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Tractor · 1954Unverified

Ford 960

Name: Ford 960
Brand: Ford

Ford 960 — 900 Series · 40 hp. Reference specifications; pending source verification.

The Ford 960 is a tractor model with a rated power output of 40 hp, situated at the lighter end of its class. It was manufactured from 1954 to 1957. This model features a 4-cylinder petrol liquid-cooled engine, coupled with two-wheel drive and a 5-speed gearbox. The operating weight of the 960 ranges from 3280 to 3626 pounds, accommodating operations of up to 200 acres.

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

Rated power

40 hp

Max power

28.6 kW

Weight

3280 to 3626 pounds

Catalogue coverage

Variants represented

Richest spec table

71 rows

Recorded power

40 hp

Transmissions

5-speed unsynchronized gear

Production years

1954-1957

Verified variants

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Overview

ManufacturerFordReference

Row-Crop tractorReference

Built in Highland Park, Michigan, USAReference

Original price$2,561 (1957)Reference

Two-wheel driveReference

SteeringmanualReference

Steeringpower assist optionalReference

Differential mechanical expanding shoe brakesReference

Open operator station.Reference

Variants

860utility chassisReference

940four-speedReference

950five-speedReference

960five-speed, live PTOReference

Engine

Ford 2.8L 4-cyl gasolineReference

Ford 2.8L 4-cyl LP gasReference

Belt (claimed)29.8 kWReference

Plows3 (14-inch)Reference

Drawbar (tested)28.6 kWReference

Belt (tested)34.5 kWReference

Ford EAFReference

gasolineReference

4-cylinder 8-valveReference

liquid-cooled vertical 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

liquid-cooled vertial inlineReference

Compression8.0:1Reference

Belt power (max)34.5 kWReference

Max power28.6 kWReference

Transmission

5-speed unsynchronized gearReference

TransmissionFordReference

Typeunsynchronized gearReference

Gears5 forward and 1 reverseReference

Clutchdry discReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Rear TypeIReference

Rear lift567 kgReference

Rear PTOliveReference

Rear PTO Type540Reference

Dimensions

Wheelbase216 cmReference

Weight3280 to 3626 poundsReference

Front tire6x16Reference

Rear tire12x28Reference

Ag front6x16Reference

Ag rear12x28Reference

Length336 cmReference

Height167 cmReference

Ground clearance70 cmReference

Front tread21 to 41 cmReference

Rear tread142 to 203 cmReference

Shipping1487 kgReference

Operating1644 kgReference

Ballasted2937 kgReference

960 Serial Number Location

Serial number stamped into the starter mount on the left side of the engine.Reference

Electrical

GroundpositiveReference

Charging systemgeneratorReference

Charging amps20Reference

Battery volts6Reference

Test results

Gasoline 5-speed 2WDNovember 7 - 15, 1955Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 569 fileReference

Belt fuel use (max)15.5 l/hourReference

Drawbar performanceReference

Gear 3 used for power test.Reference

Max pull2117 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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