Ford industrial tractors
Ford A-64
The Ford A-64 is a wheel loader manufactured by Ford from 1975 to 1983. It features a Ford 6.6L 6-cylinder diesel engine producing 125 hp gross and 121 hp net. The transmission is an Allison 2000 4-speed power shift with 2 reverse gears. The loader has four-wheel drive with inboard planetary final drives and articulated power steering. It has hydraulic wet disc brakes and a four-post ROPS with optional cab and air-conditioning. The fuel and hydraulic system capacities are both 50 gallons. The hydraulics are open center type with 2500 psi pressure and a total flow of 70 gpm. Dimensions include a 111-inch wheelbase, 258-inch length, and 93.5-inch width, with operating weight up to 24,794 lbs. Tires are industrial size 17.5-25 front and rear. Electrical system includes a 72 amp alternator and 750 CCA battery. The front-end loader attachment has a lift capacity of 9,900 lbs at full pin height and breakout force of 20,900 lbs, with various bucket and boom cylinder dimensions and cycle times. Related models include the Ford A-62 and A-66.
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Technical Specifications
Detailed specifications and technical data for Ford A-64
Power
| Engine (net) | 121 hp (90.2 kW) |
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| Engine (gross) | 125 hp (93.2 kW) |
Tires
| Industrial rear | 17.5-25, 14.0-24, 20.5-25 |
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| Industrial front | 17.5-25, 14.0-24, 20.5-25 |
Engine
| Type | diesel, 6-cylinder, liquid-cooled |
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| Model | Ford 6.6L 6-cyl diesel |
| Torque | 302 lb-ft (409.5 Nm) |
| Starter | electric |
| Rated RPM | 2300 |
| Torque RPM | 1400 |
| Air cleaner | dry |
| Bore/Stroke | 4.4x4.4 inches (112 x 112 mm) |
| Compression | 16.3:1 |
| Fuel system | direct injection |
| Power (net) | 121 hp (90.2 kW) |
| Displacement | 401 ci (6.6 L) |
| Oil capacity | 26 qts (24.6 L) |
| Power (gross) | 125 hp (93.2 kW) |
| Starter volts | 12 |
| Coolant capacity | 35 qts (33.1 L), 39 qts (36.9 L) with heater |
Height
| Cab | 126 inches (320 cm) |
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| ROPS | 126 inches (320 cm) |
| Exhaust | 131 inches (332 cm) |
Capacity
| Fuel | 50 gal (189.2 L) |
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| Hydraulic system | 50 gal (189.2 L) |
Dimensions
| Width | 93.5 inches (237 cm) |
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| Length | 258 inches (655 cm) |
| Wheelbase | 111 inches (281 cm) |
| Rear tread | 74.5 inches (189 cm) |
| Front tread | 74.5 inches (189 cm) |
| Shipping weight | 21381 lbs (9698 kg) |
| Ground clearance | 14.8 inches (37 cm) |
| Operating weight | 24794 lbs (11246 kg) |
Electrical
| Battery AH | 128 |
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| Battery CCA | 750 |
| Battery volts | 12 |
| Charging amps | 72 |
| Charging system | alternator |
Hydraulics
| Type | open center |
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| Capacity | 50 gal (189.2 L) |
| Pressure | 2500 psi (172.4 bar) |
| Pump flow | 28 gpm (106.0 lpm) |
| Total flow | 70 gpm (264.9 lpm) |
| Steering flow | 23 gpm (87.1 lpm) |
Mechanical
| ROPS | Four-post ROPS. Cab optional with heat. Air-conditioning available. |
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| Drive | Four-wheel drive |
| Brakes | Hydraulic wet disc brakes |
| Steering | Articulated power steering |
| Final drives | inboard planetary |
Production
| Type | Wheel Loader |
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| Manufacturer | Ford |
| Years produced | 1975 - 1983 |
Attachments
| Type | front-end loader |
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| Boom rod | 2.5 inches (6 cm) |
| Dump time | 1.6s |
| Bucket rod | 3.0 inches (7 cm) |
| Dump angle | 49° |
| Lower time | 3.6s |
| Raise time | 6.1s |
| Bucket width | 95.5 inches (242 cm), 96 inches (243 cm) |
| Boom cylinder | 5.0 inches (12 cm) |
| Breakout force | 20900 lbs (9480 kg) |
| Reach (dumped) | 36.8 inches (93 cm) |
| Bucket cylinder | 6.0 inches (15 cm) |
| Height (at pin) | 149 inches (378 cm) |
| Clearance (dumped) | 112 inches (284 cm) |
| Loader lift capacity | 9900 lbs (4490 kg) full at pin |
| Rollback (ground line) | 47° |
Transmission
| Type | power shift |
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| Gears | 4 forward and 2 reverse |
| Model | Allison 2000 |
| Oil capacity | 36 qts (34.1 L) |