Ford 860

Last Updated: September 2024

Overview

The Ford 860 is a utility tractor made from 1954 to 1957. It's a 2-wheel drive tractor with a manual steering system. The tractor has a 5-speed transmission for going forward and 1 gear for reverse.

Under the hood, the Ford 860 has a 4-cylinder gasoline engine that can also run on LP-gas. The engine is liquid-cooled and has average displacement for its class. It produces 45.41 horsepower at 2200 rpm, which is a bit below average for similar tractors. The tractor weighs 3400 pounds, making it lighter than many other tractors. It has a three-point hitch at the back that can lift up to 1250 pounds, which is about average. The tractor also has a live PTO that spins at 540 rpm, useful for running attachments.

The Ford 860 is 121.7 inches long, 64.6 inches wide, and 59.1 inches tall. It has an open operator station, which means no cab for the driver. The tractor uses a standard electrical starter and has brakes with internal expanding shoes. It comes with agricultural tires, with 12-28 size on the back and 6.00-16 on the front. This tractor is a good choice for farmers who need a simple, reliable machine for various farm tasks.
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Key Specifications

Category: Utility

Transmission: Unsynchronized gear

Drive Type: 2WD

Operating Weight: 3400 lb (1542 kg)

Fuel Type: Gasoline/LP-gas

Ford 860 vs. Similar Tractors

Operating Weight

The Operating Weight for the Ford 860 is Average. It is greater than 31% of similar Utility tractors in our database.

Operating weight distribution of Utility tractors

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Engine Displacement

The Engine Displacement for the Ford 860 is Average. It is greater than 49% of similar Utility tractors in our database.

Engine displacement distribution of Utility tractors

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Engine Rated RPM

The Engine Rated RPM for the Ford 860 is Below Average. It is greater than 28% of similar Utility tractors in our database.

Engine rated RPM distribution of Utility tractors

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Technical Specifications

Engine

Manufacturer
Ford
Model
EAF
Cooling Type
Liquid-cooled
Cylinder Orientation
Inline
Fuel Type
Gasoline/LP-gas
Induction Type
Naturally aspirated
Cylinders
4
Displacement
172 ci (2.8 L)
Bore
3.90 in (99.1 mm)
Stroke
3.58 in (90.9 mm)
Rated RPM
2200
Tested Power Output
45 hp (33.9 kW)

Transmission

Type
Unsynchronized gear
Forward Gears
5
Reverse Gears
1

Drivetrain

Chassis
4x2 2WD
Drive Type
2WD
Steering Type
Manual
Brake Type
Internal expanding shoes