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Ford 540 Technical Specifications

Ford 540 Engine

Diesel Engine

Engine Model ................ Ford
Engine Type ................ 4-Stroke, 3-cylinder liquid-cooled diesel
Number of Cylinders ................ 3
Displacement, cu in (L) ................ 201 (3.10)
Engine Bore, in (mm) ................ 4.40 (112.0)
Engine Stroke, in (mm) ................ 4.40 (112.0)
Aspiration ................ Naturally aspirated
Rated Engine Power, hp (kW) ................ 59.5 (44.4)
Rated Engine Speed, rpm ................ 2200
Maximum Torque, Nm (ft-lb) ................ 213 (157)
Torque Speed, rpm................ 1400
Idle Speed, rpm................ 600-2475
Compression Ratio ................ 16.3:1
Firing Order ................ 1-2-3
Fuel System ................ Injection pump
Governor ................ Mechanical
Intake Valve Clearance, in (mm) ................ 0.015 (0.38)
Exhaust Valve Clearance, in (mm) ................ 0.018 (0.46)
Fuel Tank Capacity, gal (L) ................ 16.0 (60.5)
Oil Capacity, qts (L) ................ 7.0 (6.6)
Coolant Capacity, qts (L) ................ 11.0 (10.4)
Electrical System Rating, Volts ................ 12
Charging System ................ Alternator
Alternator Rating, Amps ................ 32/51

Gasoline Engine

Engine Model ................ Ford
Engine Type ................ 4-Stroke, 3-cylinder liquid-cooled gasoline
Number of Cylinders ................ 3
Displacement, cu in (L) ................ 201 (3.10)
Engine Bore, in (mm) ................ 4.40 (112.0)
Engine Stroke, in (mm) ................ 4.40 (112.0)
Rated Engine Power, hp (kW) ................ 59.5 (44.4)
Rated Engine Speed, rpm ................ 2200
Idle Speed, rpm................ 600-2495
Compression Ratio ................ 7.75:1
Firing Order ................ 1-2-3
Fuel System ................ Up-draft carburetor
Intake Valve Clearance, in (mm) ................ 0.015 (0.38)
Exhaust Valve Clearance, in (mm) ................ 0.018 (0.46)
Point Gap, in (mm) ................ 0.025 (0.635)
Fuel Tank Capacity, gal (L) ................ 16.0 (60.5)
Oil Capacity, qts (L) ................ 7.0 (6.6)
Coolant Capacity, qts (L) ................ 11.0 (10.4)
Electrical System Rating, Volts ................ 12

Power Take-Off

PTO Operational Type ................ Transmission/Independent
PTO Horsepower, hp (kW) ................ 48.0 (35.6)
PTO Speed, rpm ................ 540
PTO / Engine Speed, rpm ................ 540/1800

Ford 540 Transmission

Transmission Type ................ Manual-Reversing
Gearbox Type ................ 6F/4R, Unsynchronized gear
Number of Forward Gears ................ 6
Number of Reverse Gears ................ 4
Clutch Type ................ Dry disc
Clutch Disc Diameter, in (mm) ................ 13 (330)
Oil Capacity, qts (L) ................ 12.7 (12.0)
Maximum Forward Speed, mph (kph) ................ 19.1 (30.7)
Maximum Reverse Speed, mph (kph) ................ 17.0 (27.4)

Transmission Type ................ Manual-Shift
Gearbox Type ................ 8F/2R, Unsynchronized gear
Number of Forward Gears ................ 8
Number of Reverse Gears ................ 2
Clutch Type ................ Dry disc
Clutch Disc Diameter, in (mm) ................ 13 (330)
Oil Capacity, qts (L) ................ 12.7 (12.0)
Maximum Forward Speed, mph (kph) ................ 18.3 (29.4)
Maximum Reverse Speed, mph (kph) ................ 8.8 (14.2)

