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Ford 1881

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The Ford 1881 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 multi-speed PTO and hydraulics, with an open operator station. It has a wheelbase of 81.5 inches and weighs 3,800 lbs. The 1881 supports attachments such as front-end loaders and backhoes, including the Ford 713 series backhoes.
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Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Ford 1881

Power

Drive:Two-wheel drive
Brakes:Differential mechanical shoe brakes
Steering:12x28
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)

Backhoes

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)

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

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
Years produced:1957 - 1960

Attachments

Overview:front-end loader, backhoe

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

Dimensions & Tires

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)
Ag rear tires:13x24, 13x28
Shipping weight:3,800 lbs (1723 kg)
Industrial rear tires:12x28
Industrial front tires:7.50x16

Power Take-off (PTO)

Rear PTO:independent
Rear PTO Type:540/1000/ground