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Ford 671 vs Ford 681
Verdict: Ford 671 vs Ford 681
The Ford 671 and the Ford 681 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 48 hp. Ford 681 is the lighter machine (1,496 kg vs 1,506 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. 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
LP gasReference
Diesel Select-O-Speed 2WDJune 20 - 26, 1959Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 706 fileReference
Original price
$3,222 (1961)Reference
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Steering
power assist optionalReference
power assist optionalReference
Variants
611
Select-O-Speed, no PTOReference
Select-O-Speed, no PTOReference
621
Four-speed, no PTO or 3-pointReference
Four-speed, no PTO or 3-pointReference
631
Four-speed, no PTOReference
Four-speed, no PTOReference
641
Four-speedReference
Four-speedReference
651
Five-speedReference
Five-speedReference
661
Five-speed, live PTOReference
Five-speed, live PTOReference
671
Select-O-SpeedReference
Select-O-SpeedReference
681
Select-O-Speed, dual-speed PTOReference
Select-O-Speed, dual-speed PTOReference
Engine
Engine (gross)
36.1 kWReference
36.1 kWReference
Belt (claimed)
23.9 kWReference
23.9 kWReference
Plows
2 (14-inch)Reference
2 (14-inch)Reference
Displacement
2.4 LReference
2.4 LReference
Bore/Stroke
90 x 91 mmReference
90 x 91 mmReference
Emissions
Tier 0Reference
Tier 0Reference
Power (gross)
31.8 kWReference
31.8 kWReference
Air cleaner
oil bathReference
oil bathReference
Compression
16.8:1Reference
16.8:1Reference
Rated RPM
2200Reference
2200Reference
Torque
171.9 NmReference
171.9 NmReference
Torque RPM
1600Reference
1600Reference
Firing order
1-2-4-3Reference
1-2-4-3Reference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Coolant capacity
14.2 LReference
14.2 LReference
Sparkplug
14MMReference
14MMReference
Sparkplug gap
0.711 mmReference
0.711 mmReference
Oil capacity
7.6 LReference
7.6 LReference
Oil change
100 hReference
100 hReference
Drawbar (tested)
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20.0 kWReference
Power at rated engine speed
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23.5 kWReference
Max power
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19.0 kWReference
Transmission
Transmission
Select-O-SpeedReference
Ford Select-O-SpeedReference
Type
full power shiftReference
full power shiftReference
Gears
10 forward and 2 reverseReference
10 forward and 2 reverseReference
Oil type
M2C41Reference
M2C41Reference
Clutch
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hydraulic wet discReference
Capacities
Fuel
49.2 LReference
49.2 LReference
Rear axle
7.6 LReference
7.6 LReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Hydraulic system
7.6 LReference
7.6 LReference
Capacity
7.6 LReference
7.6 LReference
Total flow
15.1 lpmReference
15.1 lpmReference
Rear Type
IReference
IReference
Rear lift
567 kgReference
567 kgReference
Rear PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Rear PTO Type
540Reference
540/1000Reference
PTO (tested)
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25.6 kWReference
Power at rated PTO speed
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19.6 kWReference
Dimensions
Weight
1506 kgReference
1496 kgReference
Front tire
5.50-16Reference
6.00-16Reference
Rear tire
11-28Reference
11-28Reference
Ag front
5.50-16Reference
6.00-16Reference
Ag rear
11-28Reference
11-28Reference
Front tread
132 to 203 cmReference
132 to 203 cmReference
Rear tread
132 to 193 cmReference
132 to 193 cmReference
Operating weight
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1496 kgReference
Ballasted weight
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2472 kgReference
671 Serial Numbers
1957
1001Reference
1001Reference
1958
11977Reference
11977Reference
1959
58312Reference
58312Reference
1960
105943Reference
105943Reference
1961
131427Reference
131427Reference
1962
155531Reference
155531Reference
Location:
Transmission case, top left, behind the starter.Reference
Transmission case, top left, behind the starter.Reference
Electrical
Ground
negative (12V)Reference
negative (12V)Reference
Charging system
generatorReference
generatorReference
Charging amps
20Reference
20Reference
Battery volts
12 (diesel)Reference
12 (diesel)Reference
Battery AH
135 (12V)Reference
135 (12V)Reference
681 Serial Numbers
Test results
Fuel use
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8.3 l/hourReference
Max pull
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1895 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.