ford 850
![]() | 1954 - 1957
800 SeriesUtility tractor | 1954 - 1957 | 800 Series | Utility tractor |
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1954 - 1957 | ||||
800 Series | ||||
Utility tractor |
1954 - 1957 | |
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800 Series | |
Utility tractor |
Production | |
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Manufacturer | Ford |
Utility tractor | |
Built in Highland Park, Michigan, USA | |
Original price was $2,273 in 1957 |
Variants | |
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820 | no 3-point or hydraulics |
840 | four-speed |
850 | transmission PTO |
860 | live PTO |
Ford 850 Engines | |
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Ford 2.8L 4-cyl gasoline | |
Ford 2.8L 4-cyl LP gas | |
Engine details ... ![]() |
Ford 850 Transmission | |
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5-speed unsynchronized gear | |
Transmission details ... ![]() |
Ford 850 Power | |
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Belt (claimed) | 40 hp
29.8 kW |
Plows | 3 *14-inch |
Drawbar (tested) | 35.16 hp
26.2 kW |
Belt (tested) | 39.55 hp
29.5 kW |
Performance test details ... ![]() |
Mechanical | |
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Two-wheel drive | |
Steering | manual |
| power assist optional |
Differential mechanical expanding shoe brakes | |
Open operator station. |
Photos | |
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Ford 850 photos... ![]() |
Capacity | |
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Fuel | 14 gal
53.0 L |
Hydraulic system | 2 gal
7.6 L |
Rear axle | 11 qts
10.4 L |
Hydraulics | |
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Type | open center |
Capacity | 2 gal
7.6 L |
Pressure | 2000 psi
137.9 bar |
Pump flow | 4.8 gpm
18.2 lpm |
Tractor hitch | |
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Rear Type | I |
Control | position and draft control |
Rear lift | 1250 lbs
567 kg |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Rear PTO | transmission |
Rear PTO Type | 540 (1.125) |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Wheelbase | 75.18 inches
190 cm |
Weight | 2850 to 3400 pounds |
Front tire | 6.00-16 |
Rear tire | 12-28 |
Full dimensions and tires ... ![]() |
850 Serial Number Location | |
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On the left-hand side of the transmission housing behind the starter. |
850 Serial Numbers | |
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1954 | 1 |
1955 | 10615 |
1956 | 77271 |
1957 | 116368 |
FAQ: How to read a serial number table. |
Electrical | |
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Ground | positive |
Charging system | generator |
Charging amps | 20 |
Battery volts | 6 |
References | |
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Owner's Manual Series 600 and 800 (SE6085) published in 1956 | |
Accessories and special items for your Ford tracotr published in 1958 | |
1955-1960 Tractor Shop Manual (SE-8175) published in 1961 |
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