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Ford 3600 Narrow vs Ford 960
Verdict: Ford 3600 Narrow vs Ford 960
The Ford 3600 Narrow and the Ford 960 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 40 hp. Ford 3600 Narrow is the newer design (1975 vs 1954). Use the full side-by-side spec tables below to weigh the details against your own operation, and confirm with a dealer demo.
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Fit & specs
Ford
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Ford
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
40 hp
40 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
FordReference
FordReference
liquid-cooledReference
Gear 1 used for pull test.Reference
Differential lock
mechanical rearReference
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Original price
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$2,561 (1957)Reference
Steering
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power assist optionalReference
Variants
860
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utility chassisReference
940
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four-speedReference
950
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five-speedReference
960
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five-speed, live PTOReference
3600
utilityReference
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3600-N
narrowReference
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3600-O
orchardReference
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Engine
Engine
35.0 kWReference
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Displacement
2.9 LReference
2.8 LReference
Bore/Stroke
107 x 107 mmReference
99 x 91 mmReference
Power
35.0 kWReference
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Rated RPM
2000Reference
2200Reference
Torque
181.7 NmReference
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Torque RPM
1200Reference
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Starter
electricReference
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Starter volts
12Reference
6Reference
Belt (claimed)
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29.8 kWReference
Plows
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3 (14-inch)Reference
Drawbar (tested)
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28.6 kWReference
Belt (tested)
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34.5 kWReference
Air cleaner
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oil bathReference
Compression
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8.0:1Reference
Firing order
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1-2-4-3Reference
Coolant capacity
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14.2 LReference
Oil capacity
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4.7 LReference
Belt power (max)
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34.5 kWReference
Max power
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28.6 kWReference
Transmission
Gears
8 forward and 2 reverseReference
5 forward and 1 reverseReference
Clutch
279.4mm dry discReference
dry discReference
Transmission
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FordReference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)
29.8 kWReference
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Type
gearReference
unsynchronized gearReference
Pressure
172.4 barReference
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Rear valves
1Reference
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Pump flow
31.4 lpmReference
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Rear Type
IReference
IReference
Control
position and draft controlReference
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Rear PTO
liveReference
liveReference
Rear PTO Type
540 (1.375)Reference
540Reference
Engine RPM
540@2000Reference
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Rear lift
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567 kgReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
195 cmReference
216 cmReference
Front tire
5.50x16Reference
6x16Reference
Rear tire
10x28Reference
12x28Reference
Standard tires (ag)
Front: 5.50x16. Rear: 10x28Reference
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Length
322 cmReference
336 cmReference
Width
135 cmReference
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Height (steering wheel)
147 cmReference
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Height (hood)
133 cmReference
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Clearance (front axle)
54 cmReference
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Front tread
111 to 152 cmReference
21 to 41 cmReference
Rear tread
104 to 155 cmReference
142 to 203 cmReference
Weight
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3280 to 3626 poundsReference
Ag front
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6x16Reference
Ag rear
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12x28Reference
Height
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167 cmReference
Ground clearance
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70 cmReference
Shipping
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1487 kgReference
Operating
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1644 kgReference
Ballasted
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2937 kgReference
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
positiveReference
Charging system
alternatorReference
generatorReference
Charging amps
46Reference
20Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
6Reference
Battery AH
80Reference
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960 Serial Number Location
Test results
Belt fuel use (max)
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15.5 l/hourReference
Max pull
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2117 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.