Compare/Ford 2610 vs Ford 3600 Orchard

Ford 2610 vs Ford 3600 Orchard

Verdict: Ford 2610 vs Ford 3600 Orchard

The Ford 2610 and the Ford 3600 Orchard are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Ford 3600 Orchard leads on rated power with 45 hp against 43 hp. Ford 2610 is the newer design (1982 vs 1975). In short: choose the Ford 3600 Orchard for outright pulling power, or the Ford 2610 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

43 hp

45 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

FordReference

With 13.6x28 rear tires.Reference

liquid-cooledReference

Steering

power assistReference

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Differential lock

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mechanical rearReference

Engine

Engine (gross)

31.7 kWReference

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Engine

30.2 kWReference

38.8 kWReference

Drawbar (claimed)

22.4 kWReference

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Drawbar (tested)

22.7 kWReference

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Displacement

2.6 LReference

3.0 LReference

Bore/Stroke

107 x 97 mmReference

107 x 112 mmReference

Power

24.6 kWReference

38.8 kWReference

Power (gross)

26.5 kWReference

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Air cleaner

dryReference

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Compression

7.75:1Reference

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Rated RPM

2000Reference

2200Reference

Torque

136.3 NmReference

184.8 NmReference

Torque RPM

1350Reference

1440Reference

Starter volts

12Reference

Oil capacity

9.4 LReference

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Coolant capacity

10.4 LReference

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Firing order

1-2-3Reference

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Power at rated engine speed

27.4 kWReference

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Max power

22.7 kWReference

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Starter

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electricReference

Transmission

Dual RangeReference

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Gears

8 forward and 4 reverseReference

8 forward and 2 reverseReference

Clutch

—

279.4mm dry discReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Diesel PTO (claimed)

26.8 kWReference

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Gas PTO (claimed)

25.4 kWReference

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PTO (tested)

27.4 kWReference

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Type

synchromeshReference

gearReference

Pressure

172.4 barReference

Pump flow

32.2 lpmReference

31.4 lpmReference

Steering flow

13.6 lpmReference

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Rear Type

IReference

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

895 kgReference

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Rear PTO

liveReference

Rear PTO Type

540Reference

540 (1.375)Reference

Power at rated PTO speed

26.2 kWReference

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PTO (claimed)

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33.6 kWReference

Rear valves

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1Reference

Control

—

position and draft controlReference

Engine RPM

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540@2000Reference

Capacities

Fuel

49.2 LReference

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Rear axle

23.3 LReference

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Dimensions

Wheelbase

192 cmReference

195 cmReference

Weight

1576 kgReference

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Front tire

5.50-16Reference

5.50x16Reference

Rear tire

12.4-28Reference

9x24Reference

Ag front

7.50-16Reference

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Ag rear

13.6-28Reference

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Length

321 cmReference

322 cmReference

Width

161 cmReference

127 cmReference

Height (hood)

133 cmReference

121 cmReference

Shipping weight

1576 kgReference

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Ballasted weight

2721 kgReference

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Ground clearance

32 cmReference

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Front tread

132 to 203 cmReference

111 to 152 cmReference

Rear tread

132 to 193 cmReference

104 to 155 cmReference

Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 5.50x16. Rear: 9x24Reference

Height (steering wheel)

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132 cmReference

Clearance (front axle)

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43 cmReference

Ford 2610 attachments

2610 Serial Numbers

1982

C682000Reference

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1983

C694500Reference

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Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

Charging amps

32Reference

46Reference

Battery volts

12Reference

Diesel Battery AH

128Reference

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Gas Battery AH

77Reference

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Battery AH

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80Reference

Attachment overview

Test results

Fuel use

8.3 l/hourReference

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Max pull

2028 kgReference

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Speeds

Variants

3600

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utilityReference

3600-N

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narrowReference

3600-O

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orchardReference

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.