Ford 641?

Scott D Orbaker · Jul 19, 2018

Found this posted on local CL:
https://fingerlakes.craigslist.org/grd/d/641-ford-workmaster-tractor/6635343217.html

The obvious is the 640 paint scheme and 600 front emblem. It does appear to have/had "Ford 601 Workmaster# decals on the sides. It has a "rare dual ram 3 point hitch". Was there such a thing? Looks to me to be something someone put together. Just curious about other's opinions.

Scott

michford · Jul 19, 2018

A few errors in the ad. A 640 or 641 has 32 hp, not the claimed 43 hp. I ve never seen hyd cylinders added to the Ford three point like that and cant think of a reason to do anything like that. The factory three point has enough lift capacity that you will not be able to keep the front wheels on the ground. There is no reason to supplement the lift with additional hyd cylinders. Adding hyd cylinders is what other tractor mfg did to get around the Ferguson/Ford patented three point hitch. Asking price seems high also, tractor prices have dropped.
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Larry NCKS · Jul 20, 2018

Granddad had an 850 with a loader on the 3 point as well as a front end loader. It had lift assist cylinders on it.

NoNewParts · Jul 20, 2018

The rear setup is for the Ford 19-87 rear loader.
(manual is on the 'other' n tractor site)
The auxiliary cylinders are definitely needed with the rear loader.
The loader lifts up and then kicks out to the back. (adjustable chains control when it kicks out)
At the 'kickout' point with any real weight in the rear bucket, the rear lift will stall without those 2 'helper' cylinders.

Good idea, works well.

Scott D Orbaker · Jul 20, 2018

Thanks for the information. I've never seen, or even heard of, the rear loader. Sound like an interesting piece of equipment.

Scott

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