The Ford 860 is a 2WD utility tractor from the 800 series. This tractor was manufactured by Ford in Highland Park, Michigan, USA from 1954 to 1957. The Ford 860 is equipped with a 2.8 L (172.0 cu·in) four-cylinder gasoline/LP-gas engine and a unsynchronized gear with dry disc clutch transmission with 5 forward and 1 reverse gears.
The Ford 860 utility tractor used the Ford EAF engine. It is a 2.8 L, 2,818 cm2, (172.0 cu·in) four-cylinder natural aspirated gasoline/LP-gas engine with 99.0 mm (3.9 in) of the cylinder bore and 91.0 mm (3.58 in) of the piston stroke. The compression ratio rating is 6.75:1 for gasoline version or 8.0:1 for LP-gas version.
The Ford 860 is equipped with manual or power assist (optional) steering, differential mechanical expanding shoe brakes, open operator station and 53.0 liters (14 US gal.; 11.7 Imp. gal) fuel tank.
Ford 800 Series tractor variants
- 820 No 3-point or hydraulics
- 850 Transmission PTO
- 860 Live PTO
Ford 860 Specifications
| General Specifications | |
| Model | Ford 860 |
| Length | 3,090 mm (121.7 in) |
| Width | 1,640 mm (64.6 in) |
| Height | 1,500 mm (59.1 in) |
| Wheel base | 1,900 mm (74.8 in) |
| Ground clearance | 530 mm (20.9 in) |
| Weight (operating) | 1,540 kg (3,395 lbs) |
| Fuel tank capacity | 53.0 liters (14 US gal.; 11.7 Imp. gal) |
| Battery | 6V |
| Cabin type | Open operator station |
| Engine | |
| Engine model | Ford EAF |
| Engine type | Four-stroke, liquid-cooled, inline |
| Cylinders | 4 |
| Fuel type | Gasoline/LP-gas |
| Displacement | 2.8 L, 2,818 cm2, (172.0 cu·in) |
| Bore and stroke | 99.0 mm X 91.0 mm (3.9 in X 3.58 in) |
| Compression ratio | 6.75:1 |
| Horsepower | – |
| Starter | Electric |
| Oil capacity: | 4.7 L (5 US. qt, 4.1 Imp. qt.) |
| Coolant capacity: | 14.2 L (15 US. qt, 12.5 Imp. qt.) |
| Transmission and chassis | |
| Chassis | 4×2 2WD |
| Steering type | Manual or power assist (optional) |
| Brakes | Differential mechanical expanding shoe |
| Transmission model | – |
| Transmission type | Unsynchronized gear with dry disc clutch |
| Gears | 5 forward and 1 reverse |
| Speed | Forward: 18.9 kmh (11.7 mph) Reverse: 6.1 kmh (3.8 mph) |
| Transmission oil capacity | 7.6 L (2 US. gal, 1.7 Imp. gal.) |
| Tires | |
| Front tires | Ag: 6×16 |
| Rear tires | Ag: 12×28 |
| Three-Point Hitch | |
| Category | I |
| Control type | – |
| Lift capacity | 567 kg (1,250 lbs) |
| PTO (Power take-off shaft) | |
| Rear PTO type | Live |
| Rear PTO speed | 540 rpm |
| Hydraulic system | |
| Hydraulic type | – |
| Hydraulic capacity | 7.6 L (2 US. gal, 1.7 Imp. gal.) |

I asked google for information about the double clutch on a 860 and got your 860 description. I’m still in the dark about the clutch but got a lot of good info.that I had never seen before. I have had my 860 for 20 years and never knew that it came in a propane version and the compression is higher than the gas. Thanks.