Interesting Ford tractor

[Donnyj]

I seen this Ford tractor last year at a tractor pull. It was used as a tow tractor. Last year I did not have my camera with me. This year I did. Soundguy filled me in last year about these tractors. I did not ask how much it was selling for. Neat looking tractor I think.

My favorite picture is the 'ole Ford pulling that green one off the track. Green one had a little problem.

 

[Farmwithjunk]

Elanco conversion. Rare doesn't begin to describe it. A gentleman named Tony Jacobs now owns the rights to Elanco. There's a fine example of an 861 Elanco in the May/June edition of Antique Power Magazine. In pic #1, there's a glimpse of another rare bird. A Gold Ford "Demonstrator".

 

[Donnyj]

I have a question about the tractor. Is 4x4 always engaged or is there a lever to engage it in and out? I see the front driveshaft comes out of the side of the trans. Thanks for the info on the tractor.

 

[Soundguy]

Someone needs to email that pic of that deere smoking, and the guy walking back to hook a tow strap on it.. so a FORD can pull it off the track.

Soundguy

 

[Donnyj]

Re: Interesting Ford *******

Here is the way it should be done.

 

[scott_vt]

Mornin Donny,
Wow, thanks for the pic of that Powermaster, that is beautiful !!! Im almost afraid to ask how much ??? Any idea ? Thanks again!

 

[Donnyj]

Hello Scott,
I have no idea what the value of that tractor would be. I guess it all depends on who wants it and how bad they want it. I'm sure Soundguy or Farmwithjunk would have a idea what it is worth.

 

[Kaliburz]

Elanco conversion. Rare doesn't begin to describe it. A gentleman named Tony Jacobs now owns the rights to Elanco. There's a fine example of an 861 Elanco in the May/June edition of Antique Power Magazine. In pic #1, there's a glimpse of another rare bird. A Gold Ford "Demonstrator".

Hey now, lets not bash the green......

How about this little gem? Okay, so it's not blue..... but.....it's 4x4....an "Elwood" front end, so said the ad.
(I found it being sold on Ebay in June, but I saved the pics.....)

 

[Farmwithjunk]

Hello Scott,
I have no idea what the value of that tractor would be. I guess it all depends on who wants it and how bad they want it. I'm sure Soundguy or Farmwithjunk would have a idea what it is worth.

Tractors like that are so seldom sold that it's almost impossible to get a good read on their "worth". Generally, models like that sell for whatever the BUYER is willing to part with. I know of one that sold at auction several years back. (an 861 w/ Elanco conversion) It bagged $46,000. Only 2 bidders were even in the fray beyond the $7500 point. That doesn't mean they're worth $46,000, it just means 2 guys with that much cash wanted one.

 

[Farmwithjunk]

Hey now, lets not bash the green......

How about this little gem? Okay, so it's not blue..... but.....it's 4x4....an "Elwood" front end, so said the ad.
(I found it being sold on Ebay in June, but I saved the pics.....)

Deere sold those with a hydraulic driven "front wheel assist" that was the begining of their efforts to add front power to 2WD tractors. They were inefficient to say the least. The hydro front end would help some in mud, but actually provided little pulling power.

Those Elwood conversions were better in a straight line pull, but didn't have proper steering geometry for each tractor model they were installed on. With the release of their XX40 series tractors, they offered an early model of mechanical front wheel drive. It still suffered from cornering troubles. With the introduction of the XX50 series in 1982, they got it right. "Caster Action MFWD" made these tractors more manuverable than the comparable 2WD models. (I owned a 4250 w/ MFWD for one year. It was just too big for my needs. Wish I still had it now. I LOVED that SoundGaurd cab!)