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Ford 2600 vs Ford 3000
Verdict: Ford 2600 vs Ford 3000
The Ford 2600 and the Ford 3000 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Ford 3000 leads on rated power with 39 hp against 37 hp. Ford 2600 is the lighter machine (1,640 kg vs 3,700 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Ford 2600 is the newer design (1975 vs 1965). In short: choose the Ford 3000 for outright pulling power, or the Ford 2600 if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.
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Ford
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Ford
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
37 hp
39 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
FordReference
FordReference
With 12.4-28 rear tires.Reference
The six-speed transmission was first offered on the Ford 3000 in 1970, replacing the four-speed.Reference
Differential lock
mechanical rearReference
mechanical rearReference
Steering
powerReference
powerReference
Factories
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Antwerp, BelgiumReference
Engine
Engine (gross)
27.2 kWReference
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Engine (net)
25.6 kWReference
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Drawbar (tested)
21.4 kWReference
26.4 kWReference
Displacement
2.6 LReference
2.9 LReference
Bore/Stroke
107 x 97 mmReference
107 x 107 mmReference
Power (net)
24.6 kWReference
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Power (gross)
26.5 kWReference
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Air cleaner
dryReference
oil bathReference
Pre-heating
coolant heaterReference
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Compression
7.75:1Reference
16.5:1Reference
Rated RPM
2000Reference
2000Reference
Torque
136.3 NmReference
170.4 NmReference
Torque RPM
1350Reference
1150Reference
Firing order
1-2-3Reference
1-2-3Reference
Starter
electricReference
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Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
13.1 LReference
12.5 LReference
Coolant capacity
10.4 LReference
13.1 LReference
Power at rated engine speed
24.2 kWReference
30.3 kWReference
Max power
20.5 kWReference
26.1 kWReference
Engine
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34.8 kWReference
Power
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32.9 kWReference
Sparkplug gap
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0.584 mmReference
Point gap
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0.559 mmReference
Transmission
Type
mechanical shuttleReference
gearReference
Gears
6 forward and 4 reverseReference
6 forward and 2 reverseReference
Clutch
279mm dry discReference
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Transmission
Dual-RangeReference
4-speed with over/underReference
Oil type
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M-4864-AReference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)
23.9 kWReference
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PTO (tested)
25.5 kWReference
30.3 kWReference
Hydraulic system
23.3 LReference
23.8 LReference
Capacity
23.3 LReference
23.8 LReference
Pressure
144.8 barReference
172.4 barReference
Pump flow
32.2 lpmReference
18.9 lpmReference
Rear Type
IReference
IReference
Control
top-link draft sensingReference
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Rear lift
895 kgReference
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Rear PTO
liveReference
independentReference
Rear PTO Type
540 (1.375)Reference
540/1000Reference
Power at rated PTO speed
22.9 kWReference
29.1 kWReference
Gas 4-speed PTO (claimed)
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29.2 kWReference
Gas 6-speed PTO (claimed)
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28.2 kWReference
Gas 10-speed PTO (claimed)
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27.2 kWReference
Diesel 4-speed PTO (claimed)
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29.4 kWReference
Diesel 6-speed PTO (claimed)
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30.3 kWReference
Diesel 8-speed PTO (claimed)
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29.2 kWReference
Diesel 10-speed PTO (claimed)
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28.3 kWReference
Steering flow
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16.1 lpmReference
Steering press.
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41.4 barReference
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)
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771 kgReference
Capacities
Fuel
49.2 LReference
49.2 LReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
192 cmReference
192 cmReference
Weight
1640 kgReference
3700 to 4185 poundsReference
Front tire
5.50-16Reference
5.50-16Reference
Rear tire
12.4-28Reference
12.4-28Reference
Ag front
5.50-16Reference
6.00-16Reference
Ag rear
12.4-28Reference
13.6-28Reference
Length
321 cmReference
322 cmReference
Width
132 cmReference
162 cmReference
Height (hood)
133 cmReference
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Height (cab)
248 cmReference
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Shipping weight
1640 kgReference
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Clearance (front axle)
54 cmReference
54 cmReference
Clearance (rear axle)
32 cmReference
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Front tread
132 to 203 cmReference
132 to 203 cmReference
Rear tread
132 to 203 cmReference
132 to 193 cmReference
Ground clearance
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34 cmReference
Shipping
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1678 kgReference
Operating
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1898 kgReference
Ballasted
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3147 kgReference
Steering wheel
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147 cmReference
Ford 2600 attachments
2600 Serial Numbers
1975
C450700Reference
C450700Reference
1976
C490300Reference
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1977
C527300Reference
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1978
C560500Reference
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1979
C595800Reference
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1980
C635700Reference
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1981
C660700Reference
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1982
C682000Reference
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Location:
Right side of tractor behind starter.Reference
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Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging system
alternatorReference
generatorReference
Charging amps
51Reference
22Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Gas Battery AH
77Reference
80Reference
Diesel Battery AH
128Reference
128Reference
Attachment overview
Test results
Fuel use
7.9 l/hourReference
12.9 l/hourReference
Max pull
2019 kgReference
2362 kgReference
Speeds
Variants
3100
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all-purposeReference
3300
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vineyardReference
3310
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narrow chassisReference
Ford 3000 attachments
3000 Serial Number Location
3000 Serial Numbers
1965
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C100000Reference
1966
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C124200Reference
1967
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C161300Reference
1968
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C190200Reference
1969
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C226000Reference
1970
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C257600Reference
1971
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C292100Reference
1972
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C327200Reference
1973
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C367300Reference
1974
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C405200Reference
Ford 3000 Height
Hood
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137 cmReference
Exhaust
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210 cmReference
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.