New Holland 1540 combine harvester Specs (1971-1979)

The New Holland 1540 combine harvester (1971-1979) brings together low engine power at 116 hp (86.5 kW) and low weight at 14,551 lb (6.6 t). Another useful figure is transport width at 14.1 ft (4.29 m).
Specification profile

1971-1979

Weight: 14,551 lb (6.6 t)Engine power: 116 hp (86.5 kW)Transport width: 14.1 ft (4.29 m)Transport height: 10.3 ft (3.14 m)
14,551 lb (6.6 t)Weight
116 hp (86.5 kW)Engine power
14.1 ft (4.29 m)Transport width
10.3 ft (3.14 m)Transport height
27.6 ft (8.42 m)Transport length
1.49 US gal (5.65 L)Displacement
845 US gal (3,200 L)Grain Tank Size
NoAir conditioning
How it compares

Low, average or high?

Engine power

Low

116 hp (86.5 kW)
Low 77 hp (57.4 kW)Typical 308 hp (230 kW)High 617 hp (460 kW)

Engine power is well below the typical figure.

Weight

Low

14,551 lb (6.6 t)
Low 9,414 lb (4.27 t)Typical 30,448 lb (13.8 t)High 50,927 lb (23.1 t)

Weight is well below the typical figure.

Transport width

Above average

14.1 ft (4.29 m)
Low 8.83 ft (2.69 m)Typical 11.4 ft (3.48 m)High 14.8 ft (4.51 m)

Transport width is above the typical figure.

Transport height

Below average

10.3 ft (3.14 m)
Low 10.2 ft (3.12 m)Typical 12.9 ft (3.92 m)High 15.6 ft (4.76 m)

Transport height is below the typical figure.

Transport length

Average

27.6 ft (8.42 m)
Low 10.7 ft (3.25 m)Typical 27.3 ft (8.33 m)High 35.7 ft (10.9 m)

Transport length is close to the typical figure.

Displacement

Low

1.49 US gal (5.65 L)
Low 1.02 US gal (3.86 L)Typical 2.28 US gal (8.62 L)High 4.2 US gal (15.9 L)

Displacement is well below the typical figure.

Visual overview

Key measurements

Measurements

Related measurements grouped for faster scanning.

Grain Tank Size845 US gal (3,200 L)
Displacement1.49 US gal (5.65 L)

Overall size

The main published dimensions shown together at a glance.

Transport length27.6 ft (8.42 m)
Transport width14.1 ft (4.29 m)
Transport height10.3 ft (3.14 m)
Equipment

Features & equipment

Published equipment and feature availability for this model.

Air conditioningNO
All-wheel DriveNO
CabinNO
Chaff SpreaderNO
Hillside LevellingNO
Loss MonitoringNO
Rollover ProtectionNO
Stone TrapNO
Straw ChopperNO
Overview

Model information

Manufacturer New Holland
Model 1540 combine harvester
Model year / production 1971-1979
Full specifications

Technical details

Performance

Engine power116 hp (86.5 kW)

Dimensions

Transport height10.3 ft (3.14 m)
Transport length27.6 ft (8.42 m)
Transport width14.1 ft (4.29 m)

Capacity & weight

Grain Tank Size845 US gal (3,200 L)
Weight14,551 lb (6.6 t)

Engine & drivetrain

Displacement1.49 US gal (5.65 L)
Engine manufacturerDeutz
Engine typeF6L912
Number of cylinders6.0
All-wheel DriveNo
Transmission TypeM

Setup & fitment

Standard tyresFront: 18.4-26 – Rear: 10.5-18

Features

Air conditioningNo

Other specifications

CabinNo
Chaff SpreaderNo
Hillside LevellingNo
Loss MonitoringNo
Rollover ProtectionNo
Stone TrapNo
Straw ChopperNo
Walkers4.0

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