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Tractor · 1958Unverified

Ford Powermaster 881

Name: Ford Powermaster 881
Brand: Ford

Ford Powermaster 881 — 801 Powermaster Series · 63 hp. Reference specifications; pending source verification.

The Ford Powermaster 881 is a tractor model with an approximate power rating of 63 hp, positioning it at the lower end of its class in terms of power output. It was produced from 1958 to 1962 and features a 4-cylinder diesel liquid-cooled engine, coupled with a two-wheel drive system and powershift transmission. The tractor's operating weight is specified at 1587 kg, and it is suitable for use on areas 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

63 hp

Max power

27.6 kW

Weight

1587 kg

Catalogue coverage

Variants represented

Richest spec table

133 rows

Recorded power

63 hp

Recorded weight

1587 kg

Transmissions

10-speed full power shift

Production years

1958-1962

Verified variants

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Overview

ManufacturerFordReference

Utility tractorReference

Built in Highland Park, Michigan, USAReference

The Ford model 881 was the top end of the Ford 801 Powermaster series, featuring the Select-O-Speed transmission, hydraulics, three-point hitch, and a two-speed independent power take off (PTO).Reference

Two-wheel driveReference

SteeringmanualReference

Steeringpower assist optionalReference

Differential mechanical expanding shoe brakesReference

Open operator station.Reference

Variants

981row-crop chassisReference

811Select-O-Speed, no PTOReference

821Four-speed, no PTO or 3-pointReference

841Four-speedReference

851Five-speedReference

861Five speed, live PTOReference

871Select-O-SpeedReference

881Select-O-Speed, dual-speed PTOReference

Engine

Ford 2.8L 4-cyl gasolineReference

Ford 2.8L 4-cyl LP gasReference

Ford 2.8L 4-cyl dieselReference

Engine (gross)46.7 kWReference

Engine42.0 kWReference

Belt (claimed)29.8 kWReference

Plows3Reference

Drawbar (tested)27.6 kWReference

Ford EAFReference

gasolineReference

4-cylinder 8-valveReference

liquid-cooled vertical overhead valveReference

Displacement2.8 LReference

Bore/Stroke99 x 91 mmReference

Power (gross)46.7 kWReference

Air cleaneroil bathReference

Compression7.5:1Reference

Rated RPM2000Reference

Torque225.1 NmReference

Torque RPM1600Reference

Firing order1-2-4-3Reference

Starter volts6Reference

Coolant capacity14.2 LReference

Sparkplug gap0.686 mmReference

Point gap0.635 mmReference

Intake valve clearance0.381 mmReference

Exhaust valve clearance0.381 mmReference

Oil capacity4.7 LReference

Oil change100 hReference

LP gasReference

liquid-cooledReference

Compression8.65:1Reference

Rated RPM2200Reference

Intake valve clearance0.381 mmReference

Exhaust valve clearance0.381 mmReference

FordReference

dieselReference

Power42.0 kWReference

Compression16.8:1Reference

Torque190.4 NmReference

Torque RPM1400Reference

Starter volts12Reference

Power at rated engine speed34.4 kWReference

Max power27.6 kWReference

Power at rated engine speed32.5 kWReference

Max power25.6 kWReference

Power at rated engine speed30.8 kWReference

Max power25.1 kWReference

Transmission

10-speed full power shiftReference

TransmissionFord Select-O-SpeedReference

Typefull power shiftReference

Gears10 forward and 2 reverseReference

Clutchhydraulic wet discReference

Oil typeFord M2C41Reference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (tested)34.4 kWReference

Hydraulic system7.6 LReference

Typeopen centerReference

Capacity7.6 LReference

Pressure137.9 barReference

Total flow15.1 lpmReference

Rear TypeIReference

Rear lift567 kgReference

Rear PTOindependentReference

Rear PTO Type540/1000Reference

Power at rated PTO speed29.1 kWReference

Power at rated PTO speed29.3 kWReference

Power at rated PTO speed25.3 kWReference

Capacities

Fuel64.3 LReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase189 cmReference

Weight1587 kgReference

Front tire6.00x16Reference

Rear tire12x28Reference

Ag front6.00x16Reference

Ag rear12x28Reference

Operating weight1587 kgReference

Ballasted weight3046 kgReference

Front tread132 to 203 cmReference

Rear tread132 to 193 cmReference

881 Serial Numbers

Location:Left side of tractor, on top of transmission case behind the starter.Reference

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

NTTL 701: gasoline Select-O-Speed 2WDReference

NTTL 703: LP gas Select-O-Speed 2WDReference

NTTL 705: diesel Select-O-Speed 2WDReference

Gasoline Select-O-Speed 2WDJune 6 - 17, 1959Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 701 fileReference

PTO performanceReference

Fuel use14.4 l/hourReference

Fuel use11.7 l/hourReference

Drawbar performanceReference

Fuel use13.2 l/hourReference

Gear 6 used for power test.Reference

Max pull2339 kgReference

Gear 4 used for pull test.Reference

LP gas Select-O-Speed 2WDJune 16 - July 24, 1959Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 703 fileReference

Fuel use18.9 l/hourReference

Fuel use16.7 l/hourReference

Fuel use17.8 l/hourReference

Max pull2327 kgReference

Diesel Select-O-Speed 2WDJune 28 - July 2, 1959Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 705 fileReference

Fuel use11.4 l/hourReference

Fuel use8.7 l/hourReference

Fuel use9.8 l/hourReference

Max pull2341 kgReference

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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