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Ford 621

Ford 621 — 601 Workmaster Series · 48 hp. Reference specifications; pending source verification.

The Ford 621 is a tractor with a rating of approximately 48 horsepower, positioning it at the lower end of its class in terms of power output. Production of the 621 model spanned from 1957 to 1962. It features a 4-cylinder diesel liquid-cooled engine and a 5-speed gearbox in a two-wheel drive configuration, with an operating weight of 1506 kg. The tractor is suitable for operations covering up to 200 acres.

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Rated power
48 hp
Weight
1506 kg

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Variants represented
2
Richest spec table
88 rows
Recorded power
48 hp
Recorded weight
1506 kg
Transmissions
5-speed gear
Production years
1957-1962
Verified variants
0

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Overview

ManufacturerFordReference
Utility tractorReference
Built in Highland Park, Michigan, USAReference
Original price was $3,222 in 1961Reference
Two-wheel driveReference
SteeringmanualReference
Steeringpower assist optionalReference
Differential mechanical expanding shoe brakesReference
Open operator station.Reference

Variants

611Select-O-Speed, no PTOReference
621Four-speed, no PTO or 3-pointReference
631Four-speed, no PTOReference
641Four-speedReference
651Five-speedReference
661Five-speed, live PTOReference
671Select-O-SpeedReference
681Select-O-Speed, dual-speed PTOReference

Engine

Ford 2.2L 4-cyl gasolineReference
Ford 2.4L 4-cyl dieselReference
Ford 2.2L 4-cyl LP gasReference
Engine (gross)36.1 kWReference
Belt (claimed)23.9 kWReference
Plows2 (14-inch)Reference
Ford EAE Red TigerReference
gasolineReference
4-cylinder 8-valveReference
liquid-cooled vertical inlineReference
Displacement2.2 LReference
Bore/Stroke87 x 91 mmReference
EmissionsTier 0Reference
Power (gross)36.1 kWReference
Air cleaneroil bathReference
Compression7.5:1Reference
Rated RPM2200Reference
Torque171.9 NmReference
Torque RPM1600Reference
Firing order1-2-4-3Reference
Starter volts6Reference
Coolant capacity14.2 LReference
Sparkplug14MMReference
Sparkplug gap0.635 mmReference
Sparkplug gap0.711 mmReference
Oil capacity4.7 LReference
Oil change100 hReference
FordReference
dieselReference
Displacement2.4 LReference
Bore/Stroke90 x 91 mmReference
Power (gross)31.8 kWReference
Compression16.8:1Reference
Starter volts12Reference
LP gasReference

Transmission

5-speed gearReference
12-speed unsynchronized gearReference
TypegearReference
Gears5 forward and 1 reverseReference
Clutch254mm dry discReference
Oil capacity7.6 LReference
Oil typeSAE 80 Mild EPReference
Typeunsynchronized gearReference
Gears12 forward and 3 reverseReference
Clutchdry discReference
The 12-speed adds a mechanical over/under to the basic four-speed transmission.Reference

Capacities

Fuel49.2 LReference
Rear axle7.6 LReference

Dimensions

Weight1506 kgReference
Front tire5.50-16Reference
Rear tire10-28Reference
Ag front5.50-16Reference
Ag rear10-28Reference
Ag rear11-28Reference
Rear tread121 to 193 cmReference

621 Serial Number Location

Transmission case, top left, behind the starter.Reference

621 Serial Numbers

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
Battery volts6 (gas/lp)Reference
Battery volts12 (diesel)Reference
Battery AH80 (6V)Reference
Battery AH135 (12V)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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