Ford 960 Row-Crop tractor Technical Specifications
Ford 960 is a Row-Crop tractor that was produced by the John Deere between 1954 – 1957.
Below you will find detailed technical specifications for Ford 960 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 960 Production
| Manufacturer: | |
| Manufacturer | Ford |
| Row-Crop tractor | |
| Built in Highland Park, Michigan, USA | |
| Original price | $2,561 (1957) |
| Engine: | 38.40 hp 28.6 kW |
| Belt (tested) | 46.27 hp 34.5 kW |
Ford 960 Electrical
| Ground | positive |
| Charging system | generator |
| Charging amps | 20 |
| Battery volts | 6 |
Ford 960 Mechanical
| Two-wheel drive | |
| Steering | manual |
| power assist optional | |
| Differential mechanical expanding shoe brakes | |
| Open operator station. | |
Tracktor Hitch
| Rear Type | I |
| Rear lift | 1,250 lbs 567 kg |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Rear PTO | live |
| Rear RPM | 540 |
Ford 960 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 960 Transmission overview
| Transmission | Ford |
| Type | unsynchronized gear |
| Gears | 5 forward and 1 reverse |
| Clutch | dry disc |
Ford 960 Dimensions
| Wheelbase | 85.3 inches 216 cm |
| Length | 132.6 inches 336 cm |
| Height | 65.8 inches 167 cm |
| Ground clearance | 27.9 inches 70 cm |
| Front tread | 8.3 to 16.3 inches 21 to 41 cm |
| Rear tread | 56 to 80 inches 142 to 203 cm |
| Ford 960 Weight | |
| Shipping | 3,280 lbs 1487 kg |
| Operating | 3,626 lbs 1644 kg |
| Ballasted | 6,475 lbs 2937 kg |
Ford 960 Tests
| Nebraska Tractor Test 569 | |
| Gasoline 5-speed 2WD November 7 – 15, 1955 Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 569 file | |
| Belt power (max) | 46.27 hp 34.5 kW |
| Belt fuel use (max) | 4.1 gal/hour 15.5 l/hour |
| Drawbar performance | |
| Max power | 38.40 hp 28.6 kW |
| Gear 3 used for power test. | |
| Max pull | 4,669 lbs 2117 kg |
| Gear 1 used for pull test. | |
FAQ
Is Ford 960 a good tractor?
The Ford 960 is one of the great tractors in the Ford stable, and it has earned Ford a fantastic reputation.
How much oil does a Ford 960 take?
Check out the Ford 960 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 ?
The Ford 960 was an agricultural tractor model made from 1954 – 1957
How much does a Ford 960 tractor weight?
Depending on the engine type, the Ford 960 weight ranges from 3280 to 3626 pounds .
How much can a Ford 960 Pull?
The max pulling capacity of the Ford 960 tractors starts at 4,669 lbs
2117 kg but may be slightly higher depending on the trim.
How much can a John Ford 960 Lift?
Ford 960 tractor hitch is capable of lifting 1,250 lbs
567 kg.