Ford NAA
Built: 1953–1954 · Series: NAA
More machines from model year 1953
Ford NAA: water-cooled four-cylinder tractor marking the company's 50th anniversary, 2,189 cc, 22.4 kW and 1,289 kg weight, built 1953 to 1954
Ford was an American vehicle manufacturer whose tractor division built its own farm machinery before it was sold to the Italian Fiat group in 1991 and absorbed into New Holland. The NAA reached the market in 1953, the year marking the 50th anniversary of the company founded in 1903, and is therefore also known as the anniversary model.
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The NAA is powered by a water-cooled four-cylinder engine of 2,189 cc, producing 30.4 hp, or 22.4 kW, at 2,000 rpm. At a weight of 1,289 kg, a length of 3,067 mm, a height of 1,454 mm and a width of 1,645 mm, with a wheelbase of 1,876 mm, it is a compact, lightweight tractor with a top speed of 20 km/h.
A four-cylinder engine of this size and output was, in the early 1950s, a common drivetrain for tractors in the lower to medium power range, suited to tillage with lighter implements, transport work and driving mounted implements through the power take-off. The comparatively low weight made the tractor easy to use on small and medium-sized farms.
When buying such an old Ford tractor secondhand, the condition of the radiator and water pump of the water-cooled engine, and wear in the clutch and gearbox, matter most. Also worth checking are the brakes, visible corrosion on sheet-metal and frame parts, and, if fitted, the hydraulic system for mounted implements; because of the large numbers built, spare parts are comparatively easy to find through specialist suppliers.
Sources: SpecCodex-Register: Kennwerte des Modells Ford NAA
Technical data
Engine
| Fuel | Benzin/Petroleum/Dieselcorrect |
|---|---|
| Power | 30.4 hp (22.4 kW)correct |
| Rated speed | 2,000 rpmcorrect |
| Cylinders | 4correct |
| Displacement | 2,189 cm³correct |
| Bore | 87.3 mmcorrect |
| Stroke | 91.44 mmcorrect |
| Cooling | water-cooledcorrect |
Dimensions and weights
| Length | 3,067 mmcorrect |
|---|---|
| Width | 1,645 mmcorrect |
| Height | 1,454 mmcorrect |
| Wheelbase | 1,876 mmcorrect |
| Ground clearance | 530 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 1,289 kgcorrect |
Drivetrain and chassis
| Drive | rear-wheel drivecorrect |
|---|---|
| Gearbox | 4 V/1 Rcorrect |
| Forward gears | 4correct |
| Reverse gears | 1correct |
| Front tyres | 5.50-16 ASFcorrect |
| Rear tyres | 10-28 AScorrect |
| Top speed | 20 km/hcorrect |
Working data
| Fuel tank capacity | 58 lcorrect |
|---|
Origin and approval
| Construction | unit construction (no separate frame)correct |
|---|
Other data
| Linkage category | Cat Icorrect |
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Where this model stands
Power-to-weight ratio: 17.4 kW/t (22 kW / 1.3 t)
Power class: Compact (< 40 hp)
Stronger than 18% of the tractors in the register — out of 15,663 models with a stated power figure.
Calculated from the documented figures above — not a rating.
Frequently asked questions
How much power does the Ford NAA have?
The Ford NAA delivers 30.4 hp.
How much does the Ford NAA weigh?
The unladen weight is 1,289 kg.
What engine does the Ford NAA have?
4 cylinders, 2,189 cm³ displacement, Benzin/Petroleum/Diesel.
How fast does the Ford NAA go?
Top speed is 20 km/h.
What are the dimensions of the Ford NAA?
3,067 mm × 1,645 mm × 1,454 mm.
When was the Ford NAA built?
Production years: 1953–1954.
What to check before buying
- Check the hour meter against the service records — a replaced instrument is the most common gap.
- Compare the data plate and chassis number with the papers.
- Check the weights in the papers against the figures here — attachments change them.
- Check front and rear tyre sizes: mismatched pairs strain the drivetrain.
- Shift the gearbox cold and warm — jumps only show up at temperature.
- Load the hydraulics and watch for sag.
- Ask about parts availability for this build year — the running costs hang on it.
A general list for this type of machine — no substitute for an inspection or an appraiser.
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