Ford 871 Powermaster
1958 - 1962
801 Powermaster Series Utility tractor
Production
Manufacturer Ford
Utility tractor
Built in Highland Park, Michigan, USA
The Ford 871 Powermaster had a single-speed independent PTO, hydraulics, and the Ford Select-O-Speed transmission.
Variants
971 row-crop chassis
811 Select-O-Speed, no PTO
821 Four-speed, no PTO or 3-point
841 Four-speed
851 Five-speed
861 Five speed, live PTO
871 Select-O-Speed
881 Select-O-Speed, dual-speed PTO
Ford 871 Power
Engine (gross) 62.6 hp46.7 kW
Engine 56.3 hp42.0 kW
Belt (claimed) 40 hp29.8 kW
Plows 3 * 14-inch
Mechanical
Two-wheel drive
Steering manual
  power assist optional
Differential mechanical expanding shoe brakes
Open operator station.
Capacity
Fuel 17 gal64.3 L
Hydraulic system 2 gal7.6 L
Hydraulics
Type open center
Capacity 2 gal7.6 L
Pressure 2000 psi137.9 bar
Total flow 4 gpm15.1 lpm
Tractor hitch
Rear Type I
Rear lift 1250 lbs567 kg
Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear PTO independent
Rear PTO Type 540 (1.375)
Engine RPM 540@1750
871 Serial Number Location
Left side of tractor, on top of transmission case behind the starter.
Electrical
Ground postitive (6V)
  negative (12V)
Charging system generator
Charging amps 20
Battery volts 6 (gas/lp)
  12 (diesel)
Battery AH 80 (6V)
  135 (12V)
References
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
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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