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    Ford 971

    Ford 971 tractor photo  FO-20 I&T Manual: Ford 501, 600, 601, 700, 701, 800, 801, 900, 901, 1801, 2000, 4000
    I&T Shop Manual
    1958 - 1962   901 Powermaster Series
    Row-Crop tractor





    The row-crop Ford 971 featured the Select-O-Speed transmission, three-point hitch, and a single-speed independent PTO.
     

    Production:

    Manufacturer:Ford
    Factory:Highland Park, Michigan, USA
     

    Variants:

    871:utility chassis
    941:four-speed
    951:five-speed
    961:five-speed, live PTO
    971:Select-O-Speed
    981:Select-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
    full engine details ...
     

    Capacity:

    Fuel:17 gal [64.3 L]
    Hydraulic system:2 gal [7.6 L]
     

    3-Point Hitch:

    Rear Type:I
    Rear lift:1,250 lbs [567 kg]
     

    Power Take-off (PTO):

    Rear PTO:independent
    Rear RPMs:540
     

    Dimensions & Tires:

    Weight:3,300 lbs [1496 kg]
    Front tire:5.50-16
    Rear tire:12-28
    full dimensions and tires ...
     

    971 Serial Numbers:

    Location:Left side of tractor, on top of transmission case behind the starter.
    1957: 1001
    1958: 11977
    1959: 58312
    1960: 105943
    1961: 131427
    1962: 155531

    how to read serial numbers...

     

    Ford 971 Power:

    Engine:62.6 hp [46.7 kW]
    Belt (claimed):40 hp [29.8 kW]
    Plows:3 (14-inch)
     

    Mechanical:

    Chassis:4x2 2WD
    Steering:power assist
    Brakes:differential mechanical expanding shoe
    Cab:Open operator station.
     

    Hydraulics:

    Type:open center
    Capacity:2 gal [7.6 L]
    Pressure:2000 psi [137.9 bar]
    Total flow:4 gpm [15.1 lpm]
     

    Electrical:

    Ground:postitive (6V)
     negative (12V)
    Charging system:generator
    Charging amps:20
     

    Battery:

    Number:1
    Volts:6 (gas/lp)
     12 (diesel)
    Amp-hours:80 (6V)
     135 (12V)
     

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