- WhichTractor size: Standard-size
- No lab test on file
- 1954–1957
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 960 (also listed as 900) specs: hp, weight, years
900 is the title our source lists this machine under · Source: Traktorenlexikon, “Ford 900”
The manufacturer claimed 46.4 horsepower. No laboratory has tested one, so there is no measured figure at the shaft.
Engine power, claimed · gross or net not stated
46.4 hp
34.6 kW as stated by the source
No lab test on file
Claimed · standard not stated by the source
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Ford 900”, 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
- 3,627 lb
- 3-point lift
- 1,250 lb
- Top speed
- 13.0 mph
Ford 960 (also listed as 900) specs: key facts
The Ford 960 (also listed as 900) was built from 1954 to 1957.
The Ford 960 (also listed as 900) has a claimed engine power (gross or net not stated) of 34.6 kW (46.4 hp); it has no measured PTO figure.
The Ford 960 (also listed as 900) is two-wheel drive (2WD).
The Ford 960 (also listed as 900) weighs 1,645 kg (3,627 lb) unladen.
The Ford 960 (also listed as 900) has a rear PTO running at 540 rpm.
The three-point hitch of the Ford 960 (also listed as 900) lifts 567 kg (1,250 lb) at the lower-link ends.
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Ford 900”
How does the 960 (also listed as 900) compare with its class?
- Limitation:
A three-point lift at the lower links of 567 kg is low for its class — 65% below the median of 1,642 kg across the 188 machines within 10% of its power that hold this figure.
- Limitation:
Four forward gears is low for its class — 50% below the median of 8 across the 281 machines within 10% of its power that hold this figure.
Derived by WhichTractor from 285 comparable records. How we work this out
How much horsepower does a 960 (also listed as 900) have?
The only figure for the 960 (also listed as 900) is 46.4 hp (34.6 kW) of claimed engine power, gross or net not stated, no test standard stated — not power at the shaft.
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Ford 900”
How much will a 960 (also listed as 900) lift?
A 960 (also listed as 900) lifts 1,250 lb (567 kg) at the lower-link ends of its Category 1 three-point hitch.
| Hitch category | Category 1 |
|---|---|
| Lift at ends | 1,250 lb · 567 kg |
| Rear PTO | 540 rpm |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Ford 900”
What transmission does a 960 (also listed as 900) have?
Transmission specifications for the 960 (also listed as 900) are below.
| Steering | mechanical steering |
|---|---|
| Top speed | 13.0 mph · 21 km/h |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Ford 900”
How much does a 960 (also listed as 900) weigh?
A 960 (also listed as 900) weighs 3,627 lb (1,645 kg) unladen.
| Unladen weight | 3,627 lb · 1,645 kg |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase | 85.3 in · 2,167 mm |
| Length | 132.6 in · 3,368 mm |
| Width | 64.8–87.5 in · 1,645–2,223 mm |
| Height | 65.8 in · 1,671 mm |
| Ground clearance | 27.9 in · 709 mm |
| Front track | 8.3–16.3 in · 211–414 mm |
| Rear track | 55.9–80.0 in · 1,421–2,032 mm |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Ford 900”
What oil does a 960 (also listed as 900) take, and how much?
A 960 (also listed as 900) 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 900” · single source, not independently verified |
| Transmission | 7.5 qt · 7.10 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Ford 900” · single source, not independently verified |
| Hydraulic | 9.0 qt · 8.52 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Ford 900” · single source, not independently verified |
| Cooling system | 15.0 qt · 14.2 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Ford 900” · single source, not independently verified |
Always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine before service.
Which tractors compare with a 960 (also listed as 900)?
Within 10% of its 46.4 hp of claimed engine power, the same type, and first built within 15 years of it.
- ALLIS-CHALMERS D-1746.1 hp engine, claimed · 1957–1967Side by side with the 960 (also listed as 900) →
- David Brown 880 Selectamatic46.0 hp engine, claimed · 1965–1971Side by side with the 960 (also listed as 900) →
- David Brown 780 Selectamaric46.0 hp engine, claimed · 1967–1971Side by side with the 960 (also listed as 900) →
- Hanomag Granit 501 E (S)47 hp engine, claimed · 1967–1970Side by side with the 960 (also listed as 900) →
- Güldner G 50 (Gotland)47.1 hp engine, claimed · 1962Side by side with the 960 (also listed as 900) →
- International Harvester 52347.1 hp engine, claimed · 1965–1972Side by side with the 960 (also listed as 900) →
Common questions about the Ford 960 (also listed as 900)
Is a 960 (also listed as 900) two-wheel drive or four-wheel drive?
The Ford 960 (also listed as 900) is two-wheel drive (2WD).
What PTO does a 960 (also listed as 900) have?
A 960 (also listed as 900) has a 540 rpm rear PTO.
Sources and how this page was built
Compiled from Traktorenlexikon, “Ford 900”.
Sources
Facts taken from these documents, units converted. Numbers beside a figure refer to this list. Licences and attribution
- Traktorenlexikon: Ford 900 — CC BY-SA 4.0, WIKIBOOKS-TL-109973 · revision 913450. Wikibooks contributors (Traktorenlexikon). Original document