Production
| Description | Utility tractor / Built in Highland Park, Michigan, USA |
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| Manufacturer | Ford |
Engine
| Air cleaner | oil bath / oil bath |
|---|---|
| Bore/Stroke | 3.90x3.60 inches (99 x 91 mm) / 3.90x3.60 inches (99 x 91 mm) |
| Compression | 6.75:1 / 8.0:1 |
| Coolant capacity | 15 qts (14.2 L) |
| Description | Ford EAF / gasoline / 4-cylinder 8-valve / liquid-cooled inline / Ford EAF / LP gas / 4-cylinder 8-valve / liquid-cooled inline |
| Displacement | 172 ci (2.8 L) / 172 ci (2.8 L) |
| Firing order | 1-2-4-3 / 1-2-4-3 |
| Rated RPM | 2200 / 2200 |
| Starter volts | 6 / 6 |
| Oil capacity | 5 qts (4.7 L) / 5 qts (4.7 L) |
| Engine type | Ford 2.8L 4-cyl gasoline / Ford 2.8L 4-cyl LP gas |
| Engine type | Ford 2.8L 4-cyl gasoline / Ford 2.8L 4-cyl LP gas |
| Belt (claimed) | 40 hp (29.8 kW) |
| Plows | 3 *14-inch |
Transmission
| Clutch | dry disc |
|---|---|
| Gears | 5 forward and 1 reverse |
| Oil capacity | 8 qts (7.6 L) |
| Oil type | SAE 80 Mild EP |
| Transmission type | 5-speed unsynchronized gear |
| Type | unsynchronized gear |
Mechanical
| Cab | Open operator station. |
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| Description | Differential mechanical expanding shoe brakes |
| Drive type | Two-wheel drive |
| Steering | manual |
Capacity
| Fuel | 14 gal (53.0 L) |
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| Rear axle | 11 qts (10.4 L) |
PTO
| Rear PTO | transmission |
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| Rear PTO Type | 540 (1.125) |
Electrical
| Battery volts | 6 |
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| Charging amps | 20 |
| Charging system | generator |
| Ground | positive |
Dimensions & Tires
| Front tread | 52 to 80 inches (132 to 203 cm) |
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| Ground clearance | 19 inches (48 cm) |
| Height | 55.5 inches (140 cm) |
| Length | 113.6 inches (288 cm) |
| Rear tread | 48 to 76 inches (121 to 193 cm) |
| Wheelbase | 74.5 inches (189 cm) |
| Width | 64.75 inches (164 cm) |
| Front tire | 6.00-16 |
| Rear tire | 10-28 |
| Weight | 2850 to 3400 pounds |
| Wheelbase | 74.5 inches (189 cm) |
| Ag front | 6.00-16 |
| Ag rear | 10-28 |
820 Serial Number Location
| Description | On the left-hand side of the transmission housing behind the starter. |
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820 Serial Numbers
| 1954 | 1 |
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| 1955 | 10615 |
| 1956 | 77271 |
| 1957 | 116368 |
| Description | FAQ: How to read a serial number table. |
Ford 820 Weight
| Ballasted | 6700 lbs (3039 kg) |
|---|---|
| Operating | 3400 lbs (1542 kg) |
| Shipping | 2850 lbs (1292 kg) |
References
| Description | Owner's Manual Series 600 and 800 (SE6085) published in 1956 / Accessories and special items for your Ford tracotr published in 1958 / 1955-1960 Tractor Shop Manual (SE-8175) published in 1961 |
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Variants
| 820 | no 3-point or hydraulics |
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| 840 | four-speed |
| 850 | transmission PTO |
| 860 | live PTO |