Ford tractors

buck_1one · #1 09/30/11, 01:48 PM

I am doing some research on a few Ford tractors. I'm not having the greatest luck finding out things online. So I'm hoping some of the fine folks out there, with Ford tractors, might be willing to help me with said research.

The models are:
1900
1910
1920
2110

My questions for each tractor are:

1. What is the length of the tractor? "Bumper to bumper" no implements.
2. What type of transmission does it have and how does it work?
3. What type of brake system does it have?

Thank you in advance to any who are willing to help.
Buck

tambo · #2 09/30/11, 01:59 PM

Go to tractordata.com and see if that would help answer your questions.

buck_1one · #3 09/30/11, 02:08 PM

I started my research there. Sadly their data is not complete. Lot of "unknown" listed. Some things, like the transmission info left me scratching my head.

Thanks

RonM · #4 09/30/11, 03:26 PM

There can be several answers to each of those questions....1900 is a good unit, with loader ,HST trans. shuttle shift......

Bearfootfarm · #5 09/30/11, 03:56 PM

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My questions for each tractor are:

1. What is the length of the tractor? "Bumper to bumper" no implements.
2. What type of transmission does it have and how does it work?
3. What type of brake system does it have?

All that info is on Tractordata, but you have to click on the specific tabs at the top of the page where it says Overview, Engine, Transmission, etc...

buck_1one · #6 09/30/11, 04:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Bearfootfarm

All that info is on Tractordata, but you have to click on the specific tabs at the top of the page where it says Overview, Engine, Transmission, etc...

As I stated before, I started my research there. They do not have "all that info". They have a lot of listings as "unknown".

buck_1one · #7 09/30/11, 04:28 PM

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Originally Posted by RonM

There can be several answers to each of those questions....1900 is a good unit, with loader ,HST trans. shuttle shift......

See this is why I'm asking for info from those who have the tractor. I only found a listing for 12 speeds on the 1900. That does not really tell me much.

Are you sure that the 1900 had multiple trans offered?

oldmanriver · #8 09/30/11, 06:37 PM

all to new for me lol now 4000 and 5000 I might help you . To me the ford 4000 in diesel was and is the best tractor ever made .

mrpink · #9 09/30/11, 07:37 PM

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Originally Posted by buck_1one

I am doing some research on a few Ford tractors. I'm not having the greatest luck finding out things online. So I'm hoping some of the fine folks out there, with Ford tractors, might be willing to help me with said research.

The models are:
1900
1910
1920
2110

My questions for each tractor are:

1. What is the length of the tractor? "Bumper to bumper" no implements.
2. What type of transmission does it have and how does it work?
3. What type of brake system does it have?

Thank you in advance to any who are willing to help.
Buck

I have a ford 1910. the length from front of the bumper to the end of the lift arms is 10'4"
not sure what your wanting as far as transmission and brakes. transmission is 12 forward and 4 reverse with two shift levers. Brakes are internal expanding shoes.
the ford service manual covers both 1910 and 2110
let me know if I can be of more help to you.

buck_1one · #10 09/30/11, 07:54 PM

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Originally Posted by mrpink

I have a ford 1910. the length from front of the bumper to the end of the lift arms is 10'4"
not sure what your wanting as far as transmission and brakes. transmission is 12 forward and 4 reverse with two shift levers. Brakes are internal expanding shoes.
the ford service manual covers both 1910 and 2110
let me know if I can be of more help to you.

Oh great thanks!!

On the trans, you have two shift levers. I'm guessing the second lever is a range shifter?? I'm also guessing from "4 reverse" the range selector has 4 ranges? Can you shift while moving? I'm also guessing it has three speeds? 3 speeds x 4 ranges = 12 forward, is my thinking correct?

