Compare/Ford 1871 vs Ford 233

Ford 1871 vs Ford 233

Verdict: Ford 1871 vs Ford 233

The Ford 1871 and the Ford 233 are both industrial tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Ford 1871 is the lighter machine (1,723 kg vs 2,347 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Ford 233 is the newer design (1975 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

37 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

liquid-cooledReference

Steering

12x28Reference

powerReference

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

Displacement

2.8 LReference

2.6 LReference

Bore/Stroke

99 x 91 mmReference

107 x 97 mmReference

Compression

7.5:1Reference

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Rated RPM

2525Reference

2000Reference

Firing order

1-2-4-3Reference

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Starter volts

6Reference

12Reference

Coolant capacity

14.2 LReference

10.0 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

13.0 LReference

Engine

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27.6 kWReference

Power

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27.6 kWReference

Fuel system

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direct injectionReference

Air cleaner

—

dryReference

Pre-heating

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thermostartReference

Torque

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142.9 NmReference

Torque RPM

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1200Reference

Starter

—

electricReference

Transmission

Select-O-SpeedReference

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Type

power shiftReference

gearReference

Gears

10 forward and 2 reverseReference

8 forward and 2 reverseReference

Oil type

Ford M-2C41Reference

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Capacities

Fuel

64.3 LReference

48.8 LReference

Rear axle

10.9 LReference

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PTO & Hydraulics

Hydraulic system

7.6 LReference

23.1 LReference

Capacity

7.6 LReference

23.1 LReference

Pressure

137.9 barReference

172.4 barReference

Total flow

15.1 lpmReference

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Steering flow

30.3 lpmReference

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Steering press.

103.4 barReference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

liveReference

Rear PTO Type

540Reference

540 (1.375)Reference

Pump flow

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31.4 lpmReference

Rear Type

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IReference

Control

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position and draft controlReference

Clutch

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280mm mechanical dry discReference

Engine RPM

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540@1800Reference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

207 cmReference

192 cmReference

Weight

1317 kgReference

2347 kgReference

Front tire

7.50x16Reference

5.50x16Reference

Rear tire

12x28Reference

11.00x28Reference

Ag rear

13x28Reference

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Industrial front

7.50x16Reference

5.50x16Reference

Industrial rear

12x28Reference

11.00x28Reference

Length

325 cmReference

321 cmReference

Width

175 cmReference

161 cmReference

Shipping weight

1723 kgReference

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Front tread

137 cmReference

121 to 203 cmReference

Rear tread

132 to 193 cmReference

Height (cab)

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248 cmReference

Height (exhaust)

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256 cmReference

Clearance (front axle)

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54 cmReference

Clearance (rear axle)

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34 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

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Batteries

2 (diesel)Reference

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Battery volts

6Reference

12Reference

Battery AH

80Reference

128Reference

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

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.