Ford 100 er-Baureihe
4 models in this series
Ford 100 series – petrol and LPG field tractors from Basildon: four-cylinders at 2,193 to 2,821 cc, 23.8 to 34.6 kW, types 640, 740, 860 and 960
The 100 series gathers four Ford types from the era of the English tractor plant at Basildon: 640, 740, 860 and 960. Unlike most later Ford field tractors, these four versions run consistently on four-cylinder petrol engines, either as pure petrol or with LPG (liquefied petroleum gas) operation; diesel versions are not covered in this register segment. The three-digit type designations order the models by ascending power.
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The register lists 4 versions with 23.8 to 34.6 kW from consistently four-cylinders of 2,193 to 2,821 cc displacement at 2,000 to 2,200 rpm. Unladen weights lie between 1,369 and 1,645 kg, lengths between 3,069 and 3,368 mm, widths between 1,623 and 1,645 mm, and heights between 1,446 and 1,671 mm. Three of the four types are listed as petrol-LPG versions, one as pure petrol.
Petrol and LPG tractors such as the 100 series were common especially in markets with cheap liquefied gas and on holdings with low annual running hours, where the lower purchase cost compared with diesel engines offset the higher fuel consumption; in the 1960s they formed an important part of Ford's range alongside the increasingly dominant diesel versions.
On a used purchase of the petrol engines, check the condition of the carburettor or LPG system and ignition, wear on the clutch and gearbox, and corrosion on wings and bonnet; parts for the old Ford four-cylinder petrol engines are now only available through specialists.
Sources: SpecCodex register, model data: Ford 100er-Baureihe
Models compared
4 of 4 models.
| 6401954–1957 | 7401954–1957 | 8601954–1957 | 9601954–1957 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power | 23.8 kW | 23.8 kW | 33.1 kW | 34.6 kW |
| Rated speed | 2,000 rpm | 2,000 rpm | 2,200 rpm | 2,200 rpm |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Displacement | 2,193 cm³ | 2,193 cm³ | 2,821 cm³ | 2,821 cm³ |
| Top speed | 20 km/h | 21 km/h | 20 km/h | 21 km/h |
| Wheelbase | 1,892 mm | 2,167 mm | 1,892 mm | 2,167 mm |
| Length | 3,069 mm | 3,355 mm | 3,094 mm | 3,368 mm |
| Width | 1,623 mm | – | 1,623 mm | 1,645 mm |
| Height | 1,446 mm | 1,653 mm | 1,446 mm | 1,671 mm |
| Unladen weight | 1,369 kg | 1,538 kg | 1,456 kg | 1,645 kg |
Models
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640
The Ford 640 belongs to the 100er series. Production: 1954–1957. The engine delivers 32.4 hp (23.8 kW), has 4...
740
The Ford 740 belongs to the 100er series. Production: 1954–1957. The engine delivers 32.4 hp (23.8 kW), has 4...
860
With the 860, Ford offers a model from the 100er series. Production: 1954–1957. The engine delivers 45 hp (33.1 kW),...
960
The 100er series from Ford includes the 960. Production: 1954–1957. The engine delivers 47 hp (34.6 kW), has 4...