Compare/Ford 1841 vs Ford 250C

Ford 1841 vs Ford 250C

Verdict: Ford 1841 vs Ford 250C

The Ford 1841 and the Ford 250C are both industrial tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 56 hp. Ford 1841 is the lighter machine (1,723 kg vs 4,948 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Ford 250C is the newer design (1989 vs 1957). Use the full side-by-side spec tables below to weigh the details against your own operation, and confirm with a dealer demo.

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Fit & specs

Ford

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Ford

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

56 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

FordReference

The optional Reversing Transmission adds a reverser lever to the left side of the tractor. The lever allows an unsychronized shuttle shift by stopping the tractor, using the clutch, and pulling the lever.Reference

With 16.9-24 rear tires.Reference

Steering

12x28Reference

2.3 LReference

Differential lock

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mechanical rearReference

Variants

1811

Select-O-Speed, no PTO or hydraulicsReference

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1821

Four-speed, no PTO or hydraulicsReference

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1841

Four-speed with PTO and hydraulicsReference

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1871

Select-O-Speed with PTO and hydraulicsReference

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1881

Select-O-Speed with multi-speed PTO and hydraulicsReference

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Engine

42.0 kWReference

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Displacement

2.8 LReference

3.1 LReference

Bore/Stroke

99 x 91 mmReference

112 x 107 mmReference

Compression

16.8:1Reference

16.3:1Reference

Rated RPM

2200Reference

Firing order

1-2-4-3Reference

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Starter volts

12Reference

Coolant capacity

14.2 LReference

10.4 LReference

Sparkplug

14MMReference

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Sparkplug gap

0.686 mmReference

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Point gap

0.635 mmReference

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Intake valve clearance

0.381 mmReference

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Exhaust valve clearance

0.381 mmReference

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Oil capacity

5.7 LReference

18.0 LReference

Power

42.0 kWReference

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Air cleaner

oil bathReference

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Torque

190.4 NmReference

202.0 NmReference

Torque RPM

1400Reference

Starter

electricReference

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Engine (gross)

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41.8 kWReference

Engine (net)

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38.8 kWReference

Power (net)

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38.8 kWReference

Power (gross)

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41.8 kWReference

Transmission

Type

unsynchronized shuttleReference

torque converterReference

Gears

4 forward and reverseReference

8 forward and reverseReference

Oil type

SAE 80Reference

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Transmission

Reversing TransmissionReference

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Capacities

Fuel

64.3 LReference

60.6 LReference

Rear axle

10.9 LReference

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PTO & Hydraulics

Hydraulic system

7.6 LReference

41.6 LReference

Capacity

7.6 LReference

41.6 LReference

Pressure

137.9 barReference

151.7 barReference

Total flow

15.1 lpmReference

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Steering flow

30.3 lpmReference

22.3 lpmReference

Steering press.

103.4 barReference

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Rear PTO

transmissionReference

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

540Reference

540 (1.375)Reference

PTO (claimed)

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32.8 kWReference

Pump flow

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81.4 lpmReference

Steering cap.

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2.3 LReference

Rear Type

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I/IIReference

Control

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position and draft controlReference

Rear lift

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1397 kgReference

Engine RPM

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540@1800Reference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

207 cmReference

205 cmReference

Weight

1317 kgReference

4948 to 7637 poundsReference

Front tire

7.50x16Reference

7.50-16Reference

Rear tire

12x28Reference

16.9-24Reference

Ag rear

13x28Reference

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Industrial front

7.50x16Reference

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Industrial rear

12x28Reference

16.9-24Reference

Length

325 cmReference

335 cmReference

Width

175 cmReference

208 cmReference

Shipping weight

1723 kgReference

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Front tread

137 cmReference

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Rear tread

132 to 193 cmReference

154 cmReference

Lawn/turf front

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9.00-10Reference

Lawn/turf rear

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18.4-16.1Reference

2WD Industrial front

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11L-15Reference

4WD Industrial front

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12.0-16.5Reference

2WD Industrial rear

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14.9-24Reference

Height (ROPS)

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233 cmReference

Height (exhaust)

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220 cmReference

2WD Clearance (front axle)

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35 cmReference

4WD Clearance (front axle)

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27 cmReference

2WD Front tread

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147 cmReference

4WD Front tread

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168 cmReference

2WD Max front axle

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4082 kgReference

4WD Max front axle

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6286 kgReference

Max rear axle

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5216 kgReference

Ford 1841 attachments

1841 Serial Numbers

1957

1001Reference

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1958

11977Reference

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1959

58312Reference

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1960

105943Reference

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1961

131427Reference

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1962

155531Reference

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Location:

Serial number stamped into the starter mount casting.Reference

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Electrical

Ground

negative (12V)Reference

negativeReference

Charging system

generatorReference

alternatorReference

Charging amps

20Reference

55Reference

Batteries

2 (diesel)Reference

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Battery volts

6Reference

12Reference

Battery AH

80Reference

128Reference

Battery CCA

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750Reference

Attachment overview

Ford 713 10f Backhoe

Backhoe type

Ford 713 14f BackhoeReference

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Transport height

383 cmReference

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Digging depth

429 cmReference

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Reach from pivot

533 cmReference

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Loading height

355 cmReference

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Swing Arc

185°Reference

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Ford 713 12f Backhoe

Ford 713 14f Backhoe

Ford 250C attachments

Speeds

Fit score weighs budget, operation size, crop match and data confidence against the details above. It’s guidance, not advice — always confirm with a dealer demo.