Ford 541
Built: 1958–1962 · Series: Workmaster-Serie
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Ford 541: water-cooled four-cylinder tractor from the Workmaster series with petrol, LPG or diesel engine, 2,164 cc, 27.2 kW and 1,593 kg weight, built 1958 to 1962
Ford was an American vehicle manufacturer whose tractor division built its own farm machinery before it was sold to the Italian Fiat group in 1991 and absorbed into New Holland. The Workmaster series formed the lower power segment of that generation of Ford tractors and, like the other models in the line, was offered with a choice of petrol, LPG or diesel engine.
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The 541 is powered by a water-cooled four-cylinder engine of 2,164 cc, producing 37 hp, or 27.2 kW, at 2,000 to 2,200 rpm. At a weight of 1,593 kg, a length of 3,569 mm and a width of 1,412 mm, with a wheelbase of 2,261 mm, it is a lighter example of the series, with a top speed of 20 km/h.
As a smaller four-cylinder model in its line, the Workmaster was built for tillage with lighter implements, transport work and driving mounted implements through the power take-off, rather than for heavy drawbar work. The choice between three fuel types allowed farms to match the drivetrain to whichever supply was available or most economical.
When buying a Ford 541 secondhand, the first thing that matters is which of the three fuel types the particular machine runs on, since the carburettor, vaporiser and injection pump are fundamentally different assemblies. Also worth checking are wear in the clutch and gearbox, the cooling system, and corrosion on sheet-metal and frame parts.
Sources: SpecCodex-Register: Kennwerte des Modells Ford 541
Technical data
Engine
| Fuel | Benzin/LPG/Dieselcorrect |
|---|---|
| Power | 37 hp (27.2 kW)correct |
| Rated speed | 2.000/2.200 rpmcorrect |
| Cylinders | 4correct |
| Displacement | 2,164 cm³correct |
| Bore | 87 mmcorrect |
| Stroke | 91 mmcorrect |
| Cooling | water-cooledcorrect |
Dimensions and weights
| Length | 3,569 mmcorrect |
|---|---|
| Width | 1,412 mmcorrect |
| Wheelbase | 2,261 mmcorrect |
| Ground clearance | 494 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 1,593 kgcorrect |
Drivetrain and chassis
| Drive | rear-wheel drivecorrect |
|---|---|
| Gearbox | 4 V/1 Rcorrect |
| Front tyres | 5.50-16 ASFcorrect |
| Rear tyres | 10-28 AS (RC: 10-38 AS)correct |
| Top speed | 20 km/hcorrect |
Where this model stands
Power-to-weight ratio: 17.1 kW/t (27 kW / 1.6 t)
Power class: Compact (< 40 hp)
Stronger than 23% of the tractors in the register — out of 15,663 models with a stated power figure.
Calculated from the documented figures above — not a rating.
Frequently asked questions
How much power does the Ford 541 have?
The Ford 541 delivers 37 hp.
How much does the Ford 541 weigh?
The unladen weight is 1,593 kg.
What engine does the Ford 541 have?
4 cylinders, 2,164 cm³ displacement, Benzin/LPG/Diesel.
How fast does the Ford 541 go?
Top speed is 20 km/h.
What are the dimensions of the Ford 541?
3,569 mm × 1,412 mm.
When was the Ford 541 built?
Production years: 1958–1962.
What to check before buying
- Check the hour meter against the service records — a replaced instrument is the most common gap.
- Compare the data plate and chassis number with the papers.
- Check the weights in the papers against the figures here — attachments change them.
- Check front and rear tyre sizes: mismatched pairs strain the drivetrain.
- Shift the gearbox cold and warm — jumps only show up at temperature.
- Load the hydraulics and watch for sag.
- Ask about parts availability for this build year — the running costs hang on it.
A general list for this type of machine — no substitute for an inspection or an appraiser.
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