Ford industrial tractors
Ford 1811
The Ford 1811 is an industrial tractor produced from 1957 to 1960 as part of the 1801 Series. It features a Ford 2.8L 4-cylinder gasoline engine and a 10-speed power shift Select-O-Speed transmission. The tractor is two-wheel drive with power steering and differential mechanical shoe brakes. It has an open operator station and optional independent rear PTO. The 1811 supports various attachments including the 712 front-end loader with a lift capacity of 2500 lbs. It has a wheelbase of 81.5 inches and weighs 3,800 lbs. The tractor uses 6V and 12V electrical systems with a generator charging system.
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Technical Specifications
Detailed specifications and technical data for Ford 1811
Power
| Drive | Two-wheel drive |
|---|---|
| Brakes | Differential mechanical shoe brakes |
| Steering | power |
| Operator station | Open operator station |
Engine
| Type | Ford 2.8L 4-cyl gasoline |
|---|---|
| Details | Ford gasoline 4-cylinder 8-valve liquid-cooled |
| Point gap | 0.025 inches (0.635 mm) |
| Rated RPM | 2525 |
| Sparkplug | 14MM |
| Bore/Stroke | 3.90x3.60 inches (99 x 91 mm) |
| Compression | 7.5:1 |
| Displacement | 172 ci (2.8 L) |
| Firing order | 1-2-4-3 |
| Oil capacity | 5 qts (4.7 L) |
| Sparkplug gap | 0.027 inches (0.686 mm) |
| Starter volts | 6 |
| Coolant capacity | 15 qts (14.2 L) |
| Intake valve clearance | 0.015 inches (hot) (0.381 mm) |
| Exhaust valve clearance | 0.015 inches (hot) (0.381 mm) |
Capacity
| Fuel | 17 gal (64.3 L) |
|---|---|
| Rear axle | 11.5 qts (10.9 L) |
Variants
| 1811 | Select-O-Speed, no PTO or hydraulics |
|---|---|
| 1821 | Four-speed, no PTO or hydraulics |
| 1841 | Four-speed with PTO and hydraulics |
| 1871 | Select-O-Speed with PTO and hydraulics |
| 1881 | Select-O-Speed with multi-speed PTO and hydraulics |
Electrical
| Ground | positive (6V), negative (12V) |
|---|---|
| Batteries | 1 (gas), 2 (diesel) |
| Battery AH | 80 |
| Battery volts | 6 |
| Charging amps | 20 |
| Charging system | generator |
Production
| Type | Industrial tractor |
|---|---|
| Series | 1801 Series |
| Manufacturer | Ford |
| Years produced | 1957 - 1960 |
Attachments
| Loader | 712 Loader |
|---|---|
| Weight | 737 lbs (334 kg) |
| Boom rod | 1.75 inches (4 cm) |
| Bucket rod | 1.25 inches (3 cm) |
| Dump angle | 46° |
| Bucket width | 67.5 inches (171 cm), 72 inches (182 cm) |
| Reach dumped | 26 inches (66 cm) |
| Reach ground | 67.75 inches (172 cm) |
| Boom cylinder | 2.5 inches (6 cm) |
| Height at pin | 127.75 inches (324 cm) |
| Lift capacity | 2500 lbs lift (full at pin) (1134 kg) |
| Breakout force | 5000 lbs breakout (at pin) (2268 kg) |
| Bucket cylinder | 2.5 inches (6 cm) |
| Clearance dumped | 101 inches (256 cm) |
| Rollback ground line | 22° |
Transmission
| Type | Select-O-Speed |
|---|---|
| Gears | 10 forward and 2 reverse |
| Notes | The Select-O-Speed transmission is operated with selector lever. The inching pedal may be used for precision movement of the tractor. The tractor can be shifted on the move without use of the inching pedal. Gear 5, 6, and 9 will free-wheel and cannot be used for engine braking. |
| Oil type | Ford M-2C41 |
| Oil capacity | 12 qts (11.4 L) |
| Transmission type | power shift |
Serial Numbers
| 1957 | 1001 |
|---|---|
| 1958 | 11977 |
| 1959 | 58312 |
| 1960 | 105943 |
| 1961 | 131427 |
| 1962 | 155531 |
| Location | Serial number on the left side of the tractor, on top of the starter mount casting. |
Dimensions & Tires
| Width | 69.2 inches (175 cm) |
|---|---|
| Length | 128 inches (325 cm) |
| Rear tire | 12x28 |
| Wheelbase | 81.5 inches (207 cm) |
| Front tire | 7.50x16 |
| Rear tread | 52 to 76 inches (132 to 193 cm) |
| Front tread | 54 inches (137 cm) |
| Ag rear tires | 13x24, 13x28 |
| Shipping weight | 3,800 lbs (1723 kg) |
| Industrial rear tire | 12x28 |
| Industrial front tire | 7.50x16 |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Rear PTO | independent (optional) |
|---|---|
| Rear PTO Type | 540 (optional) |