Tractor · 1954Unverified
Ford 960
Ford 960 — 900 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
28.6 kW
Weight
3280 to 3626 pounds
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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.