- 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

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.
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.
| Make & model | ISHIKAWAJIMA-SHIBAURA N-844 |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 4, liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 121.7 ci · 2.00 L |
| Max torque | 87 lb·ft · 118 N·m @ 1,500 rpm |
| Electrical system | 12 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.
| Pump flow | 7.9 gpm · 30.0 L/min |
|---|---|
| Pressure | 1,421 psi · 98 bar |
| Hitch category | Category 1 |
| Lift at ends | 2,568 lb · 1,165 kg |
| Rear PTO | Independent, engine-driven, 540 rpm @ 2,237 engine rpm |
| PTO shaft | 1 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.
| Clutch | Pedal-operated, dry DAIKIN double clutch |
|---|---|
| Brakes | Pedal-operated, wet ISHIKAWAJIMA-SHIBAURA disc brake acting on rear wheels |
| Steering | Hydrostatic JIDOSHA-KIKI steering |
| Top speed | 13.7 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.
| Unladen weight | 2,844 lb · 1,290 kgA: 1,403 |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase | 69.9 in · 1,775 mm |
| Length | 126.4 in · 3,210 mm |
| Width | 59.6–75.0 in · 1,515–1,905 mm |
| Height | 88.2 in · 2,240 mm |
| Ground clearance | 12.6 in · 320 mmA: 290 |
| Front track | 42.9–56.7 in · 1,090–1,440 mmA: 1,155 |
| Rear track | 45.7–61.0 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.
| System | Capacity |
|---|---|
| Engine oil | 5.8 qt · 5.5 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Ford 1920” · single source, not independently verified |
| Transmission & hydraulic | 30.6 qt · 29.0 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Ford 1920” · single source, not independently verified |
| Front axle | 5.3 qt · 5.0 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Ford 1920” · single source, not independently verified |
| Cooling system | 5.9 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.
- Ford 1910 (A)31.5 hp engine, claimed · 1983–1986Side by side with the 1920 (A) →
- WHITE 2-3530.6 hp engine, claimed · 1979–1984Side by side with the 1920 (A) →
- DEUTZ-ALLIS 603533.0 hp engine, claimed · 1986Side by side with the 1920 (A) →
- UTB 302 Dtce-IF29.6 hp engine, claimed · 1980–1991Side by side with the 1920 (A) →
- Hermann Lanz D 63433.4 hp engine, claimed · 1974–1978Side by side with the 1920 (A) →
- Renault 30129.6 hp engine, claimed · 1972–1977Side by side with the 1920 (A) →
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
Facts taken from these documents, units converted. Numbers beside a figure refer to this list. Licences and attribution
- Traktorenlexikon: Ford 1920 — CC BY-SA 4.0, WIKIBOOKS-TL-110295 · revision 918684. Wikibooks contributors (Traktorenlexikon). Original document