Ford 860 Utility tractor Technical Specifications
Ford 860 is a Row-Crop tractor that was produced by the John Deere between 1954 – 1957.
Below you will find detailed technical specifications for Ford 860 covering engine types, horsepower ratings, weight, height, fuel type and tank volume, oil capacity and type, hydraulic system diagram, wiring diagram, battery specs, etc.
Ford 860 Production
| Manufacturer: | |
| Manufacturer | Ford |
| Utility tractor | |
| Built in Highland Park, Michigan, USA | |
| Original price was $2,407 in 1957 | |
| The Ford 800 series consisted of the 820, with no 3-point or PTO; the 850, with a transmission PTO; and the 860 with a live PTO. | |
| Engine: | 39.00 hp 29.1 kW |
| Belt (tested) | 45.41 hp 33.9 kW |
Ford 860 Electrical
| Ground | positive |
| Charging system | generator |
| Charging amps | 20 |
| Battery volts | 6 |
Ford 860 Mechanical
| Two-wheel drive | |
| Steering | manual |
| power assist optional | |
| Differential mechanical expanding shoe brakes | |
| Open operator station. | |
Capacity
| Fuel | 14 gal 53.0 L |
| Hydraulic system | 2 gal 7.6 L |
| Rear axle | 11 qts 10.4 L |
Hydraulics
| Capacity | 2 gal 7.6 L |
Tracktor Hitch
| Rear Type | I |
| Rear lift | 1,250 lbs 567 kg |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Rear PTO | live |
| Rear RPM | 540 (1.125) |
Title serial numbers
| 1954 | 1 |
| 1955 | 10615 |
| 1956 | 77271 |
| 1957 | 116368 |
FAQ: How to read a serial number table. | |
What year is my Ford 860? Serial Number Decoder
The serial number list shows the first tractor built in each year. The other tractors for that year will have successively higher numbers. Your serial number should be between two of the stated numbers.
The list only includes the numbers of the first tractors produced in each year. Your serial should be somewhere between two numbers.Unless you happen to be the first person to own a tractor, your number will not appear on the list.
Ford 860 Engine detail
| Engine Detail | |
| Ford EAF | |
| gasoline | |
| 4-cylinder 8-valve | |
| liquid-cooled vertical inline | |
| Displacement | 172 ci 2.8 L |
| Bore/Stroke | 3.90×3.60 inches 99 x 91 mm |
| Air cleaner | oil bath |
| Compression | 6.75:1 |
| Rated RPM | 2200 |
| Firing order | 1-2-4-3 |
| Starter volts | 6 |
| Coolant capacity | 15 qts 14.2 L |
| Engine Oil | |
| Oil capacity | 5 qts 4.7 L |
Ford 860 Transmission overview
| Type | unsynchronized gear |
| Gears | 5 forward and 1 reverse |
| Clutch | dry disc |
| Oil capacity | 8 qts 7.6 L |
| Oil type | SAE 80 Mild EP |
Ford 860 Dimensions
| Wheelbase | 75.18 inches 190 cm |
| Length | 121.8 inches 309 cm |
| Width | 64.75 inches 164 cm |
| Height | 59.3 inches 150 cm |
| Operating weight | 3,400 lbs 1542 kg |
| Ballasted weight | 6,700 lbs 3039 kg |
| Ground clearance | 21 inches 53 cm |
| Front tread | 52 to 76 inches 132 to 193 cm |
| Rear tread | 52 to 76 inches 132 to 193 cm |
Ford 860 Tests
| Nebraska Tractor Test 562 | |
| Gasoline 5-speed 2WD September 21 – October 6, 1955 Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 562 file | |
| Belt power (max) | 45.41 hp 33.9 kW |
| Belt fuel use (max) | 4.1 gal/hour 15.5 l/hour |
| Drawbar performance | |
| Max power | 39.00 hp 29.1 kW |
| Gear 3 used for power test. | |
| Max pull | 4,514 lbs 2047 kg |
| Gear 1 used for pull test. | |
FAQ
Is Ford 860 a good tractor?
The Ford 860 is one of the great tractors in the Ford stable, and it has earned Ford a fantastic reputation.
How much oil does a Ford 860 take?
Check out the Ford 860 oil capacity and oil type in the engine specs section as it may vary across the engines. Keep in mind, that older models might have their oil capacity increased over time. You may compare between the early and late oil capacity.
Do tractors have VIN numbers?
Every tractor has a VIN number. The number is usually engraved below the driver’s seat. Tractor manufacturers put the number in different places on the tractor body.
What was the last year Ford made the 860?
The Ford 860 was an agricultural tractor model made from 1954 – 1957
How much does a Ford 860 tractor weight?
Depending on the engine type, the Ford 860 weight ranges from 3,400 lbs
1542 kg .
How much can a Ford 860 Pull?
The max pulling capacity of the Ford 860 tractors starts at 4,514 lbs
2047 kg but may be slightly higher depending on the trim.
How much can a John Ford 860 Lift?
Ford 860 tractor hitch is capable of lifting 1,250 lbs
567 kg.