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Ford 260C vs Ford 8400
Verdict: Ford 260C vs Ford 8400
The Ford 260C and the Ford 8400 are both industrial tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Ford 8400 leads on rated power with 125 hp against 68 hp. Ford 260C is the lighter machine (4,948 kg vs 5,005 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 1968). In short: choose the Ford 8400 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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Ford
62
Fit score
Clear
Ford
85
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
68 hp
125 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
FordReference
FordReference
With 16.9-24 rear tires.Reference
liquid-cooled inlineReference
Differential lock
mechanical rearReference
hydraulic rearReference
Final drives
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planetaryReference
Engine
Engine (gross)
50.7 kWReference
93.1 kWReference
Engine (net)
47.0 kWReference
80.8 kWReference
Displacement
3.3 LReference
6.6 LReference
Bore/Stroke
112 x 112 mmReference
112 x 112 mmReference
Power (net)
47.0 kWReference
80.8 kWReference
Power (gross)
50.7 kWReference
93.1 kWReference
Compression
16.3:1Reference
16.5:1Reference
Rated RPM
2200Reference
2300Reference
Torque
238.7 NmReference
415.6 NmReference
Torque RPM
1400Reference
1400Reference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
18.0 LReference
11.4 LReference
Coolant capacity
10.4 LReference
17.0 LReference
Fuel tank
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162.8 LReference
Fuel system
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direct injectionReference
Air cleaner
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dryReference
Starter
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electricReference
Transmission
Gears
8 forward and reverseReference
16 forward and 4 reverseReference
Transmission
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Dual PowerReference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)
38.8 kWReference
78.8 kWReference
Hydraulic system
41.6 LReference
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Type
torque converterReference
two-speed power shiftReference
Capacity
41.6 LReference
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Pressure
151.7 barReference
172.4 barReference
Pump flow
81.4 lpmReference
60.6 lpmReference
Steering flow
22.3 lpmReference
15.9 lpmReference
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
independentReference
Rear PTO Type
540 (1.375)Reference
540/1000Reference
Engine RPM
540@1800Reference
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Capacities
Fuel
60.6 LReference
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Steering
2.3 LReference
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Dimensions
Wheelbase
205 cmReference
232 cmReference
Weight
4948 to 7637 poundsReference
5005 kgReference
Front tire
7.50-16Reference
7.50-18Reference
Rear tire
16.9-24Reference
23.1-30Reference
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
23.1-30Reference
2WD Industrial rear
14.9-24Reference
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Length
335 cmReference
391 cmReference
Width
208 cmReference
231 cmReference
Height (ROPS)
233 cmReference
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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
172 to 203 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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7.50-18Reference
Height (steering wheel)
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234 cmReference
Height (hood)
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188 cmReference
Clearance (front axle)
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64 cmReference
Clearance (rear axle)
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46 cmReference
Front tread
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142 to 213 cmReference
Ford 260C attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
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Charging system
alternatorReference
alternatorReference
Charging amps
55Reference
55Reference
Battery CCA
750Reference
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Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Battery AH
128Reference
128Reference
Speeds
Variants
8000
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farm tractorReference
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.