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Ford 3600 vs Ford 741
Verdict: Ford 3600 vs Ford 741
The Ford 3600 and the Ford 741 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 48 hp. Ford 741 is the lighter machine (1,542 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 3600 is the newer design (1975 vs 1958). 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
48 hp
48 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
FordReference
FordReference
With 12.4-28 rear tires.Reference
dieselReference
Differential lock
mechanical rearReference
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Steering
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power assistReference
Variants
741
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4-speedReference
771
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Select-O-SpeedReference
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
36.1 kWReference
Engine (net)
33.6 kWReference
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Drawbar (claimed)
25.4 kWReference
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Drawbar (tested)
25.6 kWReference
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Displacement
2.9 LReference
2.4 LReference
Bore/Stroke
107 x 107 mmReference
90 x 91 mmReference
Power (net)
32.8 kWReference
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Power (gross)
34.3 kWReference
36.1 kWReference
Air cleaner
dryReference
oil bathReference
Pre-heating
coolant heaterReference
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Compression
7.75:1Reference
7.5:1Reference
Rated RPM
2000Reference
2200Reference
Torque
183.1 NmReference
171.9 NmReference
Torque RPM
1100Reference
1600Reference
Starter
electricReference
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Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
13.1 LReference
4.7 LReference
Coolant capacity
10.4 LReference
14.2 LReference
Power at rated engine speed
30.3 kWReference
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Max power
25.2 kWReference
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Belt (claimed)
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23.9 kWReference
Plows
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2 (14-inch)Reference
Emissions
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Tier 0Reference
Firing order
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1-2-4-3Reference
Sparkplug
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14MMReference
Sparkplug gap
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0.711 mmReference
Oil change
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100 hReference
Transmission
Type
mechanical shuttleReference
unsynchronized gearReference
Gears
6 forward and 4 reverseReference
4 forward and 1 reverseReference
Clutch
279mm dry discReference
254mm dry discReference
Transmission
Dual-RangeReference
FordReference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)
29.8 kWReference
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PTO (tested)
30.3 kWReference
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Hydraulic system
23.3 LReference
15.1 LReference
Capacity
23.3 LReference
15.1 LReference
Pressure
144.8 barReference
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Pump flow
32.2 lpmReference
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Rear Type
IReference
IReference
Control
top-link draft sensingReference
position and draft controlReference
Rear lift
879 kgReference
567 kgReference
Rear PTO
liveReference
transmissionReference
Rear PTO Type
540 (1.375)Reference
540 (1.375)Reference
Power at rated PTO speed
28.6 kWReference
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Capacities
Fuel
49.2 LReference
49.2 LReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
192 cmReference
216 cmReference
Weight
3846 to 5590 poundsReference
1542 kgReference
Front tire
6.00-16Reference
5.50-16Reference
Rear tire
12.4-28Reference
11-28Reference
Ag front
6.00-16Reference
9.00-10Reference
Ag rear
12.4-28Reference
11-28Reference
Length
322 cmReference
335 cmReference
Width
162 cmReference
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Height (hood)
137 cmReference
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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
21 to 41 cmReference
Rear tread
132 to 203 cmReference
142 to 203 cmReference
Shipping
1744 kgReference
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Operating
2535 kgReference
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Ballasted
3129 kgReference
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Height
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165 cmReference
Ground clearance
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69 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
negative (12V)Reference
Charging system
alternatorReference
generatorReference
Charging amps
51Reference
20Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
12 (diesel)Reference
Gas Battery AH
77Reference
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Diesel Battery AH
128Reference
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Battery AH
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135 (12V)Reference
Attachment overview
Test results
Fuel use
14.0 l/hourReference
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Max pull
2323 kgReference
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Speeds
Ford 741 attachments
741 Serial Number Location
741 Serial Numbers
1957
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1001Reference
1958
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11977Reference
1959
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58312Reference
1960
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105943Reference
1961
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131427Reference
1962
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155531Reference
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.