Ford industrial tractors

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.