Industrial Tractor · 1957Unverified
Ford 1821
Ford 1821 — Industrial tractor · 56 hp. Reference specifications; pending source verification.
Provisional listing — the headline figure is shown; full specifications are auto-generated and pending verification against published sources.
Rated power
56 hp
Weight
1723 kg
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Overview
ManufacturerFordReference
Industrial tractorReference
Two-wheel driveReference
Steering12x28Reference
Differential mechanical shoe brakesReference
Open operator stationReference
Variants
1811Select-O-Speed, no PTO or hydraulicsReference
1821Four-speed, no PTO or hydraulicsReference
1841Four-speed with PTO and hydraulicsReference
1871Select-O-Speed with PTO and hydraulicsReference
1881Select-O-Speed with multi-speed PTO and hydraulicsReference
Engine
Ford 2.8L 4-cyl gasolineReference
Ford 2.8L 4-cyl dieselReference
Engine42.0 kWReference
FordReference
gasolineReference
4-cylinder 8-valveReference
liquid-cooledReference
Displacement2.8 LReference
Bore/Stroke99 x 91 mmReference
Compression7.5:1Reference
Rated RPM2325Reference
Firing order1-2-4-3Reference
Starter volts6Reference
Coolant capacity14.2 LReference
Sparkplug14MMReference
Sparkplug gap0.686 mmReference
Point gap0.635 mmReference
Intake valve clearance0.381 mmReference
Exhaust valve clearance0.381 mmReference
Oil capacity4.7 LReference
dieselReference
Power42.0 kWReference
Air cleaneroil bathReference
Compression16.8:1Reference
Rated RPM2200Reference
Torque190.4 NmReference
Torque RPM1400Reference
StarterelectricReference
Starter volts12Reference
Transmission
4-speed unsynchronized gearReference
4-speed unsynchronized shuttleReference
Typeunsynchronized gearReference
Gears4 forward and 1 reverseReference
Oil capacity5.7 LReference
Oil typeSAE 80Reference
Unsynchronized transmission operated with gear shift lever and clutch pedal. Tractor must be stopped, and clutch used, to shift gears.Reference
TransmissionReversing TransmissionReference
Typeunsynchronized shuttleReference
Gears4 forward and reverseReference
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
Capacities
Fuel64.3 LReference
Rear axle10.9 LReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Rear PTOtransmission (optional)Reference
Rear PTO Type540 (optional)Reference
Dimensions
Wheelbase207 cmReference
Weight1723 kgReference
Front tire7.50x16Reference
Rear tire12x28Reference
Ag rear13x24Reference
Ag rear13x28Reference
Industrial front7.50x16Reference
Industrial rear12x28Reference
Length325 cmReference
Width175 cmReference
Shipping weight1723 kgReference
Front tread137 cmReference
Rear tread132 to 193 cmReference
Ford 1821 attachments
front-end loaderReference
1821 Serial Numbers
Location:Serial number on the left side of the tractor, on top of the starter mount casting.Reference
19571001Reference
195811977Reference
195958312Reference
1960105943Reference
1961131427Reference
1962155531Reference
FAQ: How to read a serial number table.Reference
Electrical
Groundpositive (6V)Reference
Groundnegative (12V)Reference
Charging systemgeneratorReference
Charging amps20Reference
Batteries1 (gas)Reference
Batteries2 (diesel)Reference
Battery volts6Reference
Battery AH80Reference
Values normalized to UK metric units. Every figure is traced to at least one source; verified specs are cross-checked against two or more.