Ford 971


Ford 971 tractor photo
1958 - 1962
901 Powermaster Series
Row-Crop tractor
Production
ManufacturerFord
Row-Crop tractor
Built in Highland Park, Michigan, USA
The row-crop Ford 971 featured the Select-O-Speed transmission, three-point hitch, and a single-speed independent PTO.
Variants
871utility chassis
941four-speed
951five-speed
961five-speed, live PTO
971Select-O-Speed
981Select-O-Speed, dual-speed PTO
Ford 971 Engines
Ford 2.8L 4-cyl gasoline
Ford 2.8L 4-cyl LP gas
Ford 2.8L 4-cyl diesel
Engine details ...
Ford 971 Power
Engine62.6 hp
46.7 kW
Belt (claimed)40 hp
29.8 kW
Plows3 *14-inch
Mechanical
Two-wheel drive
Steeringpower assist
Differential mechanical expanding shoe brakes
Open operator station.
Capacity
Fuel17 gal
64.3 L
Hydraulic system2 gal
7.6 L
Hydraulics
Typeopen center
Capacity2 gal
7.6 L
Pressure2000 psi
137.9 bar
Total flow4 gpm
15.1 lpm
Tractor hitch
Rear TypeI
Rear lift1250 lbs
567 kg
Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear PTOindependent
Rear PTO Type540
Dimensions & Tires
Weight3,300 lbs
1496 kg
Front tire5.50-16
Rear tire12-28
Full dimensions and tires ...
971 Serial Number Location
Ford 971 serial number location
Left side of tractor, on top of transmission case behind the starter.
971 Serial Numbers
19571001
195811977
195958312
1960105943
1961131427
1962155531

FAQ: How to read a serial number table.
Electrical
Groundpostitive (6V)
 negative (12V)
Charging systemgenerator
Charging amps20
Battery volts6 (gas/lp)
 12 (diesel)
Battery AH80 (6V)
 135 (12V)
References
971 references literature
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
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