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Ford 3600 vs Ford 3610
Verdict: Ford 3600 vs Ford 3610
The Ford 3600 and the Ford 3610 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Ford 3610 leads on rated power with 50 hp against 48 hp. Ford 3610 is the lighter machine (1,662 kg vs 3,846 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Ford 3610 is the newer design (1982 vs 1975). In short: choose the Ford 3610 for outright pulling power, or the Ford 3600 if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.
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Fit & specs
Ford
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Ford
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
48 hp
50 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
FordReference
FordReference
With 12.4-28 rear tires.Reference
With 13.6x28 rear tires.Reference
Differential lock
mechanical rearReference
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Steering
—
power assistReference
Variants
3600
utilityReference
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3600-N
narrowReference
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3600-O
orchardReference
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Engine
Engine (gross)
35.8 kWReference
37.1 kWReference
Engine (net)
33.6 kWReference
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Drawbar (claimed)
25.4 kWReference
26.8 kWReference
Drawbar (tested)
25.6 kWReference
26.7 kWReference
Displacement
2.9 LReference
2.9 LReference
Bore/Stroke
107 x 107 mmReference
107 x 107 mmReference
Power (net)
32.8 kWReference
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Power (gross)
34.3 kWReference
34.3 kWReference
Air cleaner
dryReference
dryReference
Pre-heating
coolant heaterReference
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Compression
7.75:1Reference
7.75:1Reference
Rated RPM
2000Reference
2000Reference
Torque
183.1 NmReference
183.1 NmReference
Torque RPM
1100Reference
1100Reference
Starter
electricReference
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Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
13.1 LReference
9.4 LReference
Coolant capacity
10.4 LReference
10.4 LReference
Power at rated engine speed
30.3 kWReference
31.7 kWReference
Max power
25.2 kWReference
25.5 kWReference
Engine
—
35.4 kWReference
Power
—
32.8 kWReference
Transmission
Type
mechanical shuttleReference
synchromeshReference
Gears
6 forward and 4 reverseReference
8 forward and 4 reverseReference
Clutch
279mm dry discReference
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Transmission
Dual-RangeReference
Dual RangeReference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)
29.8 kWReference
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PTO (tested)
30.3 kWReference
31.7 kWReference
Hydraulic system
23.3 LReference
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Capacity
23.3 LReference
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Pressure
144.8 barReference
172.4 barReference
Pump flow
32.2 lpmReference
32.2 lpmReference
Rear Type
IReference
IReference
Control
top-link draft sensingReference
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Rear lift
879 kgReference
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Rear PTO
liveReference
liveReference
Rear PTO Type
540 (1.375)Reference
540Reference
Power at rated PTO speed
28.6 kWReference
29.8 kWReference
Diesel PTO (claimed)
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31.3 kWReference
Gas PTO (claimed)
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29.8 kWReference
Steering flow
—
13.6 lpmReference
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)
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471 kgReference
Capacities
Fuel
49.2 LReference
49.2 LReference
Rear axle
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23.3 LReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
192 cmReference
192 cmReference
Weight
3846 to 5590 poundsReference
1662 kgReference
Front tire
6.00-16Reference
6.00-16Reference
Rear tire
12.4-28Reference
13.6-28Reference
Ag front
6.00-16Reference
7.50-16Reference
Ag rear
12.4-28Reference
14.9-28Reference
Length
322 cmReference
322 cmReference
Width
162 cmReference
162 cmReference
Height (hood)
137 cmReference
137 cmReference
Height (cab)
251 cmReference
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Clearance (front axle)
54 cmReference
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Clearance (rear axle)
33 cmReference
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Front tread
132 to 203 cmReference
132 to 203 cmReference
Rear tread
132 to 203 cmReference
132 to 193 cmReference
Shipping
1744 kgReference
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Operating
2535 kgReference
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Ballasted
3129 kgReference
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Shipping weight
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1662 kgReference
Ballasted weight
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3129 kgReference
Ground clearance
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34 cmReference
Ford 3600 attachments
3600 Serial Numbers
1975
C450700Reference
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1976
C490300Reference
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1977
C527300Reference
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1978
C560500Reference
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1979
C595800Reference
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1980
C635700Reference
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1981
C660700Reference
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Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging system
alternatorReference
alternatorReference
Charging amps
51Reference
32Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Gas Battery AH
77Reference
77Reference
Diesel Battery AH
128Reference
128Reference
Attachment overview
Test results
Fuel use
14.0 l/hourReference
9.5 l/hourReference
Max pull
2323 kgReference
2230 kgReference
Speeds
Ford 3610 attachments
3610 Serial Numbers
1982
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C682000Reference
1983
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C684500Reference
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.