960 by Ford

1954 - 1957

1954 - 1957 900 SeriesRow-Crop tractor

Series:

Series:960961 ↓

1958 - 1962

1958 - 1962
901 Powermaster Series
Row-Crop tractor

Production

Production
Manufacturer:Ford
Type:Row-Crop tractor
Factory:Highland Park, Michigan, USA
The Ford 961 Powermaster was similar to the 951, but had a live PTO.

Variants

Variants
861:utility chassis
941:four-speed
951:five-speed
961:five-speed, live PTO
971:Select-O-Speed
981:Select-O-Speed, dual-speed PTO

Ford 961 Power

Ford 961 Power
Engine (gross):62.6 hp
46.7 kW
Engine:56.3 hp
42.0 kW
Belt (claimed):40 hp
29.8 kW
Plows:3*14-inch

Ford 961 Engines

Ford 961 Engines
Ford 2.8L 4-cyl gasoline
Ford 2.8L 4-cyl LP gas
Ford 2.8L 4-cyl diesel
Engine details ...

Mechanical

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

Capacity

Capacity
Fuel:17 gal
64.3 L
Hydraulic system:2 gal
7.6 L

Hydraulics

Hydraulics
Type:open center
Capacity:2 gal
7.6 L
Pressure:2000 psi
137.9 bar
Total flow:4 gpm
15.1 lpm

Tractor hitch

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

Power Take-off (PTO)

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

Dimensions & Tires

Dimensions & Tires
Weight:3317 lbs
1504 kg
Front tire:5.50-16
Rear tire:12-28
Full dimensions and tires ...

961 Serial Numbers

961 Serial Numbers
Location:Left side of tractor, on top of transmission case behind the starter.
photo of 961 serial number
1957:1001
1958:11977
1959:58312
1960:105943
1961:131427
1962:155531

how to read serial numbers...

Electrical

Electrical
Charging system:generator
Charging amps:20
Battery volts:6 (gas/lp)
 12 (diesel)
Battery AH:80 (6V)
 135 (12V)

Production

Production Manufacturer:Ford
Type:Row-Crop tractor
Factory:Highland Park, Michigan, USA
Original price:$2,561 (1957)

Variants

Variants 860:utility chassis
940:four-speed
950:five-speed
960:five-speed, live PTO

1954 - 1957

1954 - 1957
800 Series
Utility tractor

Series:

Series:660 ← 860
861 ↓

Production

Production
Manufacturer:Ford
Type:Utility tractor
Factory:Highland Park, Michigan, USA
Original price:$2,407 (1957 )
The Ford 800 series consisted of the 820, with no 3-point or PTO; the 850, with a transmission PTO; and the 860 with a live PTO.

Variants

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

Ford 860 Power

Ford 860 Power
Belt (claimed):40 hp
29.8 kW
Plows:3*14-inch
Drawbar (tested):39.00 hp
29.1 kW
Belt (tested):45.41 hp
33.9 kW
power test details ...

Ford 860 Engines

Ford 860 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 unsynchronized gear
Transmission details ...

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:live
Rear RPM:540 (1.125)

Dimensions & Tires

Dimensions & Tires
Wheelbase:75.18 inches
190 cm
Weight:3,400 lbs
1542 kg
Front tire:6x16
Rear tire:12x28
Full dimensions and tires ...

860 Serial Numbers

860 Serial Numbers
Location:On the left-hand side of the transmission housing behind the starter.
photo of 860 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 960 Power

Ford 960 Power Belt (claimed):40 hp
29.8 kW
Plows:3 (14-inch)
Drawbar (tested):38.40 hp
28.6 kW
Belt (tested):46.27 hp
34.5 kW
power test details ...

1954 - 1957

1954 - 1957
900 Series
Row-Crop tractor

Series:

Series:960
961 ↓

Nebraska Tractor Test 569

Nebraska Tractor Test 569

Nebraska Tractor Test 569

Nebraska Tractor Test 569
Gasoline 5-speed 2WD
November 7 - 15, 1955
Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 569 file
Belt power (max):46.27 hp
34.5 kW
Belt fuel use (max):4.1 gal/hour
15.5 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power:38.40 hp
28.6 kW
Gear 3 used for power test.
Max pull:4,669 lbs
2117 kg
Gear 1 used for pull test.

Ford 960 Engines

Ford 960 Engines Ford 2.8L 4-cyl gasoline Ford 2.8L 4-cyl LP gas Engine details ...

1954 - 1957

1954 - 1957
900 Series
Row-Crop tractor

Series:

Series:960
961 ↓

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

1954 - 1957
900 Series
Row-Crop tractor

Series:

Series:960
961 ↓

Transmission

Transmission
Transmission:Ford
Type:unsynchronized gear
Gears:5 forward and 1 reverse
Clutch:dry disc

Speeds

Speeds

Tractor hitch

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

Power Take-off (PTO)

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

Dimensions & Tires

Dimensions & Tires Wheelbase:85.3 inches
216 cm
Weight:3280 to 3626 pounds
Front tire:6x16
Rear tire:12x28
Full dimensions and tires ...

1954 - 1957

1954 - 1957
900 Series
Row-Crop tractor

Series:

Series:960
961 ↓

Ford 960 Tires

Ford 960 Tires
Ag front:6x16
Ag rear:12x28

Dimensions

Dimensions
Wheelbase:85.3 inches
216 cm
Length:132.6 inches
336 cm
Height:65.8 inches
167 cm
Ground clearance:27.9 inches
70 cm
Front tread:8.3 to 16.3 inches
21 to 41 cm
Rear tread:56 to 80 inches
142 to 203 cm

Ford 960 Weight

Ford 960 Weight
Shipping:3,280 lbs
1487 kg
Operating:3,626 lbs
1644 kg
Ballasted:6,475 lbs
2937 kg

960 Serial Numbers

960 Serial Numbers Location:Serial number stamped into the starter mount on the left side of the engine.
photo of 960 serial number

Electrical

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

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