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Ford 850 vs Ford 960
Verdict: Ford 850 vs Ford 960
The Ford 850 and the Ford 960 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 40 hp. Ford 850 is the lighter machine (2,850 kg vs 3,280 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. 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
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Ford
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
40 hp
40 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
FordReference
FordReference
Gear 1 used for pull test.Reference
Gear 1 used for pull test.Reference
Steering
power assist optionalReference
power assist optionalReference
Original price
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$2,561 (1957)Reference
Variants
820
no 3-point or hydraulicsReference
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840
four-speedReference
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850
transmission PTOReference
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860
live PTOReference
utility chassisReference
940
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four-speedReference
950
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five-speedReference
960
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five-speed, live PTOReference
Engine
Belt (claimed)
29.8 kWReference
29.8 kWReference
Plows
3Reference
3 (14-inch)Reference
Drawbar (tested)
26.2 kWReference
28.6 kWReference
Belt (tested)
29.5 kWReference
34.5 kWReference
Displacement
2.8 LReference
2.8 LReference
Bore/Stroke
99 x 91 mmReference
99 x 91 mmReference
Air cleaner
oil bathReference
oil bathReference
Compression
8.0:1Reference
8.0:1Reference
Rated RPM
2200Reference
2200Reference
Firing order
1-2-4-3Reference
1-2-4-3Reference
Starter volts
6Reference
6Reference
Coolant capacity
14.2 LReference
14.2 LReference
Oil capacity
7.6 LReference
4.7 LReference
Belt power (max)
29.5 kWReference
34.5 kWReference
Max power
26.2 kWReference
28.6 kWReference
Transmission
Gears
5 forward and 1 reverseReference
5 forward and 1 reverseReference
Clutch
dry discReference
dry discReference
Oil type
SAE 80 Mild EPReference
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Transmission
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FordReference
Capacities
Fuel
53.0 LReference
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Rear axle
10.4 LReference
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PTO & Hydraulics
Hydraulic system
7.6 LReference
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Type
unsynchronized gearReference
unsynchronized gearReference
Capacity
7.6 LReference
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Pressure
137.9 barReference
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Pump flow
18.2 lpmReference
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Rear Type
IReference
IReference
Control
position and draft controlReference
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Rear lift
567 kgReference
567 kgReference
Rear PTO
transmissionReference
liveReference
Rear PTO Type
540 (1.125)Reference
540Reference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
190 cmReference
216 cmReference
Weight
2850 to 3400 poundsReference
3280 to 3626 poundsReference
Front tire
6.00-16Reference
6x16Reference
Rear tire
12-28Reference
12x28Reference
Ag front
6.00-16Reference
6x16Reference
Ag rear
12-28Reference
12x28Reference
Length
309 cmReference
336 cmReference
Width
164 cmReference
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Height
150 cmReference
167 cmReference
Ground clearance
53 cmReference
70 cmReference
Front tread
132 to 193 cmReference
21 to 41 cmReference
Rear tread
132 to 193 cmReference
142 to 203 cmReference
Shipping
1292 kgReference
1487 kgReference
Operating
1542 kgReference
1644 kgReference
Ballasted
3039 kgReference
2937 kgReference
850 Serial Number Location
850 Serial Numbers
1954
1Reference
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1955
10615Reference
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1956
77271Reference
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1957
116368Reference
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Electrical
Ground
positiveReference
positiveReference
Charging system
generatorReference
generatorReference
Charging amps
20Reference
20Reference
Battery volts
6Reference
6Reference
Test results
Belt fuel use (max)
18.9 l/hourReference
15.5 l/hourReference
Max pull
2345 kgReference
2117 kgReference
960 Serial Number Location
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.