Ford 861 Powermaster


Ford 861 Powermaster tractor photo
1958 - 1962
801 Powermaster Series
Utility tractor
Series map:
861
62.6hp
Production
ManufacturerFord
Utility tractor
Built in Highland Park, Michigan, USA
The Ford 861 was one of the models in the "801 Powermaster" series.
Variants
961row-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 861 Engines
Ford 2.8L 4-cyl gasoline
Ford 2.8L 4-cyl LP gas
Ford 2.8L 4-cyl diesel
Engine details ...
Ford 861 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.
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 lift1,250 lbs
567 kg
Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear PTOlive
Rear RPM540
Dimensions & Tires
Wheelbase74.5 inches
189 cm
Weight2991 to 3500 pounds
Front tire6.00x16
Rear tire12x28
Full dimensions and tires ...
861 Serial Numbers
19571001
195811977
195958312
1960105943
1961131427
1962155531

FAQ: How to read a serial number table.
861 Serial Location
Ford 861 serial number location
Left side of tractor, on top of transmission case behind the starter.
Electrical
Groundpositive (6V)
 negative (12V)
Charging systemgenerator
Charging amps20
Battery volts6 (gas/lp)
 12 (diesel)
Battery AH80 (6V)
 135 (12V)
References
861 Powermaster references literature
Tractors For Industrial Use published in 1958, by Ford
1955-1960 Tractor Shop Manual (SE-8175) published in 1961
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
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Updated on August 16, 2022
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