Ford industrial tractors

Ford 1871

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	Weight737 lbs (334 kg) Boom rod1.75 inches (4 cm) Bucket rod1.25 inches (3 cm) Dump angle46° Bucket width67.5 inches (171 cm), 72 inches (182 cm) Reach dumped26 inches (66 cm) Reach ground67.75 inches (172 cm) Boom cylinder2.5 inches (6 cm) Height at pin127.75 inches (324 cm) Lift capacity2500 lbs (1134 kg) Breakout force5000 lbs (2268 kg) Bucket cylinder2.5 inches (6 cm) Clearance dumped101 inches (256 cm) Rollback ground line22°
Ford 713 10f Backhoe	Weight2397 lbs (1087 kg) Swing Arc185° Digging depth128 inches (325 cm) Loading height113 inches (287 cm) Reach from pivot170 inches (431 cm) Transport height124 inches (314 cm)
Ford 713 12f Backhoe	Weight2685 lbs (1217 kg) Swing Arc185° Digging depth149 inches (378 cm) Loading height127 inches (322 cm) Reach from pivot190 inches (482 cm) Transport height137 inches (347 cm)
Ford 713 14f Backhoe	Weight2905 lbs (1317 kg) Swing Arc185° Digging depth169 inches (429 cm) Loading height140 inches (355 cm) Reach from pivot210 inches (533 cm) Transport height151 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

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