Ford 850 tractor specifications

1954 - 1957

1954 - 1957 800 SeriesUtility tractor

Series:

Series:650 ← 850851 ↓

1955 - 1958

600 Series

Utility tractor

Series:

Series:	650	→ 850
	651 ↓

Production

Production
Manufacturer:	Ford
Type:	Utility tractor
Factory:	Highland Park, Michigan, USA

Variants

Variants
620:	no PTO, hydraulics, or 3-point hitch
630:	no PTO
640:	four-speed
650:	five-speed
660:	five-speed, live PTO

Ford 650 Power

Ford 650 Power
Belt (claimed):	30 hp 22.4 kW
Plows:	2 (14-inch)

Ford 650 Engines

Ford 650 Engines
Ford 2.2L 4-cyl gasoline
Ford 2.2L 4-cyl LP gas
Engine details ...

Mechanical

Mechanical
Chassis:	4x2 2WD
Steering:	manual
	power assist optional
Brakes:	differential mechanical expanding shoe
Cab:	Open operator station.
Transmission:	5-speed unsynchronized gear
Transmission details ...

Capacity

Capacity
Fuel:	11 gal 41.6 L
Hydraulic system:	2.25 gal 8.5 L

Hydraulics

Hydraulics
Type:	open
Capacity:	2.25 gal 8.5 L
Steering flow:	6.5 gpm 24.6 lpm
Steering press.:	100 psi 6.9 bar

Tractor hitch

Tractor hitch
Rear Type:	I
Rear lift:	1,250 lbs 567 kg

Power Take-off (PTO)

Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear PTO:	transmission (non-live)
Rear RPM:	540

Dimensions & Tires

Dimensions & Tires
Wheelbase:	75.2 inches 191 cm
Weight:	2750 lbs 1247 kg
Front tire:	5.50-16
Rear tire:	11-28
Full dimensions and tires ...

650 Serial Numbers

650 Serial Numbers
Location:	On the left-hand side of the transmission housing behind the starter.
photo of 650 serial number
1954:	1
1955:	10615
1956:	77271
1957:	116368
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Belt Pulley

Belt Pulley
Diameter:	9 inches 22 cm
Width:	6.5 inches 16 cm
RPM:	1,366
Speed:	3,218 ft/min 980.85 meters/min

Electrical

Electrical
Ground:	positive
Charging system:	generator
Charging amps:	20
Battery volts:	6

Production

Production Manufacturer:Ford
Type:Utility tractor
Factory:Highland Park, Michigan, USA
Original price:$2,273 (1957 )

Variants

Variants 820:no 3-point or hydraulics
850:transmission PTO
860:live PTO

1955 - 1957

800 Series

Utility tractor

Series:

Series:	820
	821 ↓

Production

Production
Manufacturer:	Ford
Type:	Utility tractor
Factory:	Highland Park, Michigan, USA

Variants

Variants
820:	no 3-point or hydraulics
850:	transmission PTO
860:	live PTO

Ford 820 Power

Ford 820 Power
Belt (claimed):	40 hp 29.8 kW
Plows:	3*14-inch

Ford 820 Engines

Ford 820 Engines
Ford 2.8L 4-cyl gasoline
Ford 2.8L 4-cyl LP gas
Engine details ...

Mechanical

Mechanical
Chassis:	4x2 2WD
Steering:	manual
	power assist optional
Brakes:	differential mechanical expanding shoe
Cab:	Open operator station.
Transmission:	5-speed
Transmission details ...

Capacity

Capacity
Fuel:	14 gal 53.0 L
Rear axle:	11 qts 10.4 L

Power Take-off (PTO)

Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear PTO:	transmission
Rear RPM:	540 (1.125)

Dimensions & Tires

Dimensions & Tires
Wheelbase:	74.5 inches 189 cm
Weight:	3,400 lbs 1542 kg
Front tire:	6x16
Rear tire:	10x28
Full dimensions and tires ...

820 Serial Numbers

820 Serial Numbers
Location:	On the left-hand side of the transmission housing behind the starter.
photo of 820 serial number
1954:	1
1955:	10615
1956:	77271
1957:	116368
how to read serial numbers...

