Ford 601 Workmaster question

[fkrauss]

I have a late model 601 Workmaster (1962 by the vehicle number) and in addition to the normal 4 speed transmission, it has a shuttle type transmission and all I can find is that it was an 'available' option. It also as original power steering. I would be interested to know if folks could share any information on how common this transmission option was. Appreciate any feedback. Thanks

 

[Sean in PA]

Sounds like the Sherman reversing auxiliary transmission. By the time of the '01 series, Ford was installing them at the factory. In earlier years, they were a dealer installed option only. It was a fairly common option on tractors that were originally purchased for loader work. They are not as common as the step-up/step-down combo transmissions, but they are not rare.

 

[fkrauss]

Thanks Sean. This one was not a separate transmission (LIke I have seen in some other tractor models) but rather lever on the left side of the case with a noticeable lever sticking up fairly high\, (higher than the typical shifting lever) and I have seldom seen that extra shifting lever in pictures so just wanted to learn more.

 

[Sean in PA]

All of the Sherman auxiliary transmissions (step down, step up, combo and reverser) were designed to replace the input shaft of the 3 or 4 speed transmissions. They all had handles coming out the side of the bell housing except for some early ones that had cable controls. Here's a linkl to some more details on the Sherman shuttle/reverser transmission:

https://fordtractorcollectors.com/other-manufacturers/

 

[Andy Wickiser]

All of the Sherman auxiliary transmissions (step down, step up, combo and reverser) were designed to replace the input shaft of the 3 or 4 speed transmissions. They all had handles coming out the side of the bell housing except for some early ones that had cable controls. Here's a linkl to some more details on the Sherman shuttle/reverser transmission:

https://fordtractorcollectors.com/other-manufacturers/

This may also be of interest to the OP. At some point Ford bought Sherman and their auxilliary transmissions and backhoes became included in the Ford parts catalog. Below is a link the the Forward & Reverse Transmission. Also there are two sections for the levers, browse the diagram selection box.

https://messicks.com/catalogs/new-holland/641-4-cyl-ag-tractor-all-purpose-01-58-12-64/03-transmission/07f02-07f02-forward-reverse-transmission