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
![]() | 1958 - 1962
901 Powermaster SeriesRow-Crop tractor
901 Powermaster Series
Row-Crop tractor |
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Production | |
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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 | |
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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 | |
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4-speed unsynchronized gear | |
Transmission details ... |
Ford 941 Power | |
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Engine | 62.6 hp
46.7 kW |
Belt (claimed) | 40 hp
29.8 kW |
Plows | 3 (14-inch) |
Mechanical | |
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Two-wheel drive | |
Steering | power assist |
Differential mechanical expanding shoe brakes | |
Open operator station. | |
Capacity | |
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Fuel | 17 gal
64.3 L |
Hydraulic system | 2 gal
7.6 L |
Hydraulics | |
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Type | open center |
Capacity | 2 gal
7.6 L |
Pressure | 2000 psi
137.9 bar |
Total flow | 4 gpm
15.1 lpm |
Tractor hitch | |
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Rear Type | I |
Rear lift | 1,250 lbs
567 kg |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Rear PTO | transmission |
Rear PTO Type | 540 |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Weight | 3,300 lbs
1496 kg |
Front tire | 5.50-16 |
Rear tire | 12-28 |
Full dimensions and tires ... | |
Electrical | |
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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 | |
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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 | |
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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 | |
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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 | |
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Ag front | 5.50-16 |
Ag rear | 12-28 |
Dimensions | |
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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 |
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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
Direct Competitor Comparison
Compare Ford 941 against same-era industry alternatives in the same horsepower class.
Current Model
Ford
Ford 941
Engine Power:Gasoline (listed): 62.6 hp / 46.7 kW; Diesel (listed): 56.3 hp / 42.0 kW
★ Baseline Reference
International HarvesterMarket Competitor
International Harvester 504
Engine Power:51.1
Production Years:1961 - 1968



