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Ford 420

Ford 420 — Industrial tractor · 52 hp. Reference specifications; pending source verification.

The Ford 420 is an industrial tractor with a rated power output of 52 hp, which positions it at the lower end of its class in terms of power. Manufactured from 1975 to 1978, it features a 3-cylinder diesel liquid-cooled engine and is equipped with a 6-speed gearbox and two-wheel drive. This tractor is suited for use on areas of up to 200 acres.

Provisional listing — the headline figure is shown; full specifications are auto-generated and pending verification against published sources.

Rated power
52 hp

Catalogue coverage

Variants represented
2
Richest spec table
73 rows
Recorded power
52 hp
Transmissions
6-speed gear
Production years
1975-1978
Verified variants
0

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Overview

ManufacturerFordReference
Industrial tractorReference
Two-wheel driveReference
Final drivesinboard planetaryReference
Steeringpower assistReference
Mechanical wet disc brakesReference
Two-post ROPS. Four-post FOPS optional.Reference

Engine

Ford 3.0L 3-cyl dieselReference
Ford 2.9L 3-cyl gasolineReference
Fuel tank60.6 LReference
Engine (gross)38.6 kWReference
Engine (net)35.5 kWReference
FordReference
dieselReference
3-cylinderReference
liquid-cooledReference
Displacement3.0 LReference
Bore/Stroke107 x 112 mmReference
Power (net)35.5 kWReference
Power (gross)38.6 kWReference
Fuel systemdirect injectionReference
Air cleanerdryReference
Compression16.3:1Reference
Rated RPM2200Reference
StarterelectricReference
Starter volts12Reference
Oil capacity6.6 LReference
Coolant capacity10.4 LReference
gasolineReference
Displacement2.9 LReference
Bore/Stroke107 x 107 mmReference
Power (net)32.8 kWReference
Power (gross)34.3 kWReference
Compression7.75:1Reference
Rated RPM2100Reference

Transmission

6-speed gearReference
4-speed torque converterReference
8-speed gearReference
TypegearReference
Gears6 forward and 4 reverseReference
Three gears forward and two reverse in high and low ranges.Reference
Typetorque converterReference
Gears4 forward and reverseReference
Power reversing transmission with torque converter.Reference
Gears8 forward and 2 reverseReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Pressure151.7 barReference
Pump flow20.1 lpmReference
Pump flow31.4 lpmReference
Rear TypeIReference
Controlposition and draft controlReference
Rear PTOtransmissionReference
Rear PTOindependentReference
Rear PTO Type540Reference

Dimensions

Wheelbase205 cmReference
Front tire7.50-16Reference
Rear tire14.9-24Reference
Industrial front7.50-16Reference
Industrial rear14.9-24Reference
Industrial front9.00-16Reference
Industrial rear16.9-24Reference
Length487 cmReference
Height (exhaust)205 cmReference
Clearance (front axle)29 cmReference
Front tread142 cmReference
Rear tread152 cmReference

Ford 420 attachments

front-end loaderReference

Electrical

GroundnegativeReference
Charging systemalternatorReference
Charging amps32Reference
Charging amps51 (optional)Reference
Battery volts12Reference
Battery AH128 (diesel)Reference
Battery AH80 (gasoline)Reference

Values normalized to UK metric units. Every figure is traced to at least one source; verified specs are cross-checked against two or more.

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