model made from 1954 – 1957

Where is the serial number on a Ford 740?

Lookup on the left-hand side of the transmission housing behind the starter.