 A Ford 861 with Elenco Four Wheel drive conversion | |
| Model history | |
|---|---|
| Model introduced | Unknown |
| Model discontinued | Unknown |
| Model status | Unknown Discontinued |
| Engine Specification | |
| Engine make | Ford |
| Fuel type | Gasoline / Diesel |
| Power hp | Unknown |
| Cooling system | Water |
| Transmission Details | |
| Transmission type | Unknown |
| Drive | 2WD / MFWD conversion available |
| Linkage Category | Unknown |
| Other info | |
| Factories | Dearbourn, Michigan, USA |
| Plow rating | Unknown |
The Ford 861 was introduced in 195? as part of the Powermaster built at Dearbourn, Michigan, USA by the Ford Motor Co.
Model history[]
In late 1957 Ford introduced another expanded line up for 1958 renamed the "01" series. These included the 501 (offset) 601, 701, 801, and 901 series tractors. Several improvements were made and new options such as power steering appeared. Horsepower increased across the line and the color schemes were changed. The 172 cubic inch gas or diesel engined 801 and 901 were known as the Powermaster tractors. Their paint scheme included a red hood center with gray sides and new "egg crate" style grille. All got a new medallion for the front of the hood and new styled rear fenders.
Decoding the 3 digit model numbers on "01" series tractors -
First number
5** - One row offset tractor with134 ci gas, LP-gas or 144 ci diesel engine 6** - Four wheel utility type with adjustable front axle, 134 ci gas, LP-gas or 144 ci diesel engine 7** - High clearance row crop with134 ci gas, LP-gas or 144 ci diesel engine 8** - Four wheel utility type with adjustable front axle, 172 ci gas, LP-gas or 172 ci diesel engine 9** - High clearance row crop type, 172 ci gas, LP-gas or 172 ci diesel engine
Second number
- 1* - Select-O-Speed transmission, no PTO
- 2* - Four speed transmission, no PTO or 3 point lift
- 3* - Four speed transmission, no PTO
- 4* - Four speed transmission with PTO and 3 point lift
- 5* - Five speed transmission with 3 point lift and non-live PTO
- 6* - Five speed transmission with 3 point lift and live PTO
- 7* - Select-O-Speed transmission with single speed PTO and 3 point lift
- 8* - Select-O-Speed transmission with dual and ground speed PTO and 3 point lift
Third number
- 1 - "01" series '57 - '62
Suffixes
-1 - Tricycle with single front wheel -4 - High clearance with wide front -5 - Factory wide front end -S - Sherman transmission -L - LP gas engine -D - Diesel engine Source
Variations[]
Offered in both Gasoline and Diesel engined versions.
Four wheel drive[]
A conversion kit was offered by Elenco for this and other models.
Preservation[]
These models were not officially imported into the UK when new, but a few examples have been brought in by collectors in recent years
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