1955 Ford 860

This 1955 Ford 860 was acquired by the current owner in 1975 and was refurbished in 2010. Work included splitting the frame and replacing the clutch, radiator, starter, alternator, exhaust, fuel-sending unit, gauges, and grille shell in addition to repainting the body and drivetrain in red and beige. The tractor is powered by a 172ci inline-four paired with a five-speed manual transmission, and equipment includes a remote power take-off, a Ferguson three-point hitch, headlights, a black-finished steel seat, and a toolbox. This Ford 860 is now offered on behalf of the owner in California at no reserve with a bill of sale.

The Ford 860 was a variant of the Ford 800 series and was produced from 1954 to 1957. The engine cover and rear half fenders of this example were refinished in beige, while the engine, chassis, and running gear were refinished in red during the refurbishment in 2010. Features include headlights and a replacement red-finished grille shell with 800 badging. Damage and corrosion on the rear fenders are shown close-up in the photo and video galleries.

Beige-finished steel wheels are mounted with 6.00-16″ Firestone tires in the front, and 13.6-28″ Goodyear tires in the rear. Stopping power is provided by differential mechanical expanding shoe brakes. The front tires show signs of cracking.

The operator’s station houses a black steel seat and a toolbox mounted under the right side of the seat. Controls include a hand throttle, a clutch pedal on the left, and dual pedals for the individual rear brakes on the right. A keyed ignition is located under the left side cowl, and a starter button is located behind the shifter.

The three-spoke steering wheel sits ahead of a fuel gauge, temperature gauge, oil pressure gauge, and a reverse-sweep proofmeter. The gauges were replaced during the refurbishment in 2010, and the hour meter now shows 13 hours. Total runtime is unknown.

The 172ci inline-four sends power to the rear wheels through a five-speed manual transmission. According to the seller, work in 2010 included splitting the frame and replacing the clutch in addition to replacing the radiator, starter, exhaust, and fuel sending unit. A 12-volt alternator was installed at that time, and the oil was changed in May 2024.

The tractor is equipped with a rear remote power take-off, a power take-off shaft cover, and a Ferguson hydraulic three-point hitch assembly.

Historical and build photos are available in the gallery.