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Ford 871 Powermaster vs Ford 961
Verdict: Ford 871 Powermaster vs Ford 961
The Ford 871 Powermaster and the Ford 961 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 63 hp. Ford 961 is the lighter machine (1,504 kg vs 1,587 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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Ford
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Ford
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
63 hp
63 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
FordReference
FordReference
dieselReference
dieselReference
Steering
power assist optionalReference
power assistReference
Variants
811
Select-O-Speed, no PTOReference
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821
Four-speed, no PTO or 3-pointReference
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841
Four-speedReference
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851
Five-speedReference
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861
Five speed, live PTOReference
utility chassisReference
871
Select-O-SpeedReference
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881
Select-O-Speed, dual-speed PTOReference
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941
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four-speedReference
951
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five-speedReference
961
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five-speed, live PTOReference
971
row-crop chassisReference
Select-O-SpeedReference
981
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Select-O-Speed, dual-speed PTOReference
Engine
Engine (gross)
46.7 kWReference
46.7 kWReference
Engine
42.0 kWReference
42.0 kWReference
Belt (claimed)
29.8 kWReference
29.8 kWReference
Plows
3Reference
3Reference
Displacement
2.8 LReference
2.8 LReference
Bore/Stroke
99 x 91 mmReference
99 x 91 mmReference
Power (gross)
46.7 kWReference
46.7 kWReference
Air cleaner
oil bathReference
oil bathReference
Compression
16.8:1Reference
16.8:1Reference
Rated RPM
2200Reference
2200Reference
Torque
190.4 NmReference
190.4 NmReference
Torque RPM
1400Reference
1400Reference
Firing order
1-2-4-3Reference
1-2-4-3Reference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Coolant capacity
14.2 LReference
14.2 LReference
Sparkplug gap
0.686 mmReference
0.686 mmReference
Point gap
0.635 mmReference
0.635 mmReference
Intake valve clearance
0.381 mmReference
0.381 mmReference
Exhaust valve clearance
0.381 mmReference
0.381 mmReference
Oil capacity
4.7 LReference
7.6 LReference
Oil change
100 hReference
100 hReference
Power
42.0 kWReference
42.0 kWReference
Transmission
Transmission
Ford Select-O-SpeedReference
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Gears
10 forward and 2 reverseReference
5 forward and 1 reverseReference
Clutch
hydraulic wet discReference
dry discReference
Oil type
Ford M2C41Reference
SAE 80Reference
Capacities
Fuel
64.3 LReference
64.3 LReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Hydraulic system
7.6 LReference
7.6 LReference
Type
full power shiftReference
unsynchronized gearReference
Capacity
7.6 LReference
7.6 LReference
Pressure
137.9 barReference
137.9 barReference
Total flow
15.1 lpmReference
15.1 lpmReference
Rear Type
IReference
IReference
Rear lift
567 kgReference
567 kgReference
Rear PTO
independentReference
liveReference
Rear PTO Type
540Reference
540Reference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
189 cmReference
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Weight
1587 kgReference
1504 kgReference
Front tire
6.00x16Reference
5.50-16Reference
Rear tire
12x28Reference
12-28Reference
Ag front
6.00x16Reference
5.50-16Reference
Ag rear
12x28Reference
12-28Reference
Operating weight
1587 kgReference
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Front tread
132 to 203 cmReference
21 to 41 cmReference
Rear tread
132 to 193 cmReference
142 to 203 cmReference
Length
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336 cmReference
Height
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167 cmReference
Shipping weight
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1504 kgReference
Ground clearance
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70 cmReference
871 Serial Number Location
871 Serial Numbers
1957
1001Reference
1001Reference
1958
11977Reference
11977Reference
1959
58312Reference
58312Reference
1960
105943Reference
105943Reference
1961
131427Reference
131427Reference
1962
155531Reference
155531Reference
Electrical
Ground
negative (12V)Reference
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Charging system
generatorReference
generatorReference
Charging amps
20Reference
20Reference
Battery volts
12 (diesel)Reference
12 (diesel)Reference
Battery AH
135 (12V)Reference
135 (12V)Reference
961 Serial Number Location
961 Serial Numbers
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.