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Ford 3610 vs Ford 5000 Diesel
Verdict: Ford 3610 vs Ford 5000 Diesel
The Ford 3610 and the Ford 5000 Diesel are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Ford 5000 Diesel leads on rated power with 52 hp against 50 hp. Ford 3610 is the lighter machine (1,662 kg vs 2,519 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 1962). In short: choose the Ford 5000 Diesel for outright pulling power, or the Ford 3610 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
50 hp
52 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
FordReference
FordReference
With 13.6x28 rear tires.Reference
Three speeds, plus reverse, with high and low selector. Clutch must be used to shift gears or range.Reference
Steering
power assistReference
power assistReference
Engine
Engine (gross)
37.1 kWReference
38.6 kWReference
Engine
35.4 kWReference
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Drawbar (claimed)
26.8 kWReference
32.8 kWReference
Drawbar (tested)
26.7 kWReference
30.0 kWReference
Displacement
2.9 LReference
3.6 LReference
Bore/Stroke
107 x 107 mmReference
100 x 115 mmReference
Power
32.8 kWReference
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Power (gross)
34.3 kWReference
38.6 kWReference
Air cleaner
dryReference
oil bathReference
Compression
7.75:1Reference
16:1Reference
Rated RPM
2000Reference
1700Reference
Torque
183.1 NmReference
231.9 NmReference
Torque RPM
1100Reference
1200Reference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
9.4 LReference
7.9 LReference
Coolant capacity
10.4 LReference
13.6 LReference
Power at rated engine speed
31.7 kWReference
35.4 kWReference
Max power
25.5 kWReference
30.0 kWReference
Fuel tank
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68.1 LReference
Belt (claimed)
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37.4 kWReference
Plows
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4Reference
Starter
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electricReference
Transmission
Transmission
Dual RangeReference
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Gears
8 forward and 4 reverseReference
6 forward and 2 reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Diesel PTO (claimed)
31.3 kWReference
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Gas PTO (claimed)
29.8 kWReference
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PTO (tested)
31.7 kWReference
35.4 kWReference
Type
synchromeshReference
gearReference
Pressure
172.4 barReference
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Pump flow
32.2 lpmReference
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Steering flow
13.6 lpmReference
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Rear Type
IReference
II/IReference
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)
471 kgReference
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Rear PTO
liveReference
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Rear PTO Type
540Reference
540Reference
Power at rated PTO speed
29.8 kWReference
32.0 kWReference
Capacities
Fuel
49.2 LReference
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Rear axle
23.3 LReference
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Diameter
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21 cmReference
RPM
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1,700 (high)Reference
Speed
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1153.06 meters/minReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
192 cmReference
203 cmReference
Weight
1662 kgReference
1365 kgReference
Front tire
6.00-16Reference
7.50-15Reference
Rear tire
13.6-28Reference
16.9-30Reference
Ag front
7.50-16Reference
7.50-15Reference
Ag rear
14.9-28Reference
16.9-30Reference
Length
322 cmReference
331 cmReference
Width
162 cmReference
16 cmReference
Height (hood)
137 cmReference
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Shipping weight
1662 kgReference
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Ballasted weight
3129 kgReference
4919 kgReference
Ground clearance
34 cmReference
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Front tread
132 to 203 cmReference
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Rear tread
132 to 193 cmReference
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Height (steering wheel)
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163 cmReference
Height (exhaust)
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198 cmReference
Operating weight
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2519 kgReference
Ford 3610 attachments
3610 Serial Numbers
1982
C682000Reference
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1983
C684500Reference
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Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
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Charging system
alternatorReference
generatorReference
Charging amps
32Reference
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Battery volts
12Reference
6Reference
Diesel Battery AH
128Reference
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Gas Battery AH
77Reference
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Batteries
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2Reference
Attachment overview
Test results
Fuel use
9.5 l/hourReference
11.4 l/hourReference
Max pull
2230 kgReference
3686 kgReference
Speeds
Variants
Super Major
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British modelReference
Ford 5000 Diesel attachments
Ford 723 19-301 Backhoe
Backhoe type
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Ford 723 19-301 BackhoeReference
Transport height
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378 cmReference
Digging depth
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426 cmReference
2-Foot flat digging depth
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411 cmReference
Reach from pivot
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525 cmReference
Loading height
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317 cmReference
Swing Arc
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185°Reference
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.