• Rigid chassis
  • WhichTractor size: Compact
  • No lab test on file
  • 1987–2000

WhichTractor size, not the maker’s category

Derived by WhichTractor from a sourced three-point linkage. How we decide what a machine is

Ford 1920 (A) specs: hp, weight, years

ISHIKAWAJIMA-SHIBAURA N-844 four-cylinder diesel. The manufacturer claimed 31.5 horsepower. No laboratory has tested one, so there is no measured figure at the shaft.

Engine power, claimed · gross or net not stated

31.5 hp

23.5 kW as stated by the source

No lab test on file

Claimed · standard not stated by the source

Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Ford 1920”, claimed

This is the maker’s own figure, measured at the engine. Power at the PTO is lower — by how much, for this machine, nobody has measured.

Weight
2,844 lb
3-point lift
2,568 lb
Hyd. flow
7.9 gpm
Top speed
13.7 mph

Ford 1920 (A) specs: key facts

  • The Ford 1920 (A) was built from 1987 to 2000.

  • The Ford 1920 (A) has a claimed engine power (gross or net not stated) of 23.5 kW (31.5 hp); it has no measured PTO figure.

  • The Ford 1920 (A) is two-wheel drive (2WD).

  • The Ford 1920 (A) has a ISHIKAWAJIMA-SHIBAURA N-844 engine, a 4-cylinder 2.00 L diesel unit.

  • The Ford 1920 (A) weighs 1,290 kg (2,844 lb) unladen.

  • The Ford 1920 (A) has an independent rear PTO running at 540 rpm.

  • The three-point hitch of the Ford 1920 (A) lifts 1,165 kg (2,568 lb) at the lower-link ends.

  • The hydraulic pump of the Ford 1920 (A) delivers 30.0 L/min (7.9 gpm).

Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Ford 1920”

How does the 1920 (A) compare with its class?

  • Strength:

    A hydraulic pump flow of 30 L/min is high for its class — 67% above the median of 18 L/min across the 102 machines within 10% of its power that hold this figure.

  • Strength:

    Twelve forward gears is high for its class — 100% above the median of 6 across the 169 machines within 10% of its power that hold this figure.

  • Worth knowing:

    An unladen mass of 1,290 kg is low for its class — 23% below the median of 1,680 kg across the 169 machines within 10% of its power that hold this figure.

Derived by WhichTractor from 169 comparable records. How we work this out

Illustration of the 1987–2000 Ford 1920 (A), a 32 hp farm tractor, a drawing generated from its specification record
Illustration — not a photograph

How much horsepower does a 1920 (A) have?

The only figure for the 1920 (A) is 31.5 hp (23.5 kW) of claimed engine power, gross or net not stated, no test standard stated — not power at the shaft.

Engine, claimed (gross/net not stated)
31.5 hp

Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Ford 1920”

What engine is in a 1920 (A)?

A 1920 (A) has an ISHIKAWAJIMA-SHIBAURA N-844, a 4-cylinder 2.00 L diesel engine.

Engine — 1920 (A) engine specifications
Make & modelISHIKAWAJIMA-SHIBAURA N-844
Cylinders4, liquid-cooled
Displacement121.7 ci · 2.00 L
Max torque87 lb·ft · 118 N·m @ 1,500 rpm
Electrical system12 V

Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Ford 1920”

How much will a 1920 (A) lift, and what is its hydraulic flow?

A 1920 (A) lifts 2,568 lb (1,165 kg) at the lower-link ends of its Category 1 three-point hitch.

Hydraulics & PTO — 1920 (A) hydraulics and PTO specifications
Pump flow7.9 gpm · 30.0 L/min
Pressure1,421 psi · 98 bar
Hitch categoryCategory 1
Lift at ends2,568 lb · 1,165 kg
Rear PTOIndependent, engine-driven, 540 rpm @ 2,237 engine rpm
PTO shaft1 3/8"- 6 splines (Form-1)

Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Ford 1920”

What transmission does a 1920 (A) have?

Transmission specifications for the 1920 (A) are below.

Transmission — 1920 (A) transmission specifications
ClutchPedal-operated, dry DAIKIN double clutch
BrakesPedal-operated, wet ISHIKAWAJIMA-SHIBAURA disc brake acting on rear wheels
SteeringHydrostatic JIDOSHA-KIKI steering
Top speed13.7 mph · 22 km/h

Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Ford 1920”

How much does a 1920 (A) weigh?

A 1920 (A) weighs 2,844 lb (1,290 kg) unladen.

Weights & dimensions — 1920 (A) weights and dimensions
Unladen weight2,844 lb · 1,290 kgA: 1,403
Wheelbase69.9 in · 1,775 mm
Length126.4 in · 3,210 mm
Width59.6–75.0 in · 1,515–1,905 mm
Height88.2 in · 2,240 mm
Ground clearance12.6 in · 320 mmA: 290
Front track42.9–56.7 in · 1,090–1,440 mmA: 1,155
Rear track45.7–61.0 in · 1,160–1,550 mm

Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Ford 1920”

What oil does a 1920 (A) take, and how much?

A 1920 (A) engine takes 5.8 qt (5.5 L). Single source, not independently verified — always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine.

1920 (A) fluid capacities, grades and service intervals
SystemCapacity
Engine oil5.8 qt · 5.5 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Ford 1920” · single source, not independently verified
Transmission & hydraulic30.6 qt · 29.0 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Ford 1920” · single source, not independently verified
Front axle5.3 qt · 5.0 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Ford 1920” · single source, not independently verified
Cooling system5.9 qt · 5.6 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Ford 1920” · single source, not independently verified

Always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine before service.

Which tractors compare with a 1920 (A)?

Within 10% of its 31.5 hp of claimed engine power, the same type, and first built within 15 years of it.

Common questions about the Ford 1920 (A)

Is a 1920 (A) two-wheel drive or four-wheel drive?

The Ford 1920 (A) is two-wheel drive (2WD).

What PTO does a 1920 (A) have?

A 1920 (A) has a independent 540 rpm rear PTO on a 1 3/8"- 6 splines (Form-1) shaft.

Sources and how this page was built

Compiled from Traktorenlexikon, “Ford 1920”.

Sources checked

14 SEP 2026

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Facts taken from these documents, units converted. Numbers beside a figure refer to this list. Licences and attribution

  1. Traktorenlexikon: Ford 1920 — CC BY-SA 4.0, WIKIBOOKS-TL-110295 · revision 918684. Wikibooks contributors (Traktorenlexikon). Original document