Ford 861 Powermaster

Last Updated: September 2024

Overview

The Ford 861 Powermaster is a utility tractor that was made from 1958 to 1962. It's a 2WD tractor with a manual steering system and a 5-speed transmission. This tractor is built for farm work and can handle many tasks.

Under the hood, the 861 Powermaster has a Ford EAF engine. It's a 4-cylinder gasoline engine that's liquid-cooled. The engine has average displacement at 172 ci and can produce 62.6 hp, which is above average for tractors of its time. It has a live PTO that spins at 540 rpm, making it useful for running farm equipment. The tractor weighs 3,439 lb and can lift up to 1,250 lb with its hitch, which is about average for its class. It has an open operator station and runs on agricultural tires, with different sizes for the front and back.
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Key Specifications

Category: Utility

Power Output: 63 hp (46.7 kW)

Transmission: Unsynchronized Gear

Drive Type: 2WD

Operating Weight: 3439 lb (1560 kg)

Fuel Type: Gasoline

Ford 861 Powermaster vs. Similar Tractors

Power Output

The Power Output for the Ford 861 Powermaster is Average. It is greater than 60% of similar Utility tractors in our database.

Horsepower distribution of Utility tractors

(across 3.9K+ tractors in our database)

Operating Weight

The Operating Weight for the Ford 861 Powermaster is Average. It is greater than 32% of similar Utility tractors in our database.

Operating weight distribution of Utility tractors

(across 3.7K+ tractors in our database)

Engine Displacement

The Engine Displacement for the Ford 861 Powermaster 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 861 Powermaster is Poor. It is greater than 10% 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
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
2000
Power Output
63 hp (46.7 kW)

Transmission

Type
Unsynchronized Gear
Forward Gears
5
Reverse Gears
1

Drivetrain

Chassis
4x2 2WD
Drive Type
2WD
Steering Type
Manual
Brake Type
Differential Mechanical Expanding Shoe