Compare/Ford 7600 vs Ford 7740

Ford 7600 vs Ford 7740

Verdict: Ford 7600 vs Ford 7740

The Ford 7600 and the Ford 7740 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Ford 7740 leads on rated power with 100 hp against 97 hp. Ford 7600 is the lighter machine (5,580 kg vs 7,312 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Ford 7740 holds more fuel (94.6 L vs 75.7 L) for longer stints between fills. Ford 7740 is the newer design (1991 vs 1975). In short: choose the Ford 7740 for outright pulling power, or the Ford 7600 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

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Ford

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

97 hp

100 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

FordReference

With 16.9x30 rear tires.Reference

Four power shift gears arranged in two synchronized ratio groups (1-4 and 5-8). Two synchronized ranges (low/high) and right-hand shuttle. Clutch must be used to shift range or move between the lower (1-4) and higher (5-8) gear ratio groups. Push-button power shifting between the four gears in a ratio group. Push-button de-clutching on the shuttle lever allow shifting without the foot clutch. The 16 power shift was standard on the 7740 SLE.Reference

Final drives

inboard planetaryReference

Differential lock

mechanical rearReference

electro-hydraulic (SL/SLE)Reference

Original price

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$36,000 (1998)Reference

Drive

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4x4 MFWD 4WD (optional)Reference

Brakes

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hydraulic wet disc (SL/SLE)Reference

Variants

7600

utility chassisReference

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7700

row-crop chassisReference

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7740S

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8-speed economyReference

7740SL

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12-speedReference

7740SLE

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16-speed premiumReference

Engine

Fuel tank

60.6 LReference

177.5 LReference

Engine (gross)

72.1 kWReference

74.8 kWReference

Engine (net)

67.9 kWReference

70.8 kWReference

Drawbar (tested)

48.7 kWReference

57.4 kWReference

Displacement

4.4 LReference

5.0 LReference

Bore/Stroke

112 x 112 mmReference

112 x 127 mmReference

Power (net)

67.9 kWReference

70.8 kWReference

Power (gross)

72.1 kWReference

74.8 kWReference

Air cleaner

paper element with precleanerReference

dual paper elementsReference

Compression

15.6:1Reference

17.5:1Reference

Rated RPM

2100Reference

Torque

368.8 NmReference

560.0 NmReference

Torque RPM

1600Reference

1200Reference

Starter volts

12Reference

Oil capacity

8.5 LReference

60.6 LReference

Coolant capacity

13.2 LReference

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Power at rated engine speed

63.2 kWReference

64.8 kWReference

Max power

48.7 kWReference

55.3 kWReference

Idle RPM

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725-2275Reference

Firing order

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1-3-4-2Reference

ROPS Coolant capacity

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14.5 LReference

Cab Coolant capacity

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16.0 LReference

Intake valve clearance

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0.406 mmReference

Exhaust valve clearance

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0.483 mmReference

Transmission

Dual-PowerReference

ElectroShift/Pulse CommandReference

Gears

8 forward and 2 reverseReference

16 forward and reverseReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

62.6 kWReference

64.1 kWReference

PTO (tested)

63.2 kWReference

64.8 kWReference

Type

gearReference

four-speed power shiftReference

Pressure

144.8 barReference

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Pump flow

36.7 lpmReference

75.7 lpmReference

Rear Type

IIReference

Control

position and draft controlReference

Position control and top-link draft sensing. Electronic lower-link sensing optional on 7740 SLE.Reference

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

2011 kgReference

3950 kgReference

Rear PTO

independentReference

Clutch

330mm dry discReference

dry discReference

Rear PTO Type

540/1000 (1.375)Reference

540/1000Reference

Engine RPM

1000@1900Reference

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Power at rated PTO speed

63.5 kWReference

64.4 kWReference

Valves

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1 to 4Reference

Steering press.

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144.8 barReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

223 cmReference

236 cmReference

Weight

5580 to 7440 poundsReference

7312 to 9194 poundsReference

Front tire

7.50-16Reference

Rear tire

16.9-30Reference

18.4-30Reference

Ag front

7.50-16Reference

Ag rear

15.5-38Reference

18.4-30Reference

Length

369 cmReference

411 cmReference

Width

185 cmReference

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Height (hood)

173 cmReference

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Height (cab)

270 cmReference

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Clearance (front axle)

60 cmReference

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Front tread

133 to 204 cmReference

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Rear tread

167 to 228 cmReference

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Shipping

2531 kgReference

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Operating

3374 kgReference

3937 kgReference

Ballasted

4880 kgReference

5198 kgReference

2WD Width

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195 cmReference

4WD Width

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203 cmReference

2WD Clearance (front axle)

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55 cmReference

4WD Clearance (front axle)

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50 cmReference

2WD ROPS Shipping

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3316 kgReference

4WD ROPS Shipping

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3695 kgReference

2WD Cab Shipping

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3709 kgReference

4WD Cab Shipping

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4170 kgReference

Ford 7600 attachments

7600 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

Charging system

alternatorReference

Charging amps

51Reference

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Battery volts

12Reference

Battery AH

128Reference

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Ground

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negativeReference

ROPS Charging amps

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55Reference

Cab Charging amps

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100Reference

ROPS Batteries

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1Reference

Cab Batteries

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2Reference

Battery CCA

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800Reference

Attachment overview

Test results

Fuel use

20.1 l/hourReference

Max pull

3528 kgReference

4631 kgReference

Speeds

Ford 7740 attachments

7740 Serial Numbers

1993

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BD35935Reference

1994

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BD65544Reference

1995

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BD98440Reference

1996

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019149BReference

Location:

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Data plate inside hood.Reference

Ford 7740 Height

Hood

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170 cmReference

Cab

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271 cmReference

Exhaust

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284 cmReference

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.