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Ford 821 Powermaster



Ford 821 Powermaster tractor photo
1958 - 1962
801 Powermaster Series
Utility tractor
Series map:
821
62.6hp
Production
ManufacturerFord
Utility tractor
Built in Highland Park, Michigan, USA
The Ford 821 was advertised as a "special utility" model with only the most basic options. The 821 had no PTO or hydraulics.
Variants
811Select-O-Speed, no PTO
821Four-speed, no PTO or 3-point
841Four-speed
851Five-speed
861Five speed, live PTO
871Select-O-Speed
881Select-O-Speed, dual-speed PTO
Ford 821 Engines
Ford 2.8L 4-cyl gasoline
Ford 2.8L 4-cyl LP gas
Ford 2.8L 4-cyl diesel
Fuel tank17 gal
64.3 L
Engine details ...
Ford 821 Transmissions
4-speed unsynchronized gear
12-speed
Transmission details ...
Ford 821 Power
Engine (gross)62.6 hp
46.7 kW
Engine56.3 hp
42.0 kW
Drawbar (claimed)44 hp
32.8 kW
Belt (claimed)50 hp
37.3 kW
Plows3 *14-inch
Mechanical
Two-wheel drive
Steeringmanual
 power assist optional
Differential mechanical expanding shoe brakes
Open operator station.
Photos
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Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear PTOtransmission OptOptional
Rear PTO Type540 (1.375)
Engine RPM540@1485
Dimensions & Tires
Wheelbase74.5 inches
189 cm
Weight2637 to 3500 pounds
Front tire6.00x16
Rear tire10x28
Full dimensions and tires ...
821 Serial Number Location
Ford 821 serial number location
Left side of tractor, on top of transmission case behind the starter.
821 Serial Numbers
19571001
195811977
195958312
1960105943
1961131427
1962155531

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Electrical
Groundpositive (6V)
 negative (12V)
Charging systemgenerator
Charging amps20
Battery volts6 (gas/lp)
 12 (diesel)
Battery AH80 (6V)
 135 (12V)
References
821 Powermaster references literature
Tractors For Industrial Use published in 1958, by Ford
Power Up with Ford published in 1957
Diesel Tractors published in 1959, by Ford
New Diesel Tractors published in 1958, by Ford
New Ford 801 Series Powermaster Tractors published in 1957
Ford Powermaster Tractors published in 1958
Ford Powermaster Tractors published in 1959
821 Powermaster manuals literature
1955-1960 Tractor Shop Manual (SE-8175) published in 1961
Owner's Manual Series 601 and 801 (SE6085C) published in 1957
Owner's Manual Series 601 D and 801 D (SE6970A) published in 1959
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This machine's data modified on July 13, 2026
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