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Ferguson F-40 tractor

Ferguson F-40 Specs

Production

Manufacturer Ferguson
Type Utility tractor
Factory Detroit, Michigan, USA
Production The Ferguson F-40 is the same as the Massey Harris 50. The tractor was introduced during the dual line policy when the Massey-Harris-Ferguson company maintained separate Ferguson and Massey-Harris tractor lines. The F-40 was available as utility (S), single (T) or two-wheel (R) row-crop, and high-clearance (C) configurations.

Power

Drawbar (claimed) 31 hp
Belt (claimed) 33 hp
Plows 3
Drawbar (tested) 30.84 hp
Belt (tested) 32.80 hp

Mechanical

Chassis 4x2 2WD
Steering power
Brakes differential mechanical shoe
Cab Open operator station.
Transmission 6-speed unsynchronized gear

Capacity

Fuel 17 gal
Hydraulic system 8 gal
Steering 1.6 qts

Power Take-off (PTO)

Rear PTO live
Rear RPM 540 (1.375)

F-40 Serial Numbers

Location Data plate on dashboard.
1956 400001
1957 405671
Final 409097

Engine

Engine Continental 2.2L 4.-cyl gasoline

Hydraulics

Type open center
Capacity 8 gal
Pressure 1900 psi
Steering flow 4 gpm
Steering cap 1.6 qts

Dimensions & Tires

Wheelbase 81.3 inches
Weight 3419 lbs
Front tire 6.00-16
Rear tire 11-28

Electrical

Charging system generator
Charging amps 10
Battery volts 12
Battery AH 50

Ferguson F-40 engine specs

Engine Detail

Engine Detail
  • Continental Z-134
  • gasoline
  • 4.-cylinder
  • liquid-cooled
Displacement 134 ci
Bore/Stroke 3.3125x3.875 inches
Air cleaner oil bath
Compression 6.6:1
Rated RPM 2000
Idle RPM 400-2200
Starter volts 12
Coolant capacity 10 qts
Sparkplug gap 0.025 inches
Point gap 0.022 inches
Intake valve clearance 0.015 inches
Exhaust valve clearance 0.015 inches
Engine Oil 5 qts

Ferguson F-40 transmission

Transmission

Type unsynchronized gear
Gears 6 forward and 2 reverse
Clutch dry disc
Oil capacity 32 qts
Oil type
  • 50oF [10oC]↑ : SAE 90 GL1
  • 50oF [10oC]↓ : SAE 80 GL1
Transmission Three gears, plus reverse, in two ranges.

Ferguson F-40 dimensions

Tires

Ag front 6.00-16
Ag rear 11-28

Dimensions

Wheelbase 81.3 inches
Length 120 inches
Height 56.8 inches
Operating weight 3419 lbs
Ballasted weight 5461 lbs
Clearance (front axle) 20.3 inches
Rear axle Flange
Front tread 48 to 80 inches
Rear tread 48 to 76 inches

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