The Ford 640 is a 2WD utility tractor form the 600 Series. This tractor was manufactured by Ford in Highland Park, Michigan, USA from 1964 to 1967. The Ford 640 is equipped with a 2.2 L (134.0 cu·in) four-cylinder gasoline/LP-gas engine and an unsynchronized gear type transmission with 4 forward and 1 reverse gear and dry disc clutch.
The Ford 640 utility tractor used the Ford EAE Red Tiger engine. It is a 2.2 L, 2,196 cm2, (134.0 cu·in) four-cylinder natural aspirated gasoline/LP-gas engine with 87.0 mm (3.43 in) of the cylinder bore and 91.0 mm (3.58 in) of the piston stroke. The compression ratio rating is 6.6:1.
The Ford 640 is equipped with manual or power assist (option) steering, differential mechanical expanding shoe brakes, open operator station, and 41.6 liters (11 US gal.; 9.2 Imp. gal) fuel tank.
Ford 600 Series tractor variants:
- 620 No PTO, hydraulics, or 3-point hitch
- 630 No PTO
- 640 Four-speed
- 650 Five-speed
- 660 Five-speed, live PTO
Ford 640 Specifications
| General Specifications | |
| Model | Ford 640 |
| Length | 3,080 mm (121.3 in) |
| Width | 1,640 mm (64.6 in) |
| Height | 1,490 mm (58.7 in) |
| Wheel base | 1,910 mm (75.2 in) |
| Ground clearance | 530 mm (20.9 in) |
| Weight | 1,370 kg (3,020 lbs) |
| Fuel tank capacity | 41.6 liters (11 US gal.; 9.2 Imp. gal) |
| Battery | 6V |
| Cabin type | Open operator station |
| Engine | |
| Engine model | Ford EAE Red Tiger |
| Engine type | Four-stroke, liquid-cooled, inline |
| Cylinders | 4 |
| Fuel type | Gasoline/LP-gas |
| Displacement | 2.2 L, 2,196 cm2, (134.0 cu·in) |
| Bore and stroke | 87.0 mm X 91.0 mm (3.43 in X 3.58 in) |
| Compression ratio | 6.6:1 |
| Horsepower | – |
| Starter | Electric |
| Oil capacity: | 4.7 L (5 US. qt, 4.1 Imp. qt.) |
| Coolant capacity: | 14.2 L (15 US. qt, 12.5 Imp. qt.) |
| Transmission and chassis | |
| Chassis | 4×2 2WD |
| Steering type | Manual or power assist (option) |
| Brakes | Differential mechanical expanding shoe |
| Transmission model | – |
| Transmission type | Unsynchronized gear with dry disc clutch |
| Gears | 4 forward and 1 reverse |
| Speed | Forward: 22.0 kmh (13.7 mph) Reverse: 6.9 (4.3 mph) |
| Tires | |
| Front tires | Ag: 5.50-16 |
| Rear tires | Ag: 11-28 |
| Three-Point Hitch | |
| Category | I |
| Control type | – |
| Lift capacity (at ends) | 567 kg (1,250 lbs) |
| PTO (Power take-off shaft) | |
| Rear PTO type | Transmission |
| Rear PTO speed | 540 rpm |
| Hydraulic system | |
| Hydraulic type | – |
| Hydraulic capacity | 8.5 L (2.2 US. gal, 1.9 Imp. gal.) |
| Steering flow | 6.5 gpm (24.6 lpm) |
Years of manufacture for the 640 were 1955 to 1957 (not 1964 to 1967). 1954 was the NAA and 1953 was the Jubilee.