Backhoe Loader · 1975Unverified
Ford 420
Ford 420 — Backhoe loader tractor · 52 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
52 hp
Weight
4552 kg
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Overview
ManufacturerFordReference
Backhoe loader tractorReference
Two-wheel driveReference
Final drivesinboard planetaryReference
Steeringpower assistReference
Mechanical wet disc brakesReference
Four-post canopy.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 flow72.3 lpmReference
Pump flow81.4 lpmReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase205 cmReference
Weight4552 kgReference
Front tire7.50-16Reference
Rear tire14.9-24Reference
Industrial front7.50-16Reference
Industrial rear14.9-24Reference
Industrial front9.00-16Reference
Industrial rear16.9-24Reference
Height (exhaust)205 cmReference
Clearance (front axle)29 cmReference
Front tread142 cmReference
Rear tread152 cmReference
Backhoe & Loader
Dig depth327 cmReference
Dump angle112 cmReference
Electrical
GroundnegativeReference
Charging systemalternatorReference
Charging amps32Reference
Charging amps51 (optional)Reference
Battery volts12Reference
Battery AH128 (diesel)Reference
Battery AH80 (gasoline)Reference
Attachment overview
Front-end loaderReference
BackhoeReference
Ford 10-FT Backhoe
Backhoe typeFord 10-FT BackhoeReference
Digging depth327 cmReference
2-Foot flat digging depth317 cmReference
Reach from pivot421 cmReference
Bucket force3969 kgReference
Ford 13-FT Backhoe
Backhoe typeFord 13-FT BackhoeReference
Digging depth412 cmReference
2-Foot flat digging depth410 cmReference
Reach from pivot524 cmReference
Loading height283 cmReference
Bucket force3687 kgReference
Ford 15-FT Backhoe
Backhoe typeFord 15-FT BackhoeReference
Digging depth457 cmReference
2-Foot flat digging depth454 cmReference
Reach from pivot568 cmReference
Loading height316 cmReference
Bucket force3683 kgReference
Values normalized to UK metric units. Every figure is traced to at least one source; verified specs are cross-checked against two or more.