Overview
The County 754 is a four-wheel drive farm tractor manufactured in Fleet, England, between 1968 and 1974 as a derivative of the Ford 5000. It is powered by a 4.2L 4-cylinder Ford diesel engine rated at 74 hp, coupled with an 8-speed transmission. The mechanical configuration includes an open operator station, power steering, and planetary final drives.
Ideal Applications
Engine and PTO Performance:
The Ford 256 diesel engine produces 218.3 lb-ft of torque at 1300 RPM and supports an independent rear PTO capable of 67.2 claimed horsepower at 540 or 1000 RPM.
Chassis and Weight Distribution:
This model features a 71.7-inch wheelbase and an operating weight of 11,800 lbs, with equal-sized 16.9-30 front and rear tires and adjustable tread widths ranging from 68 to 84 inches.
Hitch and Hydraulic Specifications:
The Category II rear hitch utilizes top-link draft sensing for a 3,859-lb lift capacity, supported by an open center hydraulic system providing 6 gpm of flow at 2,500 psi.
Production
| Description | Built in Fleet, England / The County 754 was based on the Ford 5000. |
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| Manufacturer | County |
Engine
| Engine type | Ford 4.2L 4-cyl diesel |
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| Fuel tank | 20 gal (75.7 L) |
| Bore/Stroke | 4.40x4.20 inches (112 x 107 mm) |
| Compression | 16.5:1 |
| Coolant capacity | 15.3 qts (14.5 L) |
| Description | Ford 256 / diesel / 4-cylinder / liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 256 ci (4.2 L) |
| Oil capacity | 10 qts (9.5 L) |
| Power | 74 hp (55.2 kW) |
| Rated RPM | 2100 |
| Starter volts | 12 |
| Torque | 218.3 lb-ft (296.0 Nm) |
| Torque RPM | 1300 |
| PTO (claimed) | 67.2 hp (50.1 kW) |
Transmission
| Gears | 8 forward and 2 reverse |
|---|---|
| Oil capacity | 10.8 qts (10.2 L) |
| Transmission type | 8-speed |
Mechanical
| Cab | Open operator station. |
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| Description | Power steering / Wet disc brakes |
| Differential lock | mechanical front and rear |
| Drive type | Four-wheel drive |
| Final drives | planetary |
Hydraulics
| Pressure | 2500 psi (172.4 bar) |
|---|---|
| Total flow | 6 gpm (22.7 lpm) |
| Type | open center |
Hitch
| Control | top-link draft sensing |
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| Rear lift | 3859 lbs (1750 kg) |
| Rear Type | II |
PTO
| Engine RPM | 540@1900 |
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| Rear PTO | independent |
| Rear PTO Type | 540/1000 (1.375) |
Electrical
| Battery AH | 128 |
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| Battery volts | 12 |
| Charging amps | 22 |
| Charging system | generator |
Dimensions & Tires
| Ag front | 16.9-30 / 13.6-38 |
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| Ag rear | 16.9-30 / 13.6-38 |
| Front tread | 68 to 84 inches (172 to 213 cm) |
| Height (steering wheel) | 68 inches (172 cm) |
| Length | 146 inches (370 cm) |
| Operating weight | 11800 lbs (5352 kg) |
| Rear tread | 68 to 84 inches (172 to 213 cm) |
| Shipping weight | 8036 lbs (3645 kg) |
| Wheelbase | 71.7 inches (182 cm) |
| Front tire | 16.9-30 |
| Rear tire | 16.9-30 |
| Weight | 8036 to 11800 pounds |
| Wheelbase | 71.7 inches (182 cm) |
References
| Description | Buyer's Guide '73 published in 1973, by Ford / Buyer's Guide '74 published in 1974, by Ford |
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| Drive type | County 4-wheel drive tractor published in 1972, by Ford |