Ford 850
The Ford 850 is a tractor produced by Ford. It is equipped with a 172 ci 2.8 L engine. Transmission: 5 forward and 1 reverse. Operating weight: 2850 to 3400 pounds.
Fuel & Capacities
14 gal
53.0 L
Transmission
5 forward and 1 reverse
Operating Weight
2850 to 3400 pounds
Overview
 | 1954 - 1957
800 SeriesUtility tractor
800 Series
Utility tractor |
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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 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. | |
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 ...  | |
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 |
Engine
Engine options | |
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Ford 2.8L 4-cyl gasoline | |
Ford 2.8L 4-cyl LP gas |
Engine Detail — 172 ci / 2.8 L Gasoline
Manufacturer | Ford EAF |
Fuel Type | Gasoline |
Configuration | 4-cylinder 8-valve, liquid-cooled inline |
Displacement | 172 ci
2.8 L |
Bore/Stroke | 3.90x3.60 inches
99 x 91 mm |
Air cleaner | oil bath |
Compression | 6.75:1 |
Rated RPM | 2200 |
Firing order | 1-2-4-3 |
Starter volts | 6 |
Coolant capacity | 15 qts
14.2 L |
Oil capacity | 5 qts
4.7 L |
Engine Detail — 172 ci / 2.8 L LP Gas
Manufacturer | Ford EAF |
Fuel Type | LP gas |
Configuration | 4-cylinder 8-valve, liquid-cooled inline |
Displacement | 172 ci
2.8 L |
Bore/Stroke | 3.90x3.60 inches
99 x 91 mm |
Air cleaner | oil bath |
Compression | 8.0:1 |
Rated RPM | 2200 |
Firing order | 1-2-4-3 |
Starter volts | 6 |
Oil capacity | 5 qts
4.7 L |
Transmission
Transmission — 5 forward and 1 reverse unsynchronized gear
Type | unsynchronized gear |
Gears | 5 forward and 1 reverse |
Clutch | dry disc |
Oil capacity | 8 qts
7.6 L |
Oil type | SAE 80 Mild EP |
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Dimensions
Ford 850 Tires | |
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Ag front | 6.00-16 |
Ag rear | 12-28 |
Dimensions | |
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Wheelbase | 75.18 inches
190 cm |
Length | 121.8 inches
309 cm |
Width | 64.75 inches
164 cm |
Height | 59.3 inches
150 cm |
Ground clearance | 21 inches
53 cm |
Front tread | 52 to 76 inches
132 to 193 cm |
Rear tread | 52 to 76 inches
132 to 193 cm |
Ford 850 Weight | |
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Shipping | 2850 lbs
1292 kg |
Operating | 3400 lbs
1542 kg |
Ballasted | 6700 lbs
3039 kg |
Tests
Nebraska Tractor Test 626 | |
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LP gas 5-speed 2WD
June 24 - July 12, 1957
Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 626 file | |
Belt power (max) | 39.55 hp
29.5 kW |
Belt fuel use (max) | 5.0 gal/hour
18.9 l/hour |
Drawbar performance | |
Max power | 35.16 hp
26.2 kW |
Gear 3 used for power test. | |
Max pull | 5,170 lbs
2345 kg |
Gear 1 used for pull test. | |
Photos
Ford 850 with LP-gas engine.
Dashboard of Ford 850 with LP-gas engine.
Ford 850 with gasoline engine.
Fluids, Capacities & Working Autonomy
Standard fluid requirements, service intervals, and continuous runtime estimates for Ford 850.
Engine Crankcase Oil
SAE 15W-40 (Heavy Duty Diesel)
Standard Spec: API CK-4 / CJ-4 Heavy Duty
Service Interval: 150 – 250 Hours
Transmission & Hydraulic System
UTTO (Universal Tractor Transmission Oil)
Standard Spec: ISO VG 46 / 68 (Wet Brake & Trans Compatible)
Service Interval: 600 – 1000 Hours
Engine Cooling System
50/50 Ethylene Glycol Pre-mix
Standard Spec: ASTM D6210 / Heavy-Duty OAT Antifreeze
Service Interval: 2 Years / 1500 Hours
Ford 850 Specification Unit Converter
Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for Ford 850.
Converted Equivalents:
Horsepower (HP)0 hp
Kilowatts (kW)0 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)0 PS
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