Ford industrial tractors
Ford 233
The Ford 233 is an industrial tractor produced from 1975 to 1981 by Ford in Basildon, England. It features a Ford 2.6L 3-cylinder liquid-cooled diesel engine producing 37 hp (27.6 kW). The tractor has an 8-speed gear transmission with 2 reverse gears and a 280mm mechanical dry disc clutch. It is two-wheel drive with mechanical rear differential lock and manual or optional power steering. The tractor includes mechanical drum brakes and a standard cab with optional heater. Fuel capacity is 12.9 gallons (48.8 L) and hydraulic system capacity is 6.1 gallons (23.1 L) with an open center type and optional 8.3 gpm pump flow. The rear hitch is type I with position and draft control. The live rear PTO operates at 540 RPM with a two-stage clutch. Dimensions include a 75.8 inch (192 cm) wheelbase, 126.5 inch (321 cm) length, and 5175 lbs (2347 kg) weight. Tires are 5.50x16 front and 11.00x28 rear. Electrical system includes a 12 volt alternator and 128 AH battery.
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Technical Specifications
Detailed specifications and technical data for Ford 233
Power
| Engine power | 37 hp (27.6 kW) |
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Engine
| Type | diesel |
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| Power | 37 hp (27.6 kW) |
| Torque | 105.4 lb-ft (142.9 Nm) |
| Cooling | liquid-cooled |
| Starter | electric |
| Cylinders | 3-cylinder |
| Rated RPM | 2000 |
| Torque RPM | 1200 |
| Air cleaner | dry |
| Bore/Stroke | 4.2x3.8 inches (107 x 97 mm) |
| Fuel system | direct injection |
| Pre-heating | thermostart |
| Displacement | 158 ci (2.6 L) |
| Engine model | Ford 2.6L 3-cyl diesel |
| Manufacturer | Ford |
| Oil capacity | 7.4 qts (7.0 L) |
| Starter volts | 12 |
| Coolant capacity | 10.6 qts (10.0 L) |
Capacity
| Fuel | 12.9 gal (48.8 L) |
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| Hydraulic system | 6.1 gal (23.1 L) |
Electrical
| Battery AH | 128 |
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| Battery volts | 12 |
| Charging system | alternator |
Hydraulics
| Type | open center |
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| Capacity | 6.1 gal (23.1 L) |
| Pressure | 2500 psi (172.4 bar) |
| Pump flow | 8.3 gpm (31.4 lpm) (Optional) |
Mechanical
| Cab | standard with optional heater |
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| Drive | Two-wheel drive |
| Brakes | Mechanical drum brakes |
| Steering | manual, power (Optional) |
| Differential lock | mechanical rear |
Production
| Type | Industrial tractor |
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| Built in | Basildon, England |
| Manufacturer | Ford |
| Years produced | 1975 - 1981 |
Transmission
| Type | gear |
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| Gears | 8 forward and 2 reverse |
| Clutch | 280mm mechanical dry disc |
| Oil capacity | 13.7 qts (13.0 L) |
Tractor hitch
| Control | position and draft control |
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| Rear Type | I |
Dimensions & Tires
| Width | 63.4 inches (161 cm) |
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| Length | 126.5 inches (321 cm) |
| Weight | 5175 lbs (2347 kg) |
| Rear tire | 11.00x28 |
| Wheelbase | 75.8 inches (192 cm) |
| Front tire | 5.50x16 |
| Rear tread | 52 to 76 inches (132 to 193 cm) |
| Front tread | 48 to 80 inches (121 to 203 cm) |
| Height (cab) | 98 inches (248 cm) |
| Height (exhaust) | 101 inches (256 cm) |
| Clearance (rear axle) | 13.4 inches (34 cm) |
| Clearance (front axle) | 21.5 inches (54 cm) |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Clutch | dry disc |
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| Rear PTO | live (Two-stage clutch) |
| Engine RPM | 540@1800 |
| Rear PTO Type | 540 (1.375) |