Transmission Type ................ Power Reversing
Gearbox Type ................ 4F/4R, Torque converter
Number of Forward Gears ................ 4
Number of Reverse Gears ................ 4
Torque Converter Type ................ Single stage
Oil Capacity, qts (L) ................ 19.0 (18.0)
Maximum Forward Speed, mph (kph) ................ 18.5 (29.8)
Maximum Reverse Speed, mph (kph) ................ 18.4 (29.6)

Ford 540 Wheels and Tires

Drive Wheels ................ 2WD 4x2
Steering Configuration ................ Front steer
Steering System ................ Hydrostatic power
Brakes Type ................ Mechanical wet disc
Front Tire Size ................ 7.50-16
Rear Tire Size ................ 14.9-24
Front Tread, in (mm) ................ 54 (1370)
Rear Tread, in (mm) ................ 56-76 (1420-1930)

Hydraulic System

Hydraulic System Type ................ Open Center
Hydraulic Pump Type ................ Gear
Implement Pump Flow (Std), gpm (Lpm) ................ 5.6 (21.2)
Implement Pump Flow (Opt), gpm (Lpm) ................ 8.3 (31.4)
Implement Pump Flow (Loader), gpm (Lpm) ................ 21.0 (79.5)
Steering Pump Flow, gpm (Lpm) ................ 2.8 (10.4)
Hydraulic Pressure, Bar (psi) ................ 173 (2500)
Oil Capacity (Std), gal (L) ................ 8.5 (32.2)
Oil Capacity (Independent PTO), gal (L) ................ 12.0 (45.5)
3-Point Hitch Category ................ 2/1
Standard Lift Capacity 24-in (610mm) behind pin, lb (kg) ................ 3080 (1400)

Dimensions and Weight

Wheelbase, in (mm) ................ 81.8 (2070)
Length, in (mm) ................ 122 (3090)
Height (Steering Wheel), in (mm) ................ 58.4 (1480)
Height (Hood), in (mm) ................ 52.6 (1330)
Height (ROPS), in (mm) ................ 101.3 (2570)
Overall Width, in (mm) ................ 66 (1670)
Ground Clearance (Front Axle), in (mm) ................ 17.5 (440)
Ground Clearance (Rear Axle), in (mm) ................ 14.4 (360)
Weight, lb (kg) ................ 4510 (2045)

Ford 540 Attachments

Loader Specifications

Loader Model ................ Ford 745
Maximum Lift Height (to Pin), in (mm) ................ 127 (3220)
Clearance, Dumped Bucket, in (mm) ................ 101 (2560)
Reach At Max. Lift Height, in (mm) ................ 24 (600)
Dump Angle, deg ................ 45
Rollback Angle, deg ................ 22
Breakout Force (at Pin), lb (kg) ................ 4065 (1843)
Lift Capacity To Max. Height (at Pin), lb (kg) ................ 2500 (1134)
Bucket Width, in (mm) ................ 67 (1700)
Raising Time to Full Height, sec ................ 3.4
Bucket Dumping Time, sec ................ 2.1
Lowering Time, sec ................ 1.9

Backhoe Specifications

Backhoe Model ................ Ford 765
Digging Depth, in (mm) ................ 151 (3830)
Digging Depth (2-ft Flat), in (mm) ................ 149 (3780)
Digging Depth (8-ft Flat), in (mm) ................ 131 (3320)
Reach from Swing Pivot, in (mm) ................ 199 (5050)
Loading Height, in (mm) ................ 124 (3140)
Swing Arc, deg ................ 180
Bucket Rotation, deg ................ 167
Maximum Transport Height, in (mm) ................ 131 (3320)
Digging Force (Bucket), lb (kg) ................ 8860 (4020)
Digging Force (Dipperstick), lb (kg) ................ 5110 (2315)
Bucket Width, in (mm) ................ 12 (305)
Bucket Width, in (mm) ................ 18 (455)
Bucket Width, in (mm) ................ 24 (605)
Bucket Width, in (mm) ................ 36 (910)