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Ford A

Built: 1928-1934 · Series: Other models

The A comes from Ford. Production: 1928-1934. The engine delivers 30 kW, has 4 cylinders, with a displacement of 3,287.5 cm³. The machine is 4,130 mm long and 2,030 mm wide. The unladen weight is 4,136 kg. The wheelbase measures 3,380 mm. The gross vehicle weight is 36,077 kg. The machine runs on 4 wheels. The gearbox offers 3 gears. Rated output across the Ford range ranges from 7 to 504 kW; the A sits at the bottom of that range with 30 kW. Its immediate neighbours are the 2000 Dexta (A) below it with 29.3 kW and the 2610 above it with 30.2 kW. 4082 Ford models across 50 series are on record. The model is listed under Trucks over 7.5 t. 13 verified figures from 2 sources are on file.

Technical data

Engine

Power30 kWcorrect
Cylinders4correct
Displacement3,287.5 cm³correct

Dimensions and weights

Length4,130 mmcorrect
Width2,030 mmcorrect
Wheelbase3,380 mmcorrect
Unladen weight4,136 kgcorrect
Gross vehicle weight36,077 kgcorrect

Drivetrain and chassis

Gears3correct
Wheels4correct

Where this model stands

Power-to-weight ratio: 7.3 kW/t (30 kW / 4.1 t)

Stronger than 0% of the trucks over 7.5 t in the register — out of 27,776 models with a stated power figure.

Calculated from the documented figures above — not a rating.

Frequently asked questions

How much power does the Ford A have?

The Ford A delivers 30 kW.

How much does the Ford A weigh?

The unladen weight is 4,136 kg.

What is the gross vehicle weight of the Ford A?

36,077 kg.

What engine does the Ford A have?

4 cylinders, 3,288 cm³ displacement.

What are the dimensions of the Ford A?

4,130 mm × 2,030 mm.

When was the Ford A built?

Production years: 1928-1934.

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.
  • Ask about parts availability for this build year — the running costs hang on it.

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This page carries 13 individual figures for this model. They come from 2 recorded sources; every figure can be traced there. What we cannot document is not here — we leave gaps open rather than estimate them.

The technical data on this page comes from official vehicle registration records (RDW/Traficom), not from the manufacturer.

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