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Ford 260C vs Ford A-66
Verdict: Ford 260C vs Ford A-66
The Ford 260C and the Ford A-66 are both industrial tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Ford A-66 leads on rated power with 160 hp against 68 hp. Ford 260C is the lighter machine (4,948 kg vs 23,932 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 1975). In short: choose the Ford A-66 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
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Ford
85
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
68 hp
160 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
FordReference
FordReference
With 16.9-24 rear tires.Reference
liquid-cooledReference
Differential lock
mechanical rearReference
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Final drives
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inboard planetaryReference
Engine
Engine (gross)
50.7 kWReference
119.3 kWReference
Engine (net)
47.0 kWReference
111.9 kWReference
Displacement
3.3 LReference
6.6 LReference
Bore/Stroke
112 x 112 mmReference
112 x 112 mmReference
Power (net)
47.0 kWReference
111.9 kWReference
Power (gross)
50.7 kWReference
119.3 kWReference
Compression
16.3:1Reference
15.6:1Reference
Rated RPM
2200Reference
2200Reference
Torque
238.7 NmReference
547.8 NmReference
Torque RPM
1400Reference
1600Reference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
18.0 LReference
34.1 LReference
Coolant capacity
10.4 LReference
36.9 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
4 forward and 2 reverseReference
Transmission
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Allison 2000Reference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)
38.8 kWReference
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Hydraulic system
41.6 LReference
189.2 LReference
Type
torque converterReference
power shiftReference
Capacity
41.6 LReference
189.2 LReference
Pressure
151.7 barReference
172.4 barReference
Pump flow
81.4 lpmReference
121.1 lpmReference
Steering flow
22.3 lpmReference
83.3 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
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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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287.7 lpmReference
Capacities
Fuel
60.6 LReference
189.2 LReference
Steering
2.3 LReference
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Dimensions
Wheelbase
205 cmReference
281 cmReference
Weight
4948 to 7637 poundsReference
23932 to 29054 poundsReference
Front tire
7.50-16Reference
20.5-25Reference
Rear tire
16.9-24Reference
20.5-25Reference
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
20.5-25Reference
2WD Industrial rear
14.9-24Reference
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Length
335 cmReference
655 cmReference
Width
208 cmReference
261 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
205 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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20.5-25Reference
Shipping weight
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10855 kgReference
Operating weight
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13178 kgReference
Ground clearance
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45 cmReference
Front tread
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205 cmReference
Ford 260C attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
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Charging system
alternatorReference
alternatorReference
Charging amps
55Reference
72Reference
Battery CCA
750Reference
750Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Battery AH
128Reference
128Reference
Speeds
Ford A-66 attachments
Ford A-66 Height
ROPS
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325 cmReference
Cab
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325 cmReference
Exhaust
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340 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.