Electrical

Electrical
Ground:	positive
Charging system:	generator
Charging amps:	20
Battery volts:	6

Ford 850 Power

Ford 850 Power Belt (claimed):40 hp
29.8 kW
Plows:3*14-inch
Drawbar (tested):35.16 hp
26.2 kW
Belt (tested):39.55 hp
29.5 kW
power test details ...

1954 - 1957

800 Series

Utility tractor

Series:

Series:	650 ←	850
		851 ↓

Nebraska Tractor Test 626

Nebraska Tractor Test 626
LP gas 5-speed 2WD June 24 - July 12, 1957 Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 626 file
Belt power (max):	39.55 hp 29.5 kW
Belt fuel use (max):	5.0 gal/hour 18.9 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power:	35.16 hp 26.2 kW
Gear 3 used for power test.
Max pull:	5,170 lbs 2345 kg
Gear 1 used for pull test.

Ford 850 Engines

Ford 850 Engines Ford 2.8L 4-cyl gasoline Ford 2.8L 4-cyl LP gas Engine details ...

1954 - 1957

800 Series

Utility tractor

Series:

Series:	650 ←	850
		851 ↓

Engines overview

Engines overview
Ford 2.8L 4-cyl gasoline
Ford 2.8L 4-cyl LP gas

Engine Detail

Engine Detail
Ford EAF
gasoline
4-cylinder 8-valve
liquid-cooled vertical inline
Displacement:	172 ci 2.8 L
Bore/Stroke:	3.90x3.60 inches 99 x 91 mm
Air cleaner:	oil bath
Compression:	6.75:1
Rated RPM:	2200
Firing order:	1-2-4-3
Starter volts:	6
Coolant capacity:	15 qts 14.2 L

Engine Oil

Engine Oil

Oil capacity:	5 qts 4.7 L

Engine Detail

Engine Detail
Ford EAF
LP gas
4-cylinder 8-valve
liquid-cooled vertial inline
Displacement:	172 ci 2.8 L
Bore/Stroke:	3.90x3.60 inches 99 x 91 mm
Air cleaner:	oil bath
Compression:	8.0:1
Rated RPM:	2200
Firing order:	1-2-4-3
Starter volts:	6

Engine Oil

Engine Oil

Oil capacity:	5 qts 4.7 L

Mechanical

Mechanical Chassis:4x2 2WD
Steering:manual
power assist optional
Brakes:differential mechanical expanding shoe
Cab:Open operator station.
Transmission:5-speed unsynchronized gear
Transmission details ...

1954 - 1957

800 Series

Utility tractor

Series:

Series:	650 ←	850
		851 ↓

Transmission

Type:

unsynchronized gear

Gears:

5 forward and 1 reverse

Clutch:

dry disc

Oil capacity:

8 qts
7.6 L

Oil type:

SAE 80 Mild EP

Speeds

Speeds

Capacity

Capacity Fuel:14 gal
53.0 L
Hydraulic system:2 gal
7.6 L
Rear axle:11 qts
10.4 L

Hydraulics

Hydraulics Capacity:2 gal
7.6 L

Tractor hitch

Tractor hitch Rear Type:I
Rear lift:1,250 lbs
567 kg

Power Take-off (PTO)

Power Take-off (PTO) Rear PTO:transmission
Rear RPM:540 (1.125)

Dimensions & Tires

Dimensions & Tires Wheelbase:75.18 inches
190 cm
Weight:3400 lbs
1542 kg
Front tire:6x16
Rear tire:12x28
Full dimensions and tires ...

1954 - 1957

800 Series

Utility tractor

Series:

Series:	650 ←	850
		851 ↓

Ford 850 Tires

Ford 850 Tires
Ag front:	6x16
Ag rear:	12x28

Dimensions

Dimensions
Wheelbase:	75.18 inches 190 cm
Length:	121.8 inches 309 cm
Width:	64.75 inches 164 cm
Height:	59.3 inches 150 cm
Operating weight:	3400 lbs 1542 kg
Ballasted weight:	6700 lbs 3039 kg
Ground clearance:	21 inches 53 cm
Front tread:	52 to 76 inches 132 to 193 cm
Rear tread:	52 to 76 inches 132 to 193 cm

850 Serial Numbers

850 Serial Numbers Location:On the left-hand side of the transmission housing behind the starter.
photo of 850 serial number
1954:1
1955:10615
1956:77271
1957:116368

how to read serial numbers...