Compare/Ford 260C vs Ford 6500

Ford 260C vs Ford 6500

Verdict: Ford 260C vs Ford 6500

The Ford 260C and the Ford 6500 are both industrial tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Ford 6500 leads on rated power with 77 hp against 68 hp. Ford 260C is the lighter machine (4,948 kg vs 6,463 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Ford 260C is the newer design (1989 vs 1973). In short: choose the Ford 6500 for outright pulling power, or the Ford 260C if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.

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Acreage600 acBudgetMain crop / use

Fit & specs

Ford

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Ford

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

68 hp

77 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

FordReference

With 16.9-24 rear tires.Reference

With 16.9-28 rear tires.Reference

Differential lock

mechanical rearReference

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Engine

Engine (gross)

50.7 kWReference

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Engine (net)

47.0 kWReference

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Displacement

3.3 LReference

4.2 LReference

Bore/Stroke

112 x 112 mmReference

112 x 107 mmReference

Power (net)

47.0 kWReference

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Power (gross)

50.7 kWReference

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Compression

16.3:1Reference

16.5:1Reference

Rated RPM

2200Reference

2100Reference

Torque

238.7 NmReference

295.6 NmReference

Torque RPM

1400Reference

1300Reference

Starter volts

12Reference

Oil capacity

18.0 LReference

26.5 LReference

Coolant capacity

10.4 LReference

17.0 LReference

Engine

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57.5 kWReference

Power

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57.5 kWReference

Air cleaner

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dryReference

Transmission

Gears

8 forward and reverseReference

3 forward and reverseReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

38.8 kWReference

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Hydraulic system

41.6 LReference

151.4 LReference

Type

torque converterReference

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Capacity

41.6 LReference

151.4 LReference

Pressure

151.7 barReference

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Pump flow

81.4 lpmReference

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Steering flow

22.3 lpmReference

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Steering cap.

2.3 LReference

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Rear Type

I/IIReference

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Control

position and draft controlReference

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Rear lift

1397 kgReference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

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Rear PTO Type

540 (1.375)Reference

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Engine RPM

540@1800Reference

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Total flow

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123.4 lpmReference

Capacities

Fuel

60.6 LReference

75.7 LReference

Steering

2.3 LReference

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Dimensions

Wheelbase

205 cmReference

226 cmReference

Weight

4948 to 7637 poundsReference

6463 kgReference

Front tire

7.50-16Reference

11.00-16Reference

Rear tire

16.9-24Reference

16.9-28Reference

Lawn/turf front

9.00-10Reference

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Lawn/turf rear

18.4-16.1Reference

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2WD Industrial front

11L-15Reference

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4WD Industrial front

12.0-16.5Reference

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Industrial rear

16.9-24Reference

18.4-28Reference

2WD Industrial rear

14.9-24Reference

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Length

335 cmReference

756 cmReference

Width

208 cmReference

213 cmReference

Height (ROPS)

233 cmReference

271 cmReference

Height (exhaust)

220 cmReference

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2WD Clearance (front axle)

35 cmReference

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4WD Clearance (front axle)

27 cmReference

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2WD Front tread

147 cmReference

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4WD Front tread

168 cmReference

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Rear tread

154 cmReference

162 cmReference

2WD Max front axle

4082 kgReference

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4WD Max front axle

6286 kgReference

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Max rear axle

5216 kgReference

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Industrial front

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14-17.5Reference

Shipping weight

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6463 kgReference

Max weight

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8164 kgReference

Clearance (front axle)

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39 cmReference

Front tread

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165 cmReference

Ford 260C attachments

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

Charging amps

55Reference

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Battery CCA

750Reference

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Battery volts

12Reference

Battery AH

128Reference

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Speeds

Ford 6500 attachments

Attachment overview

Ford 15ft HD Backhoe

Backhoe type

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Ford 15ft HD BackhoeReference

Digging depth

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477 cmReference

2-Foot flat digging depth

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459 cmReference

Reach from pivot

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563 cmReference

Loading height

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304 cmReference

Bucket force

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3810 kgReference

Dipperstick force

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2807 kgReference

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.