Ford Powermaster 881
| | 1958 - 1962 |
| 801 Powermaster Series | | Utility tractor |
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| Production |
| Manufacturer | Ford
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| Utility tractor |
| Built in Highland Park, Michigan, USA |
| The Ford model 881 was the top end of the Ford 801 Powermaster series, featuring the Select-O-Speed transmission, hydraulics, three-point hitch, and a two-speed independent power take off (PTO). |
| Variants |
| 981 | row-crop chassis
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| 811 | Select-O-Speed, no PTO
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| 821 | Four-speed, no PTO or 3-point
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| 841 | Four-speed
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| 851 | Five-speed
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| 861 | Five speed, live PTO
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| 871 | Select-O-Speed
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| 881 | Select-O-Speed, dual-speed PTO
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| Ford 881 Power |
| Engine (gross) | 62.6 hp
46.7 kW
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| Engine | 56.3 hp
42.0 kW
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| Belt (claimed) | 40 hp
29.8 kW
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| Plows | 3 *14-inch
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| Drawbar (tested) | 37.02 hp
27.6 kW
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| PTO (tested) | 46.16 hp
34.4 kW
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| Mechanical |
| Two-wheel drive |
| Steering | manual
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| | power assist optional
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| Differential mechanical expanding shoe brakes |
| Open operator station. |
| Capacity |
| Fuel | 17 gal
64.3 L
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| Hydraulic system | 2 gal
7.6 L
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| Hydraulics |
| Type | open center
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| Capacity | 2 gal
7.6 L
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| Pressure | 2000 psi
137.9 bar
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| Total flow | 4 gpm
15.1 lpm
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| Tractor hitch |
| Rear Type | I
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| Rear lift | 1,250 lbs
567 kg
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| Power Take-off (PTO) |
| Rear PTO | independent
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| Rear RPM | 540/1000
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| 881 Serial Numbers |
| Location: | Left side of tractor, on top of transmission case behind the starter.
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| 1957 | 1001
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| 1958 | 11977
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| 1959 | 58312
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| 1960 | 105943
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| 1961 | 131427
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| 1962 | 155531
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FAQ: How to read a serial number table.
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| Electrical |
| Ground | positive (6V)
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| | negative (12V)
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| Charging system | generator
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| Charging amps | 20
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| Battery volts | 6 (gas/lp)
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| | 12 (diesel)
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| Battery AH | 80 (6V)
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| | 135 (12V)
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| References |
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| 1955-1960 Tractor Shop Manual (SE-8175) published in 1961 |
| Diesel Tractors published in 1959, by Ford |
| Ford Powermaster Tractors published in 1959 |
| Now! Shift to any speed on the Go! published in 1959, by Ford |
| Service Manual Select-O-Speed Transmission (SE 6978) published in 1959 |
| Page information |
| Contact: Peter Easterlund |
| Updated on February 28, 2020 |
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