Ford 1920 Tractor Specifications

Below are the specifications for the Ford 1920 Tractor. You can find the manual here

Engine

Type
Diesel
Number of cylinders
4
Bore
3.31 in (8.4 cm)
Stroke
3.54 in (9.0 cm)
Displacement
121.75 cu in (1995 cc)
Compression ratio
19 : 1
Firing order
1-3-4-2
Idle speed
Low idle 900 – 1000 rpm
Maximum speed
High idle 2650 – 2700 rpm  |   Rated 2500 rpm
Valve clearance (cold)
Intake 0.008 in / 0.2 mm  |  Exhaust 0.008 in / 0.2 mm

Capacities

Component U.S. Imperial Metric
Fuel tank 10.3 gal 8.6 gal 39.0 L
Cooling system 5.9 qt 4.9 qt 5.6 L
Engine crankcase (less filter) 5.8 qt 4.8 qt 5.5 L
Engine crankcase (with filter) 6.3 qt 5.3 qt 6.0 L
Rear axle + transmission
(incl. hydraulics)
30.6 qt 25.5 qt 29 L
Power steering 1.9 qt 1.6 qt 1.8 L
Front axle diff./final reduction 5.3 qt 4.4 qt 5.0 L

Cooling System

Type
Pressurized liquid with recirculating bypass
Water pump
Centrifugal, V-belt-driven
Water-pump belt deflection
7⁄16 – 9⁄16 in (10 – 15 mm) with 20–25 lb (9 – 11 kg) thumb force
Fan diameter
13.4 in (34 cm)
Thermostat
Opens @ 160 °F (71 °C); fully open @ 185 °F (85 °C)
Radiator cap pressure
12.8 psi (0.88 bar)

Electrical System

Alternator
12 V, heavy-duty, 35 A
Regulator
IC regulator (built-in)
Battery
12 V, 100 Ah, negative ground
Starting motor
Solenoid, pre-engaged reduction

Fuel System

Recommended fuel
Above 20 °F (−6.7 °C): No. 2-D, Cetane ≥ 40
Below 20 °F (−6.7 °C): No. 1-D, Cetane ≥ 40
Injection pump
In-line, timing 18.5° BTDC

Clutch

Type
9.45 in (24 cm) dry disc, organic face
Pedal free travel
¾ – 1 3⁄16 in (19 – 30 mm)

Brakes

Wet-disc type, 3-disc pack  —  6.9 in × 5.6 in (17.5 cm × 14.3 cm)

Steering

Type
Hydrostatic
Turns lock-to-lock
≈ 3.8
Front wheel toe-in
0 – 13⁄64 in (0 – 5 mm)
Turning radius (w/out brake)
2WD 9.15 ft (279 cm)  |  4WD 9.68 ft (295 cm)

Power Take-Off (PTO)

Type
Live shaft, 1-⅜ in 6-spline SAE STD
Engine speed for 540 rpm PTO
2238 rpm
Observed PTO HP
28.5 HP

Hydraulic Lift System

Type
Live, Category 1 three-point linkage
Pump type
Gear
Pump capacity
7.8 U.S. gpm (6.5 Imp. gpm) @ 2133 psi / 2500 rpm
29.6 L min-1 @ 147 bar / 2500 rpm
System relief valve
2133 psi (147 bar)

Tires

Position / Application Two-Wheel Drive Four-Wheel Drive
Size | PR Size | PR
Front — Standard (AG) 5.50-16, F2, 4PR 7-16, R1, 4PR
Front — Optional (AG) 7.50-15, F2, 4PR 8-16, R1, 4PR
Front — Optional (Turf) 25×8.50-14, R3, 4PR 27×8.50-15, R3, 4PR
Rear — Standard (AG) 13.6-24, R1, 4PR (2WD & 4WD)
Rear — Optional (AG) 14.9-24, R1, 4PR (2WD & 4WD)
Rear — Optional (Turf) 18.4-16.1, R3, 4PR (2WD & 4WD)

Wheel-Bolt Torques

Location 2WD 4WD
Front wheel disc-to-hub 48 – 61 lb·ft (66 – 83 N·m) 137 – 159 lb·ft (186 – 215 N·m)
Rear wheel disc-to-rim 137 – 159 lb·ft (186 – 215 N·m)
Rear wheel disc-to-axle 137 – 159 lb·ft (186 – 215 N·m)

ROPS Attaching Bolt Torques

  • ROPS-to-fender mount (M12): 55 lb·ft (74 N·m)
  • Seat-belt bolt (M10): 37 lb·ft (50 N·m)

Cast-Iron Weights

  • (5) Front-end weights: 33 lb (15 kg) each
  • (2) Front-wheel weights (2WD only): 66 lb (30 kg) per wheel
  • (4) Rear-wheel weights: 66 lb (30 kg) each

Draw-bar: Swinging — standard

Lubricants

Should the recommended engine oil not be available, use the commercial oils listed on page 37.
Important: reduce oil-change intervals if diesel-fuel sulphur exceeds 0.5 %.

Tractor Component Lubricant Recommendation Ford Part No.
Engine oil Ford Super Premium 1QM-2C 121-AMV (15W-40)
1QM-2C 121-A10 (SAE 10W)
1QM-2C 121-A30 (SAE 30W)
Transmission, rear axle, power-steering & hydraulic system Ford 134 1GM-134C (1 gal) · 5GM-134C (5 gal)
Front-wheel bearings & lube fittings M1C-137-B 1TM-1C 137-B (1 tube)
Front axle Ford 134 1GM-134C (1 gal) · EOAZ-19580-E (5 gal)

General Dimensions

Measurement Two-Wheel Drive Four-Wheel Drive
Length 126.4 in (321 cm)
Wheelbase 69.9 in (177.5 cm)
Height — Top of steering wheel 58.9 in (149.5 cm)
Height — Top of ROPS 90 in (228.5 cm)
Height — Top of vertical exhaust 83.1 in (211 cm) 82.9 in (210.5 cm)
Width 63.1 in (160 cm)
Minimum ground clearance 12.6 in (32 cm)
Adjustable wheel tread — Front 43.1 – 57.0 in (109.5 – 145 cm) 45.5 in (115.5 cm)
Adjustable wheel tread — Rear 45.7 – 61.0 in (116 – 155 cm)
Weight (with ROPS, less options) 2849 lb (1290 kg) 3069 lb (1395 kg)