1958 Ford 861 Powermaster Tractor
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This beautifully restored 1958 Ford Powermaster 861 Tractor is simply stunning with streamlined styling. It was introduced as an all-new model with the special 50th-year Golden Jubilee badging and overhead valve “Red Tiger” four-cylinder engine. The Ford Powermaster 861 is a utility tractor that was built in Highland, Michigan from 1958-1962. The Ford 861 was one of the models in the “801 Powermaster” series. In all of the 1 series tractors, the first digit of the numerical designation printed on the hood identified which type of tractor it was. For instance, this tractor is an 8 (861) which means it’s a utility tractor with an adjustable front end. The second digit told which type of transmission, PTO and hitch the tractor was configured with. In this case, the 6 (in 861) means that it has a five-speed transmission with a three-point hitch and a non-live PTO. The third number, in this case 1, tells us that this is a 1 series tractor built between 1958-1962. By the time Ford’s 1-series tractors rolled out in 1957 as 1958 models, Ford had well recognized the need to join the horsepower wars being waged across the industry, led primarily by Deere and Farmall. The tractors were shaped like their predecessors in the NAA and Hundred series but bore flashy new paint schemes and dramatic grille designs. The 501, 601 and 701 tractors were painted red with light gray fenders, grilles and wheels. They were also lettered with the Workmaster name and shared a 134-cu.in. overhead-valve four cylinder engine or LPG engine. The more powerful 801/901 tractors were dubbed Powermaster and had gray hoods with a red stripe down the center and red grille surrounds. The Powermasters were powered by a 172-cu.in overhead four-cylinder gas, diesel or LPG engine. This tractor (serial #14342) was purchased by a gentleman named Blaine Smith who lives in South Lyon, Michigan. He’s owned this tractor for roughly 30 years. When he purchased the tractor it was tight and hadn’t been worked hard. After roughly 5 years of ownership he decided to completely restore it to show quality standards. Blaine owned a reputable body shop so he had experience in the field. This tractor retains all of its sheet metal which is very straight throughout. It was painted in its original colors of Red and Gray. The paint is in excellent condition and was recently detailed to a brilliant shine. The front grille emblem and decals were replaced new. The front headlights are in working order. The tachometer indicates 3,325 hours. The fuel, temp and oil pressure gauges are all in working order. The seat was reupholstered and is very comfortable. The tractor sits on Goodyear Tractor 5.50-16 tires on the front and Cambridge 13.6-28 tires on the rear. The tractor is powered by a 172-cu.in overhead valve 4-cyclinder engine that was rated with 62.6 HP. This engine was nick named the “Red Tiger” among the tractor enthusiasts. The engine was fully rebuilt by a Ford mechanic during the time of restoration. It runs and sounds excellent out the exhaust system. A new Rural King Heavy Duty 6-volt battery was added in November of 2021. The engine is coupled to a 5-speed manual transmission that works very smoothly. The steering system and braking system was completely gone through and is in good working order. The rear stabilizer bars have new chains. The chassis is a 4x2 2WD. Once the restoration was completed Blaine took this tractor to multiple shows over the years including the Henry Ford Museum in Greenfield Village located in Dearborn, Michigan. This tractor is not only a piece of American agricultural history but a piece of art work. It will complement any collection.
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What a beauty. I grew up on an 8n, have 3 now, and an 860 and an 851 powermaster. All get used on the farm yet. Nothing restored, but functional.
What a stunning piece of art. I think I will rebuild one myself.
The Golden Jubilee Ford Tractor was made in 1953, the same year the brand-new Red Tiger engine debuted. The '58 wasn't a "new" model and the Red Tiger engine had been around for a while by then. The sheet metal on this tractor is virtually the same as the '53 Golden Jubilee as well.
Having said that, this particular tractor in the video is stunning. Absolutely amazing how well kept it is. Truly a grail tractor.
I spent many hrs on a 860 with Wheel weights and liquid filled tires very great 2 wheel tractor.
That is awesome! They are cool tractors
861 Should be live PTO, with the 5speed. 851 was the 5spd without live PTO. Either way, that tractor is gorgeous!
Nice tractor, definitely should have a live pto if it’s a 861.
Being a Ford tractor lover that is a Beauty !
The one give away as to being a live p.t.o. Is the clutch pedal. Clutch pedal in the up position like yours shows to be live p.t.o. With out any doubt or argument by any so called expert. Live p.t.o. Adds to value of tractor. I have 1954 860 172 cu live p.t.o. My favorite ford tractor of all time.
Hoooooohhweeee, she'd go real good with gleaming new County Line post hole auger, boy could i lay down some fence posts with that, shes freshly broke in and ready for some work!
A beautifully restored 861. Several errors in your description. Major ones have already been pointed out; Golden Jubilee was a '53 and the 861 designation is with a live PTO. And the 8 in the 861 means that is has the larger, more powerful engine; 172 CI as opposed to the 134 CI in the 601 series. Others I will let you research for yourself.
This is a great tractor! I would buy 3 if I can find them. Thanks for the video
Two stage clutch…. Single arm front end loader came with mine.
That's a beautiful tractor Sir ! I can't imagine how you part with it . Myself , i am looking for my first ford tractor , and to do a full restoration , i've little experience , but lots of will , & research . My question is when i'm buying paint , what paint colors are the rims , the silver , and the dished part of rim & last but not least , the awesome Red -- do you remember what color or # it is . A Great vid. Thanks for showing . Cyril
The Ford tractors of this era have got to be some of the most beautifully styled machines of all time. The Ford 6000 is also an awesome looking machine, though very unreliable by all accounts.
Too pretty too drive.
Super nice.
My question is what can you do with it besides store it in a garage and take it to shows?
I have a 901?? 961??
Some question about what it really is?? Fenders & decals say 901. Block stamp says 961.
mine looks no where near as good... but still runs!
What did this sell for?
We sold this over a year ago for $16,275
so this is a gas version?
Clutch pedal position is dead give away as to being live p.t.o. Yours is in the very most upper position deeming it to be live p.t.o!!!
I got one for sale!
How much I need one for home garden.
We sold this over a year ago for $16,275. Sorry.
Ford first on race day
I won't know how to work on a Ford tractor 59 Ford powermaster tractor
How much is it?
How you work on a motor setting the firing order and on the engine
I'd like to know how to work on a 59 Ford tractor powermaster gas engine 4 cylinder I like to know how to take one apart
How much?
We sold this for $16,275 on a Hemmings Online Auction back in December. www.hemmings.com/auction/1958-ford-other-927864
@@MSClassicCars Wow, buy it is a museum piece for sure.
Holy smokes, I’m sitting on a gold mine of old tractors!
@@timgiles9413 How much does it cost to restore one like this?
@@gigglingallday a lot
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Sorry that Ford eventually merged with New Holland. May have been a financial necessary evil. That Ford is a dream machine. Pull a stuck tank out of the mud. Ford Power! Yahoo!
The 1953 was the ONLY GOLDEN JUBLIEE MODLE, 53 WAS FORDS 50TH YEAR