Ford 941

The Ford 941 is a tractor produced by Ford. It is equipped with a 172 ci 2.8 L engine. The listed engine power is Gasoline (listed): 62.6 hp / 46.7 kW; Diesel (listed): 56.3 hp / 42.0 kW. Transmission: 4 forward and 1 reverse. Operating weight: 3,300 lbs 1496 kg.

Engine Power
Gasoline (listed): 62.6 hp / 46.7 kW; Diesel (listed): 56.3 hp / 42.0 kW
Fuel & Capacities
17 gal 64.3 L
Transmission
4 forward and 1 reverse
Operating Weight
3,300 lbs 1496 kg

Overview

Ford 941 tractor photo
1958 - 1962 901 Powermaster SeriesRow-Crop tractor 901 Powermaster Series Row-Crop tractor
Production
Manufacturer
Ford
Row-Crop tractor
Built in Highland Park, Michigan, USA
The Ford 941 Powermaster was the only model in the row-crop 901 series to have the four-speed transmission.
Variants
841
utility chassis
941
four-speed
951
five-speed
961
five-speed, live PTO
971
Select-O-Speed
981
Select-O-Speed, dual-speed PTO
Ford 941 Transmission
4-speed unsynchronized gear
Transmission details ...
Ford 941 Power
Engine
62.6 hp 46.7 kW
Belt (claimed)
40 hp 29.8 kW
Plows
3 (14-inch)
Mechanical
Two-wheel drive
Steering
power assist
Differential mechanical expanding shoe brakes
Open operator station.
Capacity
Fuel
17 gal 64.3 L
Hydraulic system
2 gal 7.6 L
Hydraulics
Type
open center
Capacity
2 gal 7.6 L
Pressure
2000 psi 137.9 bar
Total flow
4 gpm 15.1 lpm
Tractor hitch
Rear Type
I
Rear lift
1,250 lbs 567 kg
Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear PTO
transmission
Rear PTO Type
540
Dimensions & Tires
Weight
3,300 lbs 1496 kg
Front tire
5.50-16
Rear tire
12-28
Full dimensions and tires ...
Electrical
Ground
positive (6V)
negative (12V)
Charging system
generator
Charging amps
20
Battery volts
6 (gas/lp)
12 (diesel)
Battery AH
80 (6V)
135 (12V)
References
941 references literature
1955-1960 Tractor Shop Manual (SE-8175) published in 1961
Power Up with Ford published in 1957
Diesel Tractors published in 1959, by Ford
New Diesel Tractors published in 1958, by Ford
Ford Powermaster Tractors published in 1959

Engine

Engine options
Ford 2.8L 4-cyl gasoline
Ford 2.8L 4-cyl LP gas
Ford 2.8L 4-cyl diesel

Engine Detail — 172 ci / 2.8 L Gasoline

Manufacturer
Ford EAF
Fuel Type
Gasoline
Configuration
4-cylinder 8-valve, liquid-cooled vertical overhead valve
Displacement
172 ci 2.8 L
Bore/Stroke
3.90x3.60 inches 99 x 91 mm
Power
62.6 hp 46.7 kW
Air cleaner
oil bath
Compression
7.5:1
Rated RPM
2000
Torque
166 lb-ft 225.1 Nm
Torque RPM
1600
Firing order
1-2-4-3
Starter volts
6
Coolant capacity
15 qts 14.2 L
Sparkplug gap
0.027 inches 0.686 mm
Point gap
0.025 inches 0.635 mm
Intake valve clearance
0.015 inches (hot) 0.381 mm
Exhaust valve clearance
0.015 inches (hot) 0.381 mm
Oil capacity
5 qts 4.7 L
Oil change
100 h
Ford 941 Engine
Ford 941 engine image

Engine Detail — 172 ci / 2.8 L LP Gas

Manufacturer
Ford EAF
Fuel Type
LP gas
Configuration
4-cylinder 8-valve, liquid-cooled
Displacement
172 ci 2.8 L
Bore/Stroke
3.90x3.60 inches 99 x 91 mm
Air cleaner
oil bath
Compression
8.65:1
Rated RPM
2200
Firing order
1-2-4-3
Starter volts
6
Sparkplug gap
0.027 inches 0.686 mm
Point gap
0.025 inches 0.635 mm
Intake valve clearance
0.015 inches (hot) 0.381 mm
Exhaust valve clearance
0.015 inches (hot) 0.381 mm

Engine Detail — 172 ci / 2.8 L Diesel

Manufacturer
Ford
Fuel Type
Diesel
Configuration
4-cylinder 8-valve, liquid-cooled
Displacement
172 ci 2.8 L
Bore/Stroke
3.90x3.60 inches 99 x 91 mm
Power
56.3 hp 42.0 kW
Air cleaner
oil bath
Compression
16.8:1
Rated RPM
2200
Torque
140.4 lb-ft 190.4 Nm
Torque RPM
1400
Firing order
1-2-4-3
Starter volts
12
Oil capacity
5 qts 4.7 L

Transmission

Transmission — 4 forward and 1 reverse unsynchronized gear

Manufacturer
Ford
Type
unsynchronized gear
Gears
4 forward and 1 reverse
Oil capacity
6 qts 5.7 L
Oil type
SAE 80

Dimensions

Ford 941 Tires
Ag front
5.50-16
Ag rear
12-28
Dimensions
Length
132.6 inches 336 cm
Height
65.8 inches 167 cm
Weight
3,300 lbs 1496 kg
Ground clearance
27.9 inches 70 cm
Front tread
8.3 to 16.3 inches 21 to 41 cm
Rear tread
56 to 80 inches 142 to 203 cm

Photos

Ford 941 tractor photo

Ford 941 tractor photo

Fluids, Capacities & Working Autonomy

Standard fluid requirements, service intervals, and continuous runtime estimates for Ford 941.

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 941 Specification Unit Converter

Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for Ford 941.

Converted Equivalents:

Horsepower (HP)0 hp
Kilowatts (kW)0 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)0 PS

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