Compare/Ford 2600 vs Ford 3430

Ford 2600 vs Ford 3430

Verdict: Ford 2600 vs Ford 3430

The Ford 2600 and the Ford 3430 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Ford 3430 leads on rated power with 38 hp against 37 hp. Ford 2600 is the lighter machine (1,640 kg vs 4,642 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Ford 3430 is the newer design (1990 vs 1975). In short: choose the Ford 3430 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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Fit & specs

Ford

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Ford

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

37 hp

38 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

FordReference

With 12.4-28 rear tires.Reference

Gear 2L used for pull test.Reference

Differential lock

mechanical rearReference

Steering

powerReference

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Original price

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$25,500 (1999 4WD )Reference

Engine

Engine (gross)

27.2 kWReference

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Engine (net)

25.6 kWReference

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Drawbar (tested)

21.4 kWReference

23.6 kWReference

Displacement

2.6 LReference

3.1 LReference

Bore/Stroke

107 x 97 mmReference

112 x 107 mmReference

Power (net)

24.6 kWReference

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Power (gross)

26.5 kWReference

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Air cleaner

dryReference

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Pre-heating

coolant heaterReference

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Compression

7.75:1Reference

16.3:1Reference

Rated RPM

2000Reference

Torque

136.3 NmReference

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Torque RPM

1350Reference

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Firing order

1-2-3Reference

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Starter

electricReference

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Starter volts

12Reference

Oil capacity

13.1 LReference

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Coolant capacity

10.4 LReference

Power at rated engine speed

24.2 kWReference

28.7 kWReference

Max power

20.5 kWReference

23.6 kWReference

ROPS Fuel tank

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65.5 LReference

Cab Fuel tank

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95.8 LReference

Engine

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34.3 kWReference

Power

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34.3 kWReference

Transmission

Type

mechanical shuttleReference

gearReference

Gears

6 forward and 4 reverseReference

8 forward and 2 reverseReference

Clutch

279mm dry discReference

dry discReference

Transmission

Dual-RangeReference

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PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

23.9 kWReference

28.3 kWReference

PTO (tested)

25.5 kWReference

28.7 kWReference

Hydraulic system

23.3 LReference

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Capacity

23.3 LReference

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Pressure

144.8 barReference

172.4 barReference

Pump flow

32.2 lpmReference

48.4 lpmReference

Rear Type

IReference

II/IReference

Control

top-link draft sensingReference

position control with top link draft sensingReference

Rear lift

895 kgReference

1397 kgReference

Rear PTO

liveReference

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

540 (1.375)Reference

540Reference

Power at rated PTO speed

22.9 kWReference

27.5 kWReference

Valves

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2 to 4Reference

Steering flow

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13.6 lpmReference

Engine RPM

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540@1755 (shuttle)Reference

Capacities

Fuel

49.2 LReference

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Dimensions

Wheelbase

192 cmReference

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Weight

1640 kgReference

4642 to 5490 poundsReference

Front tire

5.50-16Reference

6.00-16Reference

Rear tire

12.4-28Reference

13.6-28Reference

Ag front

5.50-16Reference

6.00-16Reference

Ag rear

12.4-28Reference

13.6-28Reference

Length

321 cmReference

347 cmReference

Width

132 cmReference

176 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

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Clearance (rear axle)

32 cmReference

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Front tread

132 to 203 cmReference

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Rear tread

132 to 203 cmReference

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2WD Wheelbase

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214 cmReference

4WD Wheelbase

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213 cmReference

Ground clearance

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34 cmReference

2WD ROPS Shipping

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2105 kgReference

4WD ROPS Shipping

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2490 kgReference

Operating

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2462 kgReference

Ford 2600 attachments

2600 Serial Numbers

1975

C450700Reference

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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

Charging system

alternatorReference

Charging amps

51Reference

45 (late)Reference

Battery volts

12Reference

Gas Battery AH

77Reference

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Diesel Battery AH

128Reference

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Battery CCA

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800Reference

Attachment overview

Test results

Fuel use

7.9 l/hourReference

9.1 l/hourReference

Max pull

2019 kgReference

2076 kgReference

Speeds

Ford 3430 attachments

Ford 3430 Height

ROPS

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230 cmReference

Cab

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241 cmReference

Exhaust

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212 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.