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Ford 1871

Ford 1871 tractor
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The Ford 1871 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, a 10-speed power shift Select-O-Speed transmission, and two-wheel drive. The tractor includes PTO and hydraulics, with an open operator station and differential mechanical shoe brakes. It supports front-end loader and backhoe attachments, including the 712 Loader and Ford 713 series backhoes. The tractor has a wheelbase of 81.5 inches and a shipping weight of 3,800 lbs.
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Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Ford 1871

Power

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

Tires

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

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)
Hydraulic system:2 gal (7.6 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:3,800 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

Hydraulics

Capacity:2 gal (7.6 L)
Pressure:2000 psi (137.9 bar)
Total flow:4 gpm (15.1 lpm)
Steering flow:8 gpm (30.3 lpm)
Steering pressure:1500 psi (103.4 bar)

Production

Type:Industrial tractor
Series:1801 Series
Manufacturer:Ford
Years produced:1957 - 1960

Attachments

Overview:Front-end loader, backhoe

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 (1134 kg)
Breakout force:5000 lbs (2268 kg)
Bucket cylinder:2.5 inches (6 cm)
Clearance dumped:101 inches (256 cm)
Rollback ground line:22°

Ford 713 10f Backhoe

Weight:2397 lbs (1087 kg)
Swing Arc:185°
Digging depth:128 inches (325 cm)
Loading height:113 inches (287 cm)
Reach from pivot:170 inches (431 cm)
Transport height:124 inches (314 cm)

Ford 713 12f Backhoe

Weight:2685 lbs (1217 kg)
Swing Arc:185°
Digging depth:149 inches (378 cm)
Loading height:127 inches (322 cm)
Reach from pivot:190 inches (482 cm)
Transport height:137 inches (347 cm)

Ford 713 14f Backhoe

Weight:2905 lbs (1317 kg)
Swing Arc:185°
Digging depth:169 inches (429 cm)
Loading height:140 inches (355 cm)
Reach from pivot:210 inches (533 cm)
Transport height:151 inches (383 cm)

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.

Power Take-off (PTO)

Rear PTO:independent
Rear PTO Type:540