Overview
The Ford 5640 is a utility farm tractor manufactured in Basildon, England, between 1991 and 1995, featuring a 4.4L four-cylinder liquid-cooled diesel engine. Available in 2WD and 4WD configurations, the model was offered in S, SL, and SLE variants with shipping weights ranging from 7,099 to 9,121 pounds. This series utilized multiple transmission designs, including 8-speed constant mesh, 12-speed synchronized, and 16-speed power shift systems.
Ideal Applications
OCED Tested Performance:
During OCED Tractor Test 1656, the 4WD diesel configuration recorded a maximum pull of 8,611 lbs and a maximum drawbar power of 59.99 hp.
Hydraulic and Hitch Capacity:
The tractor is equipped with an open-center hydraulic system providing a pump flow of 18.2 gpm and a rear Type II hitch with a lift capacity of 4,200 lbs at 24 inches.
Transmission and Variant Layout:
The 5640 range includes the 8-speed economy 5640S, the 12-speed 5640SL, and the 16-speed premium 5640SLE with ElectroShift four-speed power shift capabilities.
Production
| Description | Utility tractor / Built in Basildon, England / Original price was $30,000 in 1998 |
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| Manufacturer | Ford |
Engine
| Engine type | Ford 4.4L 4-cyl diesel |
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| Fuel tank | 25 gal (94.6 L) |
| Air cleaner | dual paper elements |
| Bore/Stroke | 4.40x4.40 inches (112 x 112 mm) |
| Cab Coolant capacity | 16.9 qts (16.0 L) |
| Compression | 17.5:1 |
| Description | Ford Genesis / diesel / 4-cylinder 8-valve / liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 268 ci (4.4 L) |
| Exhaust valve clearance | 0.019 inches*Cold (0.483 mm) |
| Firing order | 1-3-4-2 |
| Idle RPM | 725-2375 |
| Intake valve clearance | 0.016 inches*Cold (0.406 mm) |
| Power (gross) | 78.7 hp (58.7 kW) |
| Power (net) | 75 hp (55.9 kW) |
| Rated RPM | 2200 |
| ROPS Coolant capacity | 15.3 qts (14.5 L) |
| Starter volts | 12 |
| Torque | 289 lb-ft (391.9 Nm) |
| Torque RPM | 1400 |
| Oil capacity | 12.1 qts (11.5 L) |
| Drawbar (tested) | 59.99 hp (44.7 kW) |
| Engine (gross) | 78.7 hp (58.7 kW) |
| Engine (net) | 75 hp (55.9 kW) |
| PTO (claimed) | 66 hp (49.2 kW) |
| PTO (tested) | 66.26 hp (49.4 kW) |
Transmission
| Clutch | dry disc / dry disc / dry disc / wet disc |
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| Description | Four gears (1-4), plus reverse, in two ranges (L/H). Optional creeper provided a third range. Tractor must be stopped and clutch used to shift gears or range. The eight-speed transmission was only used on the 5640S. / Dual Power adds a two-speed power shift between direct drive and the lower Dual Power range to the basic eight-speed transmission. The Dual Power range is engaged by a switch on the dashboard. Dual Power was an option on the 5640S. |
| Gears | 8 forward and 2 reverse / 16 forward and 4 reverse / 12 forward and reverse / 16 forward and reverse |
| Oil capacity | 69.6 qts (65.9 L) / 69.6 qts (65.9 L) / 64 qts (60.6 L) |
| Transmission | EconoShift / Dual Power / SynchroShift / ElectroShift/Pulse Command |
| Type | constant mesh / two-speed power shift / synchronized / four-speed power shift |
| Transmission type | 8-speed constant mesh / 16-speed two-speed power shift / 12-speed synchronized / 16-speed four-speed power shift |
| Transmission type | 8-speed constant mesh / 16-speed two-speed power shift / 12-speed synchronized / 16-speed four-speed power shift |
Mechanical
| Brakes | mechanical (S) |
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| Cab | Two-post foldable ROPS. Straddle-mount (5640 S) or raised deck (SL/SLE). Comfort Command Cab optional with air-conditioning (SL/SLE). |
