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841

Explore the specifications, hardware, and original references for the Ford 841.

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62hp

Source index power

2WD Only

Drive

1957–1961

Production years

Ford

Manufacturer

841 / 01

At a glance

Overview

1957 - 1961

801 Powermaster Series

Utility tractor

Alternative Additional Value
SAE 80

Production

Utility tractor

Built in Highland Park, Michigan, USA

Original price was $3,080 in 1957

Manufacturer
Ford

Mechanical

Two-wheel drive

Differential mechanical expanding shoe brakes

Open operator station.

Steering
manual
Steering
power assist optional

Capacity

Fuel
17 gal64.3 L
Hydraulic System
2 gal7.6 L

Hydraulics

Type
open center
Capacity
2 gal7.6 L
Pressure
2000 psi137.9 bar
Total Flow
4 gpm15.1 lpm

Hitch

Rear Type
I
Rear Lift
1250 lbs567 kg

Pto

Rear Pto
transmission
Rear Type
540 (1.375)
Engine Rpm
540@1485

Serial Numbers

FAQ: How to read a serial number table.

1957
1001
1958
11977
1959
58312
1960
105943
1961
131427
1962
155531

Electrical

Ground
positive6V
Ground
negative12V
Charging System
generator
Charging Amps
20
Battery Volts
6 (gas/lp)
Battery Volts
12 (diesel)
Battery Ah
806V
Battery Ah
13512V

841 / 02

Under the hood

Engine Detail (Option 1)

Ford EAF

gasoline

4-cylinder 8-valve

liquid-cooled vertical overhead valve

Displacement
172 ci2.8 L
Bore Stroke
3.90x3.60 inches99 x 91 mm
Power Gross
62.6 hp46.7 kW
Air Cleaner
oil bath
Compression Ratio
7.5:1
Rated Rpm
2000
Torque
166 lb-ft225.1 Nm
Torque Rpm
1600
Firing Order
1-2-4-3
Starter Volts
6
Coolant Capacity
15 qts14.2 L
Sparkplug Gap
0.027 inches0.686 mm
Point Gap
0.025 inches0.635 mm
Intake Valve Clearance
0.015 inches (hot)0.381 mm
Exhaust Valve Clearance
0.015 inches (hot)0.381 mm
Fuel Type
gasoline
Cylinders
4
Cooling
liquid-cooled vertical overhead valve
Oil Capacity
5 qts4.7 L
Oil Change
100 h

Engine Detail (Option 2)

Ford EAF

LP gas

4-cylinder 8-valve

liquid-cooled

Displacement
172 ci2.8 L
Bore Stroke
3.90x3.60 inches99 x 91 mm
Air Cleaner
oil bath
Compression Ratio
8.65:1
Rated Rpm
2200
Firing Order
1-2-4-3
Starter Volts
6
Sparkplug Gap
0.027 inches0.686 mm
Point Gap
0.025 inches0.635 mm
Intake Valve Clearance
0.015 inches (hot)0.381 mm
Exhaust Valve Clearance
0.015 inches (hot)0.381 mm
Fuel Type
LP gas
Cylinders
4
Cooling
liquid-cooled

Engine Detail (Option 3)

Ford

diesel

4-cylinder 8-valve

liquid-cooled

Displacement
172 ci2.8 L
Bore Stroke
3.90x3.60 inches99 x 91 mm
Power
56.3 hp42.0 kW
Air Cleaner
oil bath
Compression Ratio
16.8:1
Rated Rpm
2200
Torque
140.4 lb-ft190.4 Nm
Torque Rpm
1400
Firing Order
1-2-4-3
Starter Volts
12
Fuel Type
diesel
Cylinders
4
Cooling
liquid-cooled
Oil Capacity
5 qts4.7 L

Engine Options

Ford 2.8L 4-cyl gasoline

Ford 2.8L 4-cyl LP gas

Ford 2.8L 4-cyl diesel

841 / 03

Gears & controls

Transmission Options

4-speed unsynchronized gear

12-speed

841 / 04

Size. Stance. Footprint.

Dimensions

Length
120.8 in306 cm
Width
64 in162 cm
Height
57.3 in145 cm
Wheelbase
74.5 in189 cm
Front tread
52 in132 cm
Rear tread
52 in132 cm

Dimensions And Tires

Wheelbase
74.5 inches189 cm
Weight
2958 to 3487 pounds
Front Tire
6.00-16
Rear Tire
12-28

Serial Number Location

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

Tires And Tracks

Front Ag
6.00-16
Rear Ag
12-28

841 / 05

Tractor Photos

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See it in action

Videos

Watch Ford 841 videos from their original YouTube creators.

Texas Tractor Cold Start: 1958 Ford Powermaster 841 Diesel

Video by Brandon Canik

Watch on YouTube ↗

841 / 07

Tests (NTTL)

Tractor Tests

NTTL 639: LP gas 12-speed 2WD

NTTL 641: gasoline 12-speed 2WD

NTTL 653: diesel 12-speed 2WD

Nebraska Tractor Test 639

LP gas 12-speed 2WDMarch 12 - 31, 1958

Drawbar performance

Gear 5 used for power test.

Gear 2 used for pull test.

Id
639
Belt Power Max
41.97 hp31.3 kW
Belt Fuel Use Max
5.0 gal/hour18.9 l/hour
Max Power
40.32 hp30.1 kW
Max Pull
4,638 lbs2103 kg

Nebraska Tractor Test 641

Gasoline 12-speed 2WDMarch 14 - 31, 1958

Drawbar performance

Gear 5 used for power test.

Gear 2 used for pull test.

Id
641
Belt Power Max
44.71 hp33.3 kW
Belt Fuel Use Max
4.2 gal/hour15.9 l/hour
Max Power
41.44 hp30.9 kW
Max Pull
4,637 lbs2103 kg

Nebraska Tractor Test 653

Diesel 12-speed 2WDJune 2 - 10, 1958

Drawbar performance

Gear 3 used for power test.

Gear 1 used for pull test.

Id
653
Belt Power Max
39.99 hp29.8 kW
Belt Fuel Use Max
2.8 gal/hour10.6 l/hour
Max Power
36.79 hp27.4 kW
Max Pull
4,705 lbs2134 kg

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