Ford 640

Last Updated: September 2024

Overview

The Ford 640 is a utility tractor made from 1954 to 1957. It's a 2-wheel drive tractor with a manual steering system. The tractor has a 4-speed transmission with one reverse gear, which is not synchronized. This means you need to stop the tractor to change gears.

The Ford 640 has a gasoline engine made by Ford. It's called the EAE Red Tiger and has 4 cylinders. The engine is liquid-cooled and naturally aspirated, which means it doesn't use a turbocharger. It produces 31.01 horsepower, which is below average for tractors. The tractor weighs 3,031 pounds, which is also on the lighter side. It has a Category I rear hitch that can lift up to 1,250 pounds, which is about average. The tractor has a conventional PTO that spins at 540 rpm, which is common for many farm implements.
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Key Specifications

Category: Utility

Power Output: 31 hp (23.1 kW)

Transmission: Unsynchronized gear

Drive Type: 2WD

Operating Weight: 3031 lb (1375 kg)

Fuel Type: Gasoline

Ford 640 vs. Similar Tractors

Power Output

The Power Output for the Ford 640 is Below Average. It is greater than 26% of similar Utility tractors in our database.

Horsepower distribution of Utility tractors

(across 4.7K+ tractors in our database)

Operating Weight

The Operating Weight for the Ford 640 is Below Average. It is greater than 26% of similar Utility tractors in our database.

Operating weight distribution of Utility tractors

(across 4.4K+ tractors in our database)

Engine Displacement

The Engine Displacement for the Ford 640 is Average. It is greater than 35% of similar Utility tractors in our database.

Engine displacement distribution of Utility tractors

(across 1K+ tractors in our database)

Engine Rated RPM

The Engine Rated RPM for the Ford 640 is Poor. It is greater than 9% of similar Utility tractors in our database.

Engine rated RPM distribution of Utility tractors

(across 1K+ tractors in our database)

Technical Specifications

Engine

Manufacturer
Ford
Model
EAE Red Tiger
Cooling Type
Liquid-cooled
Cylinder Orientation
Inline
Fuel Type
Gasoline
Induction Type
Naturally aspirated
Cylinders
4
Displacement
134 ci (2.2 L)
Bore
3.44 in (87.4 mm)
Stroke
3.60 in (91.4 mm)
Rated RPM
2000
Power Output
31 hp (23.1 kW)

Transmission

Type
Unsynchronized gear
Forward Gears
4
Reverse Gears
1

Drivetrain

Chassis
4x2 2WD
Drive Type
2WD
Steering Type
Manual
Brake Type
Internal expanding shoes operated by two foot pedals