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Ford 1821

The Ford 1821 is an industrial tractor produced from 1957 to 1960 as part of the 1801 Series. It features a 56.3 hp (42.0 kW) engine with options for a 2.8L 4-cylinder gasoline or diesel engine. The tractor has a 4-speed unsynchronized transmission with an optional reversing shuttle. It is a two-wheel drive with differential mechanical shoe brakes and an open operator station. The tractor has a wheelbase of 81.5 inches (207 cm), weighs 3800 lbs (1723 kg), and uses 7.50x16 front tires and 12x28 rear tires. Optional rear PTO is available. Attachments include the 712 Loader with a 2500 lbs lift capacity and 5000 lbs breakout force.
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Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Ford 1821

Power

Engine power:56.3 hp (42.0 kW)

Tires

Ag rear:13x24, 13x28
Industrial rear:12x28
Industrial front:7.50x16

Engine

Options:Ford 2.8L 4-cyl gasoline, Ford 2.8L 4-cyl diesel
Point gap:0.025 inches (0.635 mm)
Rated RPM:2325
Sparkplug:14MM
Air cleaner:oil bath
Bore/Stroke:3.90x3.60 inches (99 x 91 mm)
Compression:7.5:1
Diesel power:56.3 hp (42.0 kW)
Displacement:172 ci (2.8 L)
Firing order:1-2-4-3
Oil capacity:5 qts (4.7 L)
Diesel engine:Ford, diesel, 4-cylinder 8-valve, liquid-cooled
Diesel torque:140.4 lb-ft (190.4 Nm)
Sparkplug gap:0.027 inches (0.686 mm)
Starter volts:6
Diesel starter:electric
Gasoline engine:Ford, gasoline, 4-cylinder 8-valve, liquid-cooled
Coolant capacity:15 qts (14.2 L)
Diesel rated RPM:2200
Diesel torque RPM:1400
Diesel compression:16.8:1
Diesel firing order:1-2-4-3
Diesel oil capacity:5 qts (4.7 L)
Diesel starter volts:12
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

Dimensions

Width:69.2 inches (175 cm)
Length:128 inches (325 cm)
Wheelbase:81.5 inches (207 cm)
Rear tread:52 to 76 inches (132 to 193 cm)
Front tread:54 inches (137 cm)
Shipping weight:3800 lbs (1723 kg)

Electrical

Ground:positive (6V), negative (12V)
Batteries:1 (gas), 2 (diesel)
Battery AH:80
Battery volts:6
Charging amps:20
Charging system:generator

Mechanical

Drive:Two-wheel drive
Brakes:Differential mechanical shoe brakes
Steering:12x28
Operator station:Open operator station

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° dump
Dump reach:26 inches (66 cm)
Bucket width:67.5 inches (171 cm), 72 inches (182 cm)
Ground reach: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)
Rollback angle:22° rollback (ground line)
Bucket cylinder:2.5 inches (6 cm)
Clearance dumped:101 inches (256 cm)

Transmission

Type:unsynchronized gear
Gears:4 forward and 1 reverse
Options:4-speed unsynchronized gear, 4-speed unsynchronized shuttle
Oil type:SAE 80
Description:Unsynchronized transmission operated with gear shift lever and clutch pedal. Tractor must be stopped, and clutch used, to shift gears.
Oil capacity:6 qts (5.7 L)
Reversing Transmission:unsynchronized shuttle
Reversing Transmission gears:4 forward and reverse
Reversing Transmission description:The optional Reversing Transmission adds a reverser lever to the left side of the tractor. The lever allows an unsychronized shuttle shift by stopping the tractor, using the clutch, and pulling the lever.

Power Take-off (PTO)

Rear PTO:transmission (optional)
Rear PTO Type:540 (optional)

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