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Backhoe Loader · 1975Unverified

Ford 420

Name: Ford 420
Brand: Ford

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

The Ford 420 is a backhoe loader model with a rating of approximately 52 hp, falling within the mid-range of its class. It was produced between 1975 and 1978. Powered by a 3-cylinder diesel liquid-cooled engine, it features two-wheel drive with a 6-speed gearbox. Its operating weight is listed as 4552 kg, suitable for operations covering 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

Weight

4552 kg

Catalogue coverage

Variants represented

Richest spec table

88 rows

Recorded power

52 hp

Recorded weight

4552 kg

Transmissions

6-speed gear

Production years

1975-1978

Verified variants

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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.

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