It was part of Ford's Thousand Series of tractors.
This was a "ground up" new platform designed to replace the "Prior" or "Hundred Series" Fords built from 1955 through 1964.
It could be ordered with a Ford-built 158-cubic-inch gas or 175-cubic-inch diesel engine.
Optional transmissions were a 4-speed, 6-speed (3-speed with high and low), 8-speed (4-speed with high and low) and a 10-speed 'Select O Speed' power shift transmission.
Some of the available options were differential lock, power steering, Live PTO and hydraulic remote valves.