- Rigid chassis
- WhichTractor size: Standard-size
- No lab test on file
- 1954–1957
It was ranked on an engine power figure whose source does not say gross or net. WhichTractor size, not the maker’s category
Derived by WhichTractor from a sourced three-point linkage. How we decide what a machine is
Ford 640 (also listed as 600) specs: hp, weight, years
600 is the title our source lists this machine under · Source: Traktorenlexikon, “Ford 600”
The manufacturer claimed 31.9 horsepower. No laboratory has tested one, so there is no measured figure at the shaft.
Engine power, claimed · gross or net not stated
31.9 hp
23.8 kW as stated by the source
No lab test on file
Claimed · standard not stated by the source
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Ford 600”, claimed
This is the maker’s own figure, measured at the engine. Power at the PTO is lower — by how much, for this machine, nobody has measured.
- Weight
- 3,018 lb
- 3-point lift
- 1,250 lb
- Hyd. flow
- 2.7–6.0 gpm
- Top speed
- 12.4 mph
Ford 640 (also listed as 600) specs: key facts
The Ford 640 (also listed as 600) was built from 1954 to 1957.
The Ford 640 (also listed as 600) has a claimed engine power (gross or net not stated) of 23.8 kW (31.9 hp); it has no measured PTO figure.
The Ford 640 (also listed as 600) is two-wheel drive (2WD).
The Ford 640 (also listed as 600) weighs 1,369 kg (3,018 lb) unladen.
The Ford 640 (also listed as 600) has a rear PTO running at 540 rpm.
The three-point hitch of the Ford 640 (also listed as 600) lifts 567 kg (1,250 lb) at the lower-link ends.
The hydraulic pump of the Ford 640 (also listed as 600) delivers 10.2–22.7 L/min (2.7–6.0 gpm).
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Ford 600”
How does the 640 (also listed as 600) compare with its class?
- Limitation:
A three-point lift at the lower links of 567 kg is low for its class — 53% below the median of 1,200 kg across the 82 machines within 10% of its power that hold this figure.
- Limitation:
A hydraulic pump flow of 10.2 L/min is low for its class — 45% below the median of 18.5 L/min across the 105 machines within 10% of its power that hold this figure.
- Limitation:
Four forward gears is low for its class — 33% below the median of 6 across the 173 machines within 10% of its power that hold this figure.
Derived by WhichTractor from 173 comparable records. How we work this out
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How much horsepower does a 640 (also listed as 600) have?
The only figure for the 640 (also listed as 600) is 31.9 hp (23.8 kW) of claimed engine power, gross or net not stated, no test standard stated — not power at the shaft.
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Ford 600”
How much will a 640 (also listed as 600) lift, and what is its hydraulic flow?
A 640 (also listed as 600) lifts 1,250 lb (567 kg) at the lower-link ends of its Category 1 three-point hitch.
| Pump flow | 2.7–6.0 gpm · 10.2–22.7 L/min |
|---|---|
| Hitch category | Category 1 |
| Lift at ends | 1,250 lb · 567 kg |
| Rear PTO | 540 rpm |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Ford 600”
What transmission does a 640 (also listed as 600) have?
Transmission specifications for the 640 (also listed as 600) are below.
| Top speed | 12.4 mph · 20 km/h |
|---|
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Ford 600”
How much does a 640 (also listed as 600) weigh?
A 640 (also listed as 600) weighs 3,018 lb (1,369 kg) unladen.
| Unladen weight | 3,018 lb · 1,369 kg |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase | 74.5 in · 1,892 mm |
| Length | 120.8 in · 3,069 mm |
| Width | 63.9–87.5 in · 1,623–2,223 mm |
| Height | 56.9 in · 1,446 mm |
| Ground clearance | 21.0 in · 533 mm |
| Front track | 52.0–80.0 in · 1,321–2,032 mm |
| Rear track | 52.0–76.0 in · 1,321–1,930 mm |
| Turning radius, braked | 18.0 ft · 5.49 m |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Ford 600”
What oil does a 640 (also listed as 600) take, and how much?
A 640 (also listed as 600) engine takes 5.0 qt (4.73 L). Single source, not independently verified — always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine.
| System | Capacity |
|---|---|
| Engine oil | 5.0 qt · 4.73 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Ford 600” · single source, not independently verified |
| Transmission | 7.5 qt · 7.10 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Ford 600” · single source, not independently verified |
| Hydraulic | 9.0 qt · 8.52 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Ford 600” · single source, not independently verified |
| Cooling system | 15.0 qt · 14.2 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Ford 600” · single source, not independently verified |
Always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine before service.
Which tractors compare with a 640 (also listed as 600)?
Within 10% of its 31.9 hp of claimed engine power, the same type, and first built within 15 years of it.
- Ford 740 (also listed as 700)31.9 hp engine, claimed · 1954–1957Side by side with the 640 (also listed as 600) →
- MASSEY-HARRIS 20331.9 hp engine, claimed · 1940–1947Side by side with the 640 (also listed as 600) →
- J.I. Case Modell-D31.6 hp engine, claimed · 1939–1953Side by side with the 640 (also listed as 600) →
- International Harvester 240 Utility31.5 hp engine, claimed · 1958–1961Side by side with the 640 (also listed as 600) →
- International Harvester D-43231.5 hp engine, claimed · 1962–1966Side by side with the 640 (also listed as 600) →
- John Deere-LANZ 31031.5 hp engine, claimed · 1964–1968Side by side with the 640 (also listed as 600) →
Common questions about the Ford 640 (also listed as 600)
Is a 640 (also listed as 600) two-wheel drive or four-wheel drive?
The Ford 640 (also listed as 600) is two-wheel drive (2WD).
What PTO does a 640 (also listed as 600) have?
A 640 (also listed as 600) has a 540 rpm rear PTO.
Sources and how this page was built
Compiled from Traktorenlexikon, “Ford 600”.
Sources
Facts taken from these documents, units converted. Numbers beside a figure refer to this list. Licences and attribution
- Traktorenlexikon: Ford 600 — CC BY-SA 4.0, WIKIBOOKS-TL-109970 · revision 1055054. Wikibooks contributors (Traktorenlexikon). Original document