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Ford Powermaster 881



Ford Powermaster 881 tractor photo
1958 - 1962
801 Powermaster Series
Utility tractor
Production
ManufacturerFord
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
981row-crop chassis
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 881 Engines
Ford 2.8L 4-cyl gasoline
Ford 2.8L 4-cyl LP gas
Ford 2.8L 4-cyl diesel
Engine details ...
Ford 881 Transmission
10-speed full power shift
Transmission details ...
Ford 881 Power
Engine (gross)62.6 hp
46.7 kW
Engine56.3 hp
42.0 kW
Belt (claimed)40 hp
29.8 kW
Plows3 *14-inch
Drawbar (tested)37.02 hp
27.6 kW
PTO (tested)46.16 hp
34.4 kW
Performance test details ...
Mechanical
Two-wheel drive
Steeringmanual
 power assist optional
Differential mechanical expanding shoe brakes
Open operator station.
Photos
Ford 881
Ford 881 photos...
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 Type540/1000 (1.375)
Engine RPM540@1750
 1000@1750
Dimensions & Tires
Wheelbase74.5 inches
189 cm
Weight3500 lbs
1587 kg
Front tire6.00x16
Rear tire12x28
Full dimensions and tires ...
881 Serial Numbers
Location:Left side of tractor, on top of transmission case behind the starter.
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
Powermaster 881 references literature
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
Powermaster 881 manuals literature
1955-1960 Tractor Shop Manual (SE-8175) published in 1961
Owner's Manual Series 601 D and 801 D (SE6970A) published in 1959
Service Manual Select-O-Speed Transmission (SE 6978) published in 1959
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