- Rigid chassis
- WhichTractor size: High-power
- No lab test on file
- 1958–1962
It was ranked on an engine power figure whose source does not say gross or net. WhichTractor size, not the maker’s category
Derived by WhichTractor from a sourced three-point linkage. How we decide what a machine is
Ford 801 Powermaster specs: hp, weight, years
The manufacturer claimed 55.5 horsepower. No laboratory has tested one, so there is no measured figure at the shaft.
Engine power, claimed · gross or net not stated
55.5 hp
41.4 kW as stated by the source
No lab test on file
Claimed · standard not stated by the source
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Ford 801”, 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
- 3,486 lb
- 3-point lift
- 1,250 lb
- Hyd. flow
- 4.0 gpm
- Top speed
- 17.4 mph
Ford 801 Powermaster specs: key facts
The Ford 801 Powermaster was built from 1958 to 1962.
The Ford 801 Powermaster has a claimed engine power (gross or net not stated) of 41.4 kW (55.5 hp); it has no measured PTO figure.
The Ford 801 Powermaster is two-wheel drive (2WD).
The Ford 801 Powermaster weighs 1,581 kg (3,486 lb) unladen.
The Ford 801 Powermaster has a rear PTO running at 540 rpm / 1000 rpm.
The three-point hitch of the Ford 801 Powermaster lifts 567 kg (1,250 lb) at the lower-link ends.
The hydraulic pump of the Ford 801 Powermaster delivers 15.0 L/min (4.0 gpm).
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Ford 801”
How does the 801 Powermaster compare with its class?
- Limitation:
A three-point lift at the lower links of 567 kg is low for its class — 73% below the median of 2,125 kg across the 233 machines within 10% of its power that hold this figure.
- Limitation:
A hydraulic pump flow of 15 L/min is low for its class — 54% below the median of 32.8 L/min across the 264 machines within 10% of its power that hold this figure.
- Limitation:
Four forward gears is low for its class — 56% below the median of 9 across the 324 machines within 10% of its power that hold this figure.
- Worth knowing:
An unladen mass of 1,581 kg is low for its class — 37% below the median of 2,527 kg across the 328 machines within 10% of its power that hold this figure.
Derived by WhichTractor from 328 comparable records. How we work this out
How much horsepower does an 801 Powermaster have?
The only figure for the 801 Powermaster is 55.5 hp (41.4 kW) of claimed engine power, gross or net not stated, no test standard stated — not power at the shaft.
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Ford 801”
How much will an 801 Powermaster lift, and what is its hydraulic flow?
An 801 Powermaster lifts 1,250 lb (567 kg) at the lower-link ends of its Category 1 three-point hitch.
| Pump flow | 4.0 gpm · 15.0 L/min |
|---|---|
| Hitch category | Category 1 |
| Lift at ends | 1,250 lb · 567 kg |
| Rear PTO | 540 rpm / 1000 rpm |
| PTO shaft | 1 3/8"- 6 splines |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Ford 801”
What transmission does an 801 Powermaster have?
Transmission specifications for the 801 Powermaster are below.
| Brakes | Pedal-operated internal expanding shoe brake, designed as individual wheel brake |
|---|---|
| Top speed | 17.4 mph · 28 km/h |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Ford 801”
How much does an 801 Powermaster weigh?
An 801 Powermaster weighs 3,486 lb (1,581 kg) unladen.
| Unladen weight | 3,486 lb · 1,581 kg |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase | 74.5 in · 1,892 mm |
| Length | 120.8 in · 3,069 mm |
| Width | 63.9–87.5 in · 1,623–2,223 mm |
| Height | 56.9 in · 1,446 mm |
| Ground clearance | 21.0 in · 533 mm |
| Front track | 52.0–80.0 in · 1,321–2,032 mm |
| Rear track | 52.0–76.0 in · 1,321–1,930 mm |
| Turning radius, braked | 8.9 ft · 2.72 m |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Ford 801”
What oil does an 801 Powermaster take, and how much?
An 801 Powermaster engine takes 5.0 qt (4.73 L). Single source, not independently verified — always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine.
| System | Capacity |
|---|---|
| Engine oil | 5.0 qt · 4.73 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Ford 801” · single source, not independently verified |
| Transmission | 12.0 qt · 11.4 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Ford 801” · single source, not independently verified |
| Hydraulic | 8.0 qt · 7.6 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Ford 801” · single source, not independently verified |
| Cooling system | 15.0 qt · 14.2 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Ford 801” · single source, not independently verified |
Always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine before service.
Which tractors compare with an 801 Powermaster?
Within 10% of its 55.5 hp of claimed engine power, the same type, and first built within 15 years of it.
- Ford 901 Powermaster55.5 hp engine, claimed · 1958–1962Side by side with the 801 Powermaster →
- Lamborghini R-603 (DT)55.3 hp engine, claimed · 1973–1982Side by side with the 801 Powermaster →
- J.I. Case 77056.2 hp engine, claimed · 1969–1973Side by side with the 801 Powermaster →
- International Harvester B-45054.3 hp engine, claimed · 1958–1969Side by side with the 801 Powermaster →
- Fiat 513R54.3 hp engine, claimed · 1960–1964Side by side with the 801 Powermaster →
- SOMECA SOM-5554.3 hp engine, claimed · 1961–1963Side by side with the 801 Powermaster →
Common questions about the Ford 801 Powermaster
Is an 801 Powermaster two-wheel drive or four-wheel drive?
The Ford 801 Powermaster is two-wheel drive (2WD).
What PTO does an 801 Powermaster have?
An 801 Powermaster has a 540 rpm / 1000 rpm rear PTO on a 1 3/8"- 6 splines shaft.
Sources and how this page was built
Compiled from Traktorenlexikon, “Ford 801”.
Sources
Facts taken from these documents, units converted. Numbers beside a figure refer to this list. Licences and attribution
- Traktorenlexikon: Ford 801 — CC BY-SA 4.0, WIKIBOOKS-TL-109978 · revision 1055060. Wikibooks contributors (Traktorenlexikon). Original document