Ford 960
The Ford 960 is a tractor produced by Ford. It is equipped with a 172 ci 2.8 L engine. The rated power output is 46.27 hp 34.5 kW. Transmission: Ford. Operating weight: 3280 to 3626 pounds.
Engine Power
46.27 hp
34.5 kW
Fuel & Capacities
LP gas
Transmission
Ford
Operating Weight
3280 to 3626 pounds
Ford 960 Serial Number & Year Decoder
Find the exact manufacture year of your tractor by checking your chassis serial number below.
Where to Find the Serial NumberThe serial number plate is commonly located on the front frame, tractor transmission housing (right side), or instrument panel badge.
Overview
 | 1954 - 1957
900 SeriesRow-Crop tractor |
|---|---|
1954 - 1957 | |
900 Series | |
Row-Crop tractor | |
Production | |
|---|---|
Manufacturer | Ford |
Row-Crop tractor | |
Built in Highland Park, Michigan, USA | |
Original price | $2,561 (1957) |
Variants | |
|---|---|
860 | utility chassis |
940 | four-speed |
950 | five-speed |
960 | five-speed, live PTO |
Ford 960 Transmission | |
|---|---|
5-speed unsynchronized gear | |
Transmission details ...  |
Ford 960 Power | |
|---|---|
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 | |
|---|---|
Two-wheel drive | |
Steering | manual |
power assist optional | |
Differential mechanical expanding shoe brakes | |
Open operator station. | |
Tractor hitch | |
|---|---|
Rear Type | I |
Rear lift | 1,250 lbs
567 kg |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
|---|---|
Rear PTO | live |
Rear PTO Type | 540 |
Dimensions & Tires | |
|---|---|
Wheelbase | 85.3 inches
216 cm |
Weight | 3280 to 3626 pounds |
Front tire | 6x16 |
Rear tire | 12x28 |
Full dimensions and tires ...  | |
Electrical | |
|---|---|
Ground | positive |
Charging system | generator |
Charging amps | 20 |
Battery volts | 6 |
References | |
|---|---|
 | |
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 | |
|---|---|
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 |
 | |
Dimensions
Ford 960 Tires | |
|---|---|
Ag front | 6x16 |
Ag rear | 12x28 |
Dimensions | |
|---|---|
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 | |
|---|---|
Shipping | 3,280 lbs
1487 kg |
Operating | 3,626 lbs
1644 kg |
Ballasted | 6,475 lbs
2937 kg |
Tests
Nebraska Tractor Test 569 | |
|---|---|
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.