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Years in Production / 1975–1981

Ford

2600

Explore the specifications, hardware, and original references for the Ford 2600.

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36hp

Source index power

2WD Only

Drive

1975–1981

Production years

Ford

Manufacturer

2600 / 01

At a glance

Overview

1975 - 1981

Utility tractor

Production

Utility tractor

Original price was $6,436 in 1981

Manufacturer
Ford

Mechanical

Two-wheel drive

Differential mechanical expanding shoe brakes

Open operator station. Two-post ROPS optional with available canopy. Cab available with air-conditioning.

Differential Lock
mechanical rear OptOptional
Steering
manual
Steering
power OptOptional

Capacity

Fuel
13 gal49.2 L
Hydraulic System
6.15 gal23.3 L

Hydraulics

Capacity
6.15 gal23.3 L
Pressure
2100 psi144.8 bar
Pump Flow
8.5 gpm32.2 lpm

Hitch

Rear Type
I
Control
top-link draft sensing
Rear Lift
1975 lbs895 kg

Pto

Rear Pto
transmission
Rear Pto
live *Optional with 8-speed Dual-Range transmission.
Rear Type
540 (1.375)

Electrical

Ground
negative
Charging System
alternator
Charging Amps
32
Charging Amps
51 OptOptional
Battery Volts
12
Gas Battery Ah
77
Diesel Battery Ah
128

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Under the hood

Engine Detail (Option 1)

Ford

diesel

3-cylinder

liquid-cooled

Displacement
158 ci2.6 L
Bore Stroke
4.20x3.80 inches107 x 97 mm
Power Net
34.3 hp25.6 kW
Power Gross
36.5 hp27.2 kW
Air Cleaner
oil bath
Pre Heating
ether injection OptOptional
Pre Heating
coolant heater OptOptional
Compression Ratio
17.3:1
Rated Rpm
2000
Torque
101 lb-ft137.0 Nm
Torque Rpm
1400
Firing Order
1-2-3
Starter
electric
Starter Volts
12
Oil Capacity
7 qts6.6 L
Coolant Capacity
11 qts10.4 L
Fuel Type
diesel
Cylinders
3
Cooling
liquid-cooled

Engine Detail (Option 2)

Ford

gasoline

3-cylinder

liquid-cooled

Displacement
158 ci2.6 L
Bore Stroke
4.20x3.80 inches107 x 97 mm
Power Net
33 hp24.6 kW
Power Gross
35.5 hp26.5 kW
Air Cleaner
dry
Compression Ratio
7.75:1
Rated Rpm
2000
Torque
100.5 lb-ft136.3 Nm
Torque Rpm
1350
Firing Order
1-2-3
Starter
electric
Starter Volts
12
Oil Capacity
7 qts6.6 L
Coolant Capacity
11 qts10.4 L
Fuel Type
gasoline
Cylinders
3
Cooling
liquid-cooled

Engine Options

Ford 2.6L 3-cyl diesel

Ford 2.6L 3-cyl gasoline

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Gears & controls

Transmission (Option 1)

Transmission Type
gear
Gears
6 forward and 2 reverse
Clutch
279mm dry disc
Oil Capacity
13.8 qts13.1 L
Speeds Description
With 12.4-28 rear tires.

Transmission (Option 2)

Transmission
Dual-Range
Gears
8 forward and 2 reverse
Clutch
279mm dry disc
Oil Capacity
13.8 qts13.1 L
Speeds Description
With 12.4-28 rear tires.

Transmission (Option 3)

Transmission Type
mechanical shuttle
Gears
6 forward and 4 reverse

Transmission Options

6-speed gear

8-speed

6-speed mechanical shuttle

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Size. Stance. Footprint.

Dimensions

Length
126.5 in321 cm
Width
52 in132 cm
Height
52.5 in133 cm
Height (cab)
98 in248 cm
Wheelbase
75.8 in192 cm
Front tread
52 in132 cm
Rear tread
52 in132 cm

Dimensions And Tires

Wheelbase
75.8 inches192 cm
Weight
3617 lbs1640 kg
Front Tire
5.50-16
Rear Tire
12.4-28

Tires And Tracks

Front Ag
5.50-16
Rear Ag
12.4-28

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Tractor Photos

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See it in action

Videos

Watch Ford 2600 videos from their original YouTube creators.

1977 Ford 2600 Tractor Walk Around & Operational Video $5,900

Video by DaporeBrothersLLC

Watch on YouTube ↗

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Tests (NTTL)

Tractor Tests

NTTL 1207: gasoline 8-speed 2WD

NTTL 1222: diesel 8-speed 2WD

Nebraska Tractor Test 1207

Gasoline 8-speed 2WDMarch 25 - April 23, 1976

PTO performance

Drawbar performance

Gear 4 used for power test.

Gear 2 used for pull test.

Id
1207
Power At Rated Engine Speed
34.18 hp25.5 kW
Fuel Use
3.0 gal/hour11.4 l/hour
Fuel Use
2.8 gal/hour10.6 l/hour
Power At Rated Pto Speed
32.07 hp23.9 kW
Max Power
28.76 hp21.4 kW
Max Pull
4,455 lbs2020 kg

Nebraska Tractor Test 1222

Diesel 8-speed 2WDSeptember 20 - 28, 1976

PTO performance

Drawbar performance

Gear 4 used for power test.

Gear 2 used for pull test.

Id
1222
Power At Rated Engine Speed
32.47 hp24.2 kW
Fuel Use
2.3 gal/hour8.7 l/hour
Fuel Use
2.1 gal/hour7.9 l/hour
Power At Rated Pto Speed
30.76 hp22.9 kW
Max Power
27.51 hp20.5 kW
Max Pull
4,452 lbs2019 kg

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Ford 2600 Traktor

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