Ford 960
The Ford 960 is a tractor produced by Ford. It is equipped with a 172 ci 2.8 L engine. Transmission: Ford. Operating weight: 3280 to 3626 pounds.
Fuel & Capacities
LP gas
Transmission
Ford
Operating Weight
3280 to 3626 pounds
Overview
 | 1954 - 1957
900 SeriesRow-Crop tractor
900 Series
Row-Crop tractor |
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Production | |
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Manufacturer | Ford |
Row-Crop tractor | |
Built in Highland Park, Michigan, USA | |
Original price | $2,561 (1957) |
Variants | |
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860 | utility chassis |
940 | four-speed |
950 | five-speed |
960 | five-speed, live PTO |
Ford 960 Transmission | |
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5-speed unsynchronized gear | |
Transmission details ...  |
Ford 960 Power | |
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Belt (claimed) | 40 hp
29.8 kW |
Plows | 3 (14-inch) |
Drawbar (tested) | 38.40 hp
28.6 kW |
Belt (tested) | 46.27 hp
34.5 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. | |
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 | live |
Rear PTO Type | 540 |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Wheelbase | 85.3 inches
216 cm |
Weight | 3280 to 3626 pounds |
Front tire | 6x16 |
Rear tire | 12x28 |
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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Accessories and special items for your Ford tracotr published in 1958 | |
1955-1960 Tractor Shop Manual (SE-8175) published in 1961 | |
Ford Tricycle Tractors published in 1956 |
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 vertical 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 vertial 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 — Ford
Transmission | Ford |
Type | unsynchronized gear |
Gears | 5 forward and 1 reverse |
Clutch | dry disc |
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Dimensions
Ford 960 Tires | |
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Ag front | 6x16 |
Ag rear | 12x28 |
Dimensions | |
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Wheelbase | 85.3 inches
216 cm |
Length | 132.6 inches
336 cm |
Height | 65.8 inches
167 cm |
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 |
Ford 960 Weight | |
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Shipping | 3,280 lbs
1487 kg |
Operating | 3,626 lbs
1644 kg |
Ballasted | 6,475 lbs
2937 kg |
Tests
Nebraska Tractor Test 569 | |
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Gasoline 5-speed 2WD
November 7 - 15, 1955
Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 569 file | |
Belt power (max) | 46.27 hp
34.5 kW |
Belt fuel use (max) | 4.1 gal/hour
15.5 l/hour |
Drawbar performance | |
Max power | 38.40 hp
28.6 kW |
Gear 3 used for power test. | |
Max pull | 4,669 lbs
2117 kg |
Gear 1 used for pull test. | |
Photos
Ford 960 with wide front end.
Ford 960 with wide front end.
Ford 960 front emblem and grille.
Operator station of the Ford 960 tractor.
Tricycle-front Ford 960.
Tricycle-front Ford 960.
Tricycle-front Ford 960.
Tricycle-front Ford 960.
Fluids, Capacities & Working Autonomy
Standard fluid requirements, service intervals, and continuous runtime estimates for Ford 960.
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 960 Specification Unit Converter
Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for Ford 960.
Converted Equivalents:
Horsepower (HP)0 hp
Kilowatts (kW)0 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)0 PS
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