Ford

860

The Ford 860 is a 2WD utility tractor part of the 800 series, produced by Ford between 1954 and 1957 in Highland Park, Michigan, USA. The tractor is powered by a 2.8L Ford EAF engine with four cylinders operating on gasoline or LP gas. It features a manual steering system (with an optional power assist) and utilizes an unsynchronized gear transmission with five forward and one reverse gear. It's fitted with a three-point hitch at the rear, a live PTO with a speed of 540 rpm, and an open center hydraulic system. The Ford 860 model was designed for a wide array of tasks on the farm and became known for its straightforward design and reliable performance.

Key Specifications

Category: Utility

Power Output (hp): -

Manufacture Start Year: 1954

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Ford 860 Tractor

Ford 860 vs. Similar Tractors

Hitch Capacity

Below Average

Greater than 23% of similar tractors.

Operating Weight

Below Average

Greater than 29% of similar tractors.

Technical Specifications

Engine

Manufacturer: Ford
Model: EAF
Cooling Type: Liquid-cooled
Cylinder Orientation: Inline
Valve Configuration: -
Fuel Type: Gasoline/LP-gas
Induction Type: Naturally aspirated
Cylinders: 4
Displacement (ci): 172
Bore (in): 3.9
Stroke (in): 3.58
Rated RPM: 2200
Power Output (hp): -

Transmission

Type: Unsynchronized gear
Forward Gears: 5
Reverse Gears: 1
Total Gears: -

Dimensions

Length (in): 121.7
Width (in): 64.6
Height (in): 59.1
Operating Weight (lb): 3400

Miscellaneous

Chassis: 4x2 2WD
Drive Type: 2WD
Steering Type: Manual
Coolant Capacity (qts): 15
Front Tire Diameter (in): -
Front Tire Width (in): -
Rear Tire Diameter (in): 28 (assuming from the date format error)
Rear Tire Width (in): -
Front/Rear Rim Diameter (in): -
Tire Type: Ag
Manufacture - End Year: 1957
Hitch Type: Three-point
Hitch Category: I
Hitch Position: Rear
Hitch Capacity (lb): 1250
Operator Station Type: Open
Starter Type: Electric
PTO Type: Live
PTO Speed 1 (rpm): 540
PTO Speed 2 (rpm): -
PTO Speed 3 (rpm): -
Brake Type: Differential mechanical expanding shoe
Hydraulic System Type: Open Center

Test Results

Nebraska Tractor Test Laboratory - Test Date: September 21 to October 6, 1955

Maximum Power and Fuel Consumption

Maximum Belt Power: 45.41 HP at 2200 rpm
Fuel Consumption at Maximum Power: 4.055 Gal/hr with a fuel efficiency of 11.20 Hp-hr/gal
Operating Maximum Fuel Consumption: 3.642 Gal/hr with a fuel efficiency of 11.82 Hp-hr/gal

Drawbar Performance

Maximum Drawbar Power: 39.00 HP in 3rd gear with a drawbar pull of 3330 lbs and a speed of 4.39 mph
Rated Drawbar Power (10th Gear, 10 Hours): 30.51 HP with a drawbar pull of 2559 lbs and a speed of 4.47 mph

Torque and Engine Performance

Maximum Torque: 315.0 lb-ft at 1144 rpm
Torque Rise: Not specified

Efficiency and Fuel Consumption

Fuel Efficiency at Rated Load: 11.53 Hp-hr/gal with a fuel consumption rate of 3.466 Gal/hr
Varying Load Fuel Consumption: Average power of 40.13 HP and an average fuel efficiency of 11.59 Hp-hr/gal

Additional Metrics

Cooling System: Water temperature reached up to 173°F at maximum load
Barometric Pressure: 28.95 inches of mercury during tests

Nebraska Tractor Test Lab. (1955). Test 562: Ford Model 860. Lincoln, NE: University of Nebraska - Lincoln. Retrieved from https://digitalcommons.unl.edu/tractormuseumlit/1049

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