Year: 1957

Model: 960

Serial Number: 123901

Summary:

The 960 modelnumber means it is from The Hundred Series built from 1954 – 1957

The 9** indicatedHigh clearance row crop type (evident from the lifted rear axel), 172 ci gas orLP-gas engine, 46.27 hp

The *6* indicates5-Speed transmission with 3 point lift and live PTO

The **0 indicatesthe unit as a Hundred Series model

The serial number 123901per my internet research indicates it is a 1957

(1957 serial numbers started at 116368 and up) the s/n has adiamond stamped in both before and after the s/n.

This tractor starts and runs perfectly, power steering and PTO works great, transmission is excellent. No mechanical problems.

*** This tractor will be sold \"AS-IS\" no warranty *** Buyer to make on site in person inspection if desired BEFORE offerding *** The tractor is located inside as shown in pictures in Rochester Hills, MI

THIS TRACTOR IS BEING OFFERED FOR SALE LOCALLY AND SELLER RESERVES THE RIGHT TO END THIS sale

BUYER RESPONSIBLE TO PICK UP THE TRACTOR IN ROCHESTER HILLS, MI 48309 - We can assist with loading.

I do not have a title, this tractor was bought from a antique tractor dealer in 2011 - I have a bill of sale from them and will give the buyer the same.

Modifications / General Information:

• Standard 960’s came from the factory as a row crop tricycle. A wide from end was available as an option (ours is equipped with the wide front end).
• The hood emblem is a aftermarket replica – I hand painted it blue and gold to match the tractor
• The tractor has been painted blue, looking much like a 63-64 Ford 4000, it was originally red
• The front loader is a Ford factory option / accessory – often referred to as a one arm bandit loader
• On 12/17/11 Repairs to a blown head gasket by a Ford Tractor Historian revealed that the engine has a .20 over piston kit in it. This was most likely a direct Ford Dealer repair or Warranty Claim as only Ford direct offered the .20 over kit. The typical kit available to anyone other than Ford was a .30 over piston kit. This installed over bore kit give the tractor a bit more HP. According to the repair expert this overbore kit installation was clearly performed to the highest Standards.
• The tractor came from Ford as a 6 Volt – it has been updated to 12 Volt
• The tractor has Optional Power Steering – this is fairly rare for a 1957
• The Carburetor is original to the tractor: Marvel Schebler Model 10B2 8G
• Grader Blade: Burch Plow Works Inc. s/n 93479 Manufactured by True Blue Implements in Evansville, IN
• Engine Oil: 6 Quarts 30W – Gear Oil: 90W (Gearbox and Rear End) Universal Hydraulic Fluid (Center)
• Oil Bath Filter takes 30W motor Oil
• 1 Drop 30W Oil in Distributor
• Oil Filter Select: Fram PH7, Motorcraft FL4 or AC PF6
• Spark Plugs: First Choice Champion H12 or Autolites 437
• Experts Say working the 3-Point in Draft Control Position will ONLY work plowing very flat fields.

* Have Tire Chains, One Arm Bandit Front Loader (missing one small mounting bracket), Box Grader and Blade - see photographs (all items included with the tractor purchase).