On the brakes, "internal expanding". Does that mean they are inside the tractor or behind the wheels, like a drum break on a car? I'm guessing the brakes are only on the rear wheels, is that correct?

mrpink · #11 09/30/11, 08:17 PM

your thinking is correct 4 ranges and three speeds. I always stop to shift. according to the ford repair manual there is a non-syncromesh transmission and a syncromesh transmission. don't know if this helps any. I may have the non syncromesh. I have never tried to get the engine rpms aligned with the transmission rpms and shifted, so it may be possible.

the brake shoes are on the outside of the differential and enclosed in the upper portion of the axle housing. they are not behind the wheels. yes only on the back wheels

buck_1one · #12 09/30/11, 08:28 PM

Great, yes, thank you so much.

Couple more for you if you don't mind.

Does the manual show any way to tell the difference between the non syncromesh transmission and a syncromesh transmission?

Any info on the 2110 in the manual covering my questions?

Is yours a 2wd? Do you have the FEL? If so what is the dump height on it?

I love to see some pics!

Hope I'm not asking too much.

mrpink · #13 09/30/11, 08:40 PM

the synchromesh transmission has the gear shifter on the column and the range shifter down below. both tractors can have either transmission. and the brakes are the same on both. the 2110 is just a larger hp I believe, and has draft control.

mine is 2wd and no fel so no help there. if I was going to look to buy one I would want the 4wd as the front end is quite light on my two wheel drive.
some parts are hard to find for a 1910 is another draw back

buck_1one · #14 09/30/11, 09:02 PM

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Originally Posted by mrpink

some parts are hard to find for a 1910 is another draw back

That was going to be my next question.

Thank you very much, you have been a world of info on the 1910.

mrpink · #15 09/30/11, 09:15 PM

if you come up with any other questions just ask. mine is 25 years old and has been a great tractor.hasn't needed any work that wasn't caused by human error/carelessness other then routine maintenance other then a leaking seal or something in the hydraulics. so the three point hitch won't stay up with the tractor off. not sure how much trouble that would be to repair. the clutch pressure plate will need to be changed before long and the brake shoe's are getting close. mine has just under 1000 hours on it for reference.

buck_1one · #16 09/30/11, 09:21 PM

Will you be doing the repair work, or farming it out (pun intended)?

mrpink · #17 09/30/11, 09:46 PM

I'll be farming it out. a mechanic I am not. well I may do the clutch and the brake shoes but not the leaking valve

buck_1one · #18 09/30/11, 09:57 PM

If you do, take lots of pictures and do a writeup on it. I for one would love to see how these old girls are put together. Just a thought

buck_1one · #19 09/30/11, 10:02 PM

Could still use some help on the other models, if someone would not mind sharing their knowledge.

Windy in Kansas · #20 10/01/11, 08:42 AM

I have a 1720 Ford of 1996 vintage with the SSS (synchronized shuttle shift?) transmission.

It has two shift levers and a range lever. When seated to the right of the steering column is the shift lever that provides the four speeds. Near the seat and left fender is the lever which provides the three ranges, low, medium, and high, thus giving the 12 speeds. A lever to the left of the steering column provides for forward or reverse movement thus giving a 12 X 12 transmission, i.e. 12 forward or 12 reverse speeds.

I don't know about the loader lift height and can't readily check as I have the battery out of my tractor at the moment using it to power a 12 volt spray pump.

It does clear the sideboards of a 1949 Chevy grain truck but I should mention that the truck does not have a hoist which might raise the bed further. I can see out the back of the rear window glass by about two inches above the sideboards. The truck isn't where I'm at so I can't just go measure. Not sure how much more clearance the larger models would provide, if any. Mine has the 12.4 X 24" rear tires with 7 X 16" front ag lug tires as it has front wheel assist.

If you enlarge this photo you can see the two orange knobs on the shift levers near the steering wheel.

http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t...ontview001.jpg

I am well pleased with the tractor and the only mechanical work done was to replace the water pump which was easily obtained from Yesterday's Tractors (forum) in Washington state in two days time.