Ford industrial tractors
Ford 420
The Ford 420 is an industrial tractor produced from 1975 to 1978. It features options for a 3.0L 3-cylinder diesel engine or a 2.9L 3-cylinder gasoline engine, with power outputs ranging from 44 hp to 51.7 hp gross. The tractor offers multiple transmission options including 6-speed gear, 4-speed torque converter, and 8-speed gear transmissions. It has a wheelbase of 81.1 inches and various tire sizes for industrial use. The tractor includes power steering, mechanical wet disc brakes, and optional ROPS/FOPS. Hydraulics provide 2200 psi pressure with pump flows for transmission and independent PTOs. The rear hitch and PTO have optional configurations. Electrical system includes a 12-volt battery with alternator charging. Attachments include a front-end loader with detailed lift and breakout capacities and bucket dimensions.
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Technical Specifications
Detailed specifications and technical data for Ford 420
Power
| Engine (net) | 47.6 hp (35.5 kW) |
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| Engine (gross) | 51.7 hp (38.6 kW) |
Tires
| Industrial rear | 14.9-24, 16.9-24 |
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| Industrial front | 7.50-16, 9.00-16 |
Engine
| Options | Ford 3.0L 3-cyl diesel, Ford 2.9L 3-cyl gasoline |
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| Fuel tank | 16 gal (60.6 L) |
| Diesel engine | 3-cylinder, liquid-cooled, 183 ci (3.0 L), Bore/Stroke 4.2x4.4 inches (107 x 112 mm), Power (net) 47.6 hp (35.5 kW), Power (gross) 51.7 hp (38.6 kW), Fuel system direct injection, Air cleaner dry, Compression 16.3:1, Rated RPM 2200, Starter electric, Starter volts 12, Oil capacity 7 qts (6.6 L), Coolant capacity 11 qts (10.4 L) |
| Gasoline engine | 3-cylinder, liquid-cooled, 175 ci (2.9 L), Bore/Stroke 4.2x4.2 inches (107 x 107 mm), Power (net) 44 hp (32.8 kW), Power (gross) 46 hp (34.3 kW), Air cleaner dry, Compression 7.75:1, Rated RPM 2100, Starter electric, Starter volts 12 |
Dimensions
| Length | 192 inches (487 cm) |
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| Wheelbase | 81.1 inches (205 cm) |
| Rear tread | 60 inches (152 cm) |
| Front tread | 56 inches (142 cm) |
| Height (exhaust) | 81 inches (205 cm) |
| Clearance (front axle) | 11.6 inches (29 cm) |
Electrical
| Ground | negative |
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| Battery AH | 128 (diesel), 80 (gasoline) |
| Battery volts | 12 |
| Charging amps | 32, 51 (optional) |
| Charging system | alternator |
Hydraulics
| Pressure | 2200 psi (151.7 bar) |
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| Pump flow | 5.3 gpm (transmission PTO) (20.1 lpm), 8.3 gpm (independent PTO) (31.4 lpm) |
Mechanical
| ROPS | Two-post ROPS. Four-post FOPS optional. |
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| Drive | Two-wheel drive |
| Brakes | Mechanical wet disc brakes |
| Steering | power assist |
| Final drives | inboard planetary |
Production
| Type | Industrial tractor |
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| Manufacturer | Ford |
| Years produced | 1975 - 1978 |
References
| Manuals | 231 335 420 515 531 532 535 Operator's Manual (SE 3503) published in 1975, Buyer's Guide published in 1976, by Ford |
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Attachments
| front-end loader | 3050 lbs lift (full at pin) (1383 kg), 4800 lbs breakout (at pin) (2177 kg), 44.3° dump, 26.5 inches reach (dumped) (67 cm), 22° rollback (ground line), 100° rollback (raised), 26° rollback (at carry), 127.25 inches height (at pin) (323 cm), 102 inches clearance (dumped) (259 cm), Bucket width: 84.5 inches (light material) (214 cm), Bucket width: 66.6 inches (169 cm) |
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Transmission
| Options | 6-speed gear, 4-speed torque converter, 8-speed gear |
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| 6-speed gear | Type gear, 6 forward and 4 reverse, Three gears forward and two reverse in high and low ranges |
| 8-speed gear | Type gear, 8 forward and 2 reverse |
| 4-speed torque converter | Type torque converter, 4 forward and reverse, Power reversing transmission with torque converter |
Tractor hitch
| Control | position and draft control |
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| Rear Type | I Optional |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Rear PTO | transmission Optional, independent Optional |
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| Rear PTO Type | 540 |