Compare/Ford 2120 vs Ford 3600 Orchard

Ford 2120 vs Ford 3600 Orchard

Verdict: Ford 2120 vs Ford 3600 Orchard

The Ford 2120 and the Ford 3600 Orchard are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Ford 3600 Orchard leads on rated power with 45 hp against 43 hp. Ford 2120 is the newer design (1987 vs 1975). In short: choose the Ford 3600 Orchard for outright pulling power, or the Ford 2120 if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.

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Fit & specs

Ford

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Ford

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

43 hp

45 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Distributor

FordReference

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Manufacturer

ShibauraReference

FordReference

Three gears (1-3) plus reverse (R) in four ranges.Reference

liquid-cooledReference

Original price

$21,200Reference

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Differential lock

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mechanical rearReference

Engine

Fuel tank

42.0 LReference

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Engine (gross)

31.8 kWReference

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Engine (net)

29.8 kWReference

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Displacement

2.3 LReference

3.0 LReference

Bore/Stroke

85 x 100 mmReference

107 x 112 mmReference

Power (net)

29.8 kWReference

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Power (gross)

31.8 kWReference

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Compression

18:1Reference

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Rated RPM

2500Reference

2200Reference

Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

12Reference

Coolant capacity

8.0 LReference

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Engine

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38.8 kWReference

Power

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38.8 kWReference

Torque

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184.8 NmReference

Torque RPM

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1440Reference

Transmission

Gears

12 forward and reverseReference

8 forward and 2 reverseReference

Transmission

Hydraulic Shuttle Shift (HSS)Reference

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Clutch

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279.4mm dry discReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

25.7 kWReference

33.6 kWReference

Type

power shuttleReference

gearReference

Pump flow

35.2 lpmReference

31.4 lpmReference

Total flow

45.8 lpmReference

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Steering flow

10.6 lpmReference

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Rear Type

IReference

Control

draft controlReference

position and draft controlReference

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

1167 kgReference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

liveReference

Rear PTO Type

540Reference

540 (1.375)Reference

Pressure

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172.4 barReference

Rear valves

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1Reference

Engine RPM

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540@2000Reference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

189 cmReference

195 cmReference

Weight

3572 to 3858 poundsReference

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Front tire

6.00x16Reference

5.50x16Reference

2WD Rear tire

13.6x28Reference

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2WD Standard tires (ag)

Front: 6.00x16. Rear: 13.6x28Reference

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4WD Standard tires (ag)

Front: 8.00-18. Rear: 13.6x28Reference

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Lawn/turf front

27x8.50-15Reference

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Lawn/turf rear

18.4x16.1Reference

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Length

348 cmReference

322 cmReference

Width

157 cmReference

127 cmReference

Height (ROPS)

236 cmReference

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2WD Shipping weight

1620 kgReference

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4WD Shipping weight

1749 kgReference

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4WD Ground clearance

35 cmReference

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2WD Ground clearance

37 cmReference

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2WD Front tread

121 to 193 cmReference

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4WD Front tread

124 cmReference

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Rear tread

123 to 194 cmReference

104 to 155 cmReference

Rear tire

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9x24Reference

Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 5.50x16. Rear: 9x24Reference

Height (steering wheel)

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132 cmReference

Height (hood)

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121 cmReference

Clearance (front axle)

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43 cmReference

Front tread

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111 to 152 cmReference

Ford 2120 attachments

2120 Serial Numbers

1988

UV21003Reference

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1989

UV22274Reference

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1990

UV23599Reference

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1991

UV24295Reference

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1992

UV25141Reference

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1993

UV25891Reference

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1994

UV26738Reference

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1995

UV27935Reference

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1996

UV28911Reference

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1997

UV29898Reference

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1998

UV30679Reference

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1999

UV31770Reference

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Location:

Transmission housing, left sideReference

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Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Battery volts

12Reference

Charging system

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alternatorReference

Charging amps

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46Reference

Battery AH

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80Reference

Attachment overview

Ford 758B Backhoe

Backhoe type

Ford 758B BackhoeReference

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Transport height

198 cmReference

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2-Foot flat digging depth

259 cmReference

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8-Foot flat digging depth

210 cmReference

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Loading height

199 cmReference

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Bucket Rotation

177°Reference

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Bucket force

1304 kgReference

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Dipperstick force

775 kgReference

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Variants

3600

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utilityReference

3600-N

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narrowReference

3600-O

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orchardReference

Fit score weighs budget, operation size, crop match and data confidence against the details above. It’s guidance, not advice — always confirm with a dealer demo.