| Description | Power steering |
| Differential lock | mechanical rear (S) |
| Drive type | Two- or four-wheel drive |
| Final drives | inboard planetary |
Hydraulics
| Pump flow | 18.2 gpm (68.9 lpm) |
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| Steering press. | 2100 psi (144.8 bar) |
| Type | open center (S/SL) |
| Valves | 1 to 4 |
Hitch
| Control | Position control and top-link draft sensing. Electronic lower-link sensing optional on 5640 SLE. |
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| Rear lift (at 24"/610mm) | 4200 lbs (1905 kg) |
| Rear Type | II |
PTO
| Rear PTO | independent |
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| Rear PTO Type | 540 |
Electrical
| Battery CCA | 800 |
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| Battery volts | 12 |
| Cab Batteries | 2 |
| Cab Charging amps | 100 |
| Charging system | alternator |
| Ground | negative |
| ROPS Batteries | 1 |
| ROPS Charging amps | 55 |
Dimensions & Tires
| 2WD Clearance (front axle) | 22 inches (55 cm) |
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| 2WD Width | 77 inches (195 cm) |
| 4WD Clearance (front axle) | 20 inches (50 cm) |
| 4WD Width | 80 inches (203 cm) |
| Length | 162 inches (411 cm) |
| Wheelbase | 93 inches (236 cm) |
| Front tire | 7.50-16 |
| Rear tire | 16.9-30 |
| Weight | 7099 to 9121 pounds |
| Wheelbase | 93 inches (236 cm) |
| Ag front | 7.50-16 |
| Ag rear | 16.9-30 |
5640 Serial Numbers
| 1991 | BC68791 |
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| 1992 | BD02865 |
| 1993 | BD35935 |
| 1994 | BD65544 |
| 1995 | BD98440 |
| 1996 | 022377B |
| 1997 | 056436B |
| 1998 | 083503B |
| Description | FAQ: How to read a serial number table. |
| Location: | Data plate inside hood. |
Ford 5640 Height
| Cab | 107 inches (271 cm) |
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| Exhaust | 112 inches (284 cm) |
| Hood | 67 inches (170 cm) |
Ford 5640 Weight
| 2WD Cab Shipping | 8129 lbs (3687 kg) |
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| 2WD ROPS Shipping | 7099 lbs (3220 kg) |
| 4WD Cab Shipping | 9121 lbs (4137 kg) |
| 4WD ROPS Shipping | 8091 lbs (3670 kg) |
| Ballasted | 9768 lbs (4430 kg) |
| Operating | 8070 lbs (4WD ROPS) (3660 kg) |
Ford 5640 attachments
| Description | front-end loader |
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OCED Tractor Test 1656
| Description | Diesel 16x4 4WDApril 22 - May 12, 1992Link: OCED Tractor Test 1656 file / PTO performance / Drawbar performance / Gear 5-Low used for power test. / Gear 2H used for pull test. |
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| Fuel use | 4.1 gal/hour (15.5 l/hour) / 3.8 gal/hour (14.4 l/hour) / 4.2 gal/hour (15.9 l/hour) |
| Max power | 59.99 hp (44.7 kW) |
| Max pull | 8,611 lbs (3905 kg) |
| Power at rated engine speed | 66.26 hp (49.4 kW) |
| Power at rated PTO speed | 63.17 hp (47.1 kW) |
References
| Description | Front-end Loaders published in 1992, by Ford / Front-end Loaders published in 1995, by New Holland / 66 to 106 PTO hp PowerStar Tractors published in 1991, by Ford / 66 to 106 PTO hp PowerStar Tractors published in 1992, by Ford |
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Speeds
| Description | With 16.9-34 rear tires. / With 16.9-34 rear tires. / With 16.9-38 rear tires. / With 16.9-38 rear tires. |
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Variants
| 5640S | 8-speed economy |
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| 5640SL | 12-speed |
| 5640SLE | 16-speed premium |