Compare/Ford 1871 vs Ford 230A LCG

Ford 1871 vs Ford 230A LCG

Verdict: Ford 1871 vs Ford 230A LCG

The Ford 1871 and the Ford 230A LCG are both industrial tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Ford 230A LCG is the lighter machine (1,664 kg vs 1,723 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Ford 230A LCG is the newer design (1981 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

Clear

Rated power

null hp

42 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

FordReference

The Select-O-Speed transmission is operated with selector lever. The inching pedal may be used for precision movement of the tractor. The tractor can be shifted on the move without use of the inching pedal. Gear 5, 6, and 9 will free-wheel and cannot be used for engine braking.Reference

With 18.4x16 rear tires.Reference

Steering

12x28Reference

1.8 LReference

Differential lock

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foot-engagedReference

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

Displacement

2.8 LReference

2.6 LReference

Bore/Stroke

99 x 91 mmReference

107 x 97 mmReference

Compression

7.5:1Reference

7.75:1Reference

Rated RPM

2525Reference

2000Reference

Firing order

1-2-4-3Reference

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Starter volts

6Reference

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

11.4 LReference

9.4 LReference

Engine (gross)

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31.3 kWReference

Engine

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29.8 kWReference

Power

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24.6 kWReference

Power (gross)

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26.1 kWReference

Air cleaner

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dryReference

Torque

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136.3 NmReference

Torque RPM

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1350Reference

Transmission

Select-O-SpeedReference

Dual-rangeReference

Type

power shiftReference

synchromeshReference

Gears

10 forward and 2 reverseReference

8 forward and 4 reverseReference

Oil type

Ford M-2C41Reference

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Capacities

Fuel

64.3 LReference

49.2 LReference

Rear axle

10.9 LReference

23.3 LReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Hydraulic system

7.6 LReference

23.5 LReference

Capacity

7.6 LReference

23.5 LReference

Pressure

137.9 barReference

172.4 barReference

Total flow

15.1 lpmReference

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Steering flow

30.3 lpmReference

20.1 lpmReference

Steering press.

103.4 barReference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

live (optional)Reference

Rear PTO Type

540Reference

PTO (claimed)

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26.8 kWReference

Pump flow

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30.7 lpmReference

Steering cap.

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1.8 LReference

Rear Type

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IReference

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

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895 kgReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

207 cmReference

192 cmReference

Weight

1317 kgReference

1664 kgReference

Front tire

7.50x16Reference

6.00-16Reference

Rear tire

12x28Reference

8.30-24Reference

Ag rear

13x28Reference

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Industrial front

7.50x16Reference

8.50-10Reference

Industrial rear

12x28Reference

8.30-24Reference

Length

325 cmReference

321 cmReference

Width

175 cmReference

174 cmReference

Shipping weight

1723 kgReference

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Front tread

137 cmReference

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Rear tread

132 to 193 cmReference

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Lawn/turf rear

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18.4-16Reference

Height (hood)

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120 cmReference

Height (ROPS)

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204 cmReference

Max rear axle

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2721 kgReference

Ground clearance

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21 cmReference

Ford 1871 attachments

1871 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 on the left side of the tractor, on top of the starter mount casting.Reference

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Electrical

Ground

negative (12V)Reference

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Charging system

generatorReference

alternatorReference

Charging amps

20Reference

32Reference

Batteries

2 (diesel)Reference

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Battery volts

6Reference

12Reference

Battery AH

80Reference

128Reference

Battery CCA

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750 (diesel)Reference

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

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.