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Ford 651

Ford 651 — 601 Workmaster Series · 48 hp. Reference specifications; pending source verification.

The Ford 651 is a compact tractor with a rated output of 48 hp. The 651 was manufactured between 1957 and 1961. It features a 4-cylinder diesel liquid-cooled engine, coupled to a 5-speed gearbox and two-wheel drive. The tractor's weight is listed at 1506 kg, suitable for tasks of approximately 200 acres.

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

Rated power
48 hp
Max power
22.0 kW
Weight
1506 kg

Catalogue coverage

Variants represented
2
Richest spec table
103 rows
Recorded power
48 hp
Recorded weight
1506 kg
Transmissions
5-speed unsynchronized gear
Production years
1957-1961
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
Drawbar (tested)22.0 kWReference
Belt (tested)26.7 kWReference
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
Belt power (max)26.7 kWReference
Max power22.0 kWReference

Transmission

5-speed unsynchronized gearReference
ManufacturerFordReference
Typeunsynchronized gearReference
Gears5 forward and 1 reverseReference
Clutch254mm dry discReference
Oil capacity7.6 LReference
Oil typeSAE 80 Mild EPReference

Capacities

Fuel49.2 LReference
Rear axle7.6 LReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Hydraulic system7.6 LReference
Typeopen centerReference
Capacity7.6 LReference
Total flow15.1 lpmReference
Rear TypeIReference
Controlposition and draft controlReference
Rear lift567 kgReference
Rear PTOtransmissionReference
Rear PTO Type540 (1.375)Reference

Dimensions

Weight1506 kgReference
Front tire5.50-16Reference
Rear tire11-28Reference
Ag front5.50-16Reference
Ag rear11-28Reference
Front tread132 to 203 cmReference
Rear tread132 to 193 cmReference

651 Serial Number Location

Transmission case, top left, behind the starter.Reference

651 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

Test results

Gasoline 5-speed 2WD3/21/1958Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 643 fileReference
Belt fuel use (max)12.5 l/hourReference
Drawbar performanceReference
Gear 3 used for power test.Reference
Max pull1866 kgReference
Gear 1 used for pull test.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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