Tractor · 1954Unverified
Ford 860
Ford 860 — 800 Series · 40 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
40 hp
Max power
29.1 kW
Weight
2850 to 3400 pounds
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Overview
ManufacturerFordReference
Utility tractorReference
Built in Highland Park, Michigan, USAReference
Original price was $2,407 in 1957Reference
Two-wheel driveReference
SteeringmanualReference
Steeringpower assist optionalReference
Differential mechanical expanding shoe brakesReference
Open operator station.Reference
Variants
820no 3-point or hydraulicsReference
840four-speedReference
850transmission PTOReference
860live PTOReference
Engine
Ford 2.8L 4-cyl gasolineReference
Ford 2.8L 4-cyl LP gasReference
Belt (claimed)29.8 kWReference
Plows3Reference
Drawbar (tested)29.1 kWReference
Belt (tested)33.9 kWReference
Ford EAFReference
gasolineReference
4-cylinder 8-valveReference
liquid-cooled inlineReference
Displacement2.8 LReference
Bore/Stroke99 x 91 mmReference
Air cleaneroil bathReference
Compression6.75:1Reference
Rated RPM2200Reference
Firing order1-2-4-3Reference
Starter volts6Reference
Coolant capacity14.2 LReference
Oil capacity4.7 LReference
LP gasReference
Compression8.0:1Reference
Belt power (max)33.9 kWReference
Max power29.1 kWReference
Transmission
5-speed unsynchronized gearReference
Typeunsynchronized gearReference
Gears5 forward and 1 reverseReference
Clutchdry discReference
Oil capacity7.6 LReference
Oil typeSAE 80 Mild EPReference
Capacities
Fuel53.0 LReference
Rear axle10.4 LReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Hydraulic system7.6 LReference
Typeopen centerReference
Capacity7.6 LReference
Pressure137.9 barReference
Pump flow18.2 lpmReference
Rear TypeIReference
Controlposition and draft controlReference
Rear lift567 kgReference
Rear PTOliveReference
Rear PTO Type540 (1.125)Reference
Dimensions
Wheelbase190 cmReference
Weight2850 to 3400 poundsReference
Front tire6.00-16Reference
Rear tire12-28Reference
Ag front6.00-16Reference
Ag rear12-28Reference
Length309 cmReference
Width164 cmReference
Height150 cmReference
Ground clearance53 cmReference
Front tread132 to 193 cmReference
Rear tread132 to 193 cmReference
Shipping1292 kgReference
Operating1542 kgReference
Ballasted3039 kgReference
860 Serial Number Location
On the left-hand side of the transmission housing behind the starter.Reference
860 Serial Numbers
19541Reference
195510615Reference
195677271Reference
1957116368Reference
FAQ: How to read a serial number table.Reference
Electrical
GroundpositiveReference
Charging systemgeneratorReference
Charging amps20Reference
Battery volts6Reference
Test results
Gasoline 5-speed 2WDSeptember 21 - October 6, 1955Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 562 fileReference
Belt fuel use (max)15.5 l/hourReference
Drawbar performanceReference
Gear 3 used for power test.Reference
Max pull2047 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.