Ford 60
The Ford 60 is a tractor produced by Ford Lawn Tractors. It is equipped with a 275 cc 16.79 ci engine. The listed engine power is Gasoline (gross): 6 hp / 4.5 kW. Transmission: 3 forward and 1 reverse. Operating weight: 387 lbs 175 kg.
Engine Power
Gasoline (gross): 6 hp / 4.5 kW
Fuel & Capacities
0.5 gal
1.9 L
Transmission
3 forward and 1 reverse
Operating Weight
387 lbs
175 kg
Overview
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Production | |
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Manufacturer | Ford |
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Variants | |
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60 | manual start |
65 | electric start |
Ford 60 Engine | |
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6HP Briggs & Stratton 275cc 1-cyl gasoline | |
Fuel tank | 0.5 gal
1.9 L |
Engine details ... | |
Ford 60 Transmission | |
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3-speed gear | |
Transmission details ... |
Mechanical | |
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Two-wheel drive | |
Steering | manual |
Open operator station. | |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Wheelbase | 44 inches
111 cm |
Weight | 387 lbs
175 kg |
Front tire | 11x4.00-5 |
Rear tire | 16x6.50-8 |
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References | |
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Ford Riding Mowers published in 1971 |
Engine
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Engine Detail — 275 cc / 16.79 ci Gasoline
Manufacturer | Briggs & Stratton 170702 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline |
Configuration | 1-cylinder, air-cooled vertical-shaft |
Displacement | 275 cc
16.79 ci |
Bore/Stroke | 3.00x2.375 inches
76 x 60 mm |
Power (gross) | 6 hp
4.5 kW |
Starter type | manual recoil |
Oil capacity | 1.4 qts
1.3 L |
Transmission
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Transmission — 3 forward and 1 reverse gear
Type | gear |
Gears | 3 forward and 1 reverse |
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Dimensions
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Ford 60 Tires | |
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Lawn/turf front | 11x4.00-5 |
Lawn/turf rear | 16x6.50-8 |
Dimensions | |
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Wheelbase | 44 inches
111 cm |
Length | 62 inches
157 cm |
Height (steering wheel) | 37.5 inches
95 cm |
Weight | 387 lbs
175 kg |
Attachments
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Attachment overview | |
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30" mid-mount mower deck | |
Blade |
30" Mower deck | |
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Type | mid-mount Ford |
1-blade | |
Cutting width | 30 inches
76 cm |
Overall width | 35 inches
88 cm |
Cut height | 1.5 to 3.5 inch
3 to 8 cm |
Photos
Fluids, Capacities & Working Autonomy
Standard fluid requirements, service intervals, and continuous runtime estimates for Ford Lawn Tractors Ford 60.
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 Lawn Tractors Ford 60 Specification Unit Converter
Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for Ford Lawn Tractors Ford 60.
Converted Equivalents:
Horsepower (HP)6 hp
Kilowatts (kW)4.5 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)6.1 PS
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