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Tractor · 1975Unverified

Ford 3600

Name: Ford 3600
Brand: Ford

Ford 3600 — Utility tractor · 48 hp. Reference specifications; pending source verification.

The Ford 3600 tractor has a rating of approximately 48 horsepower, positioning it at the lighter end of its class. It was manufactured from 1975 to 1981 and features a 3-cylinder diesel liquid-cooled engine paired with two-wheel drive and a 6-speed gearbox. The tractor's operating weight falls within a range of 3846 to 5590 pounds. It is suitable for operations covering up to 200 acres.

Provisional listing — the headline figure is shown; full specifications are auto-generated and pending verification against published sources.

Rated power

48 hp

Max power

25.2 kW

Weight

3846 to 5590 pounds

Catalogue coverage

Variants represented

Richest spec table

140 rows

Recorded power

48 hp

Transmissions

6-speed gear

Production years

1975-1981

Verified variants

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Overview

ManufacturerFordReference

Utility tractorReference

Original price was $7,200 in 1981Reference

Two-wheel driveReference

Differential lockmechanical rearReference

Power steeringReference

Differential mechanical expanding shoe brakesReference

Open operator station. Two-post ROPS optional with available canopy. Cab available with air-conditioning.Reference

Variants

3600utilityReference

3600-NnarrowReference

3600-OorchardReference

Engine

Ford 2.9L 3-cyl dieselReference

Ford 2.9L 3-cyl gasolineReference

Engine (gross)35.8 kWReference

Engine (net)33.6 kWReference

Drawbar (claimed)25.4 kWReference

Drawbar (tested)25.6 kWReference

FordReference

dieselReference

3-cylinderReference

liquid-cooledReference

Displacement2.9 LReference

Bore/Stroke107 x 107 mmReference

Power (net)33.6 kWReference

Power (gross)35.8 kWReference

Air cleaneroil bathReference

Pre-heatingether injectionReference

Pre-heatingcoolant heaterReference

Compression16.3:1Reference

Rated RPM2000Reference

Torque183.1 NmReference

Torque RPM1400Reference

StarterelectricReference

Starter volts12Reference

Oil capacity6.6 LReference

Coolant capacity10.4 LReference

gasolineReference

Power (net)32.8 kWReference

Power (gross)34.3 kWReference

Air cleanerdryReference

Compression7.75:1Reference

Torque RPM1100Reference

Power at rated engine speed30.2 kWReference

Max power25.2 kWReference

Power at rated engine speed30.0 kWReference

Max power25.6 kWReference

Power at rated engine speed30.2 kWReference

Max power25.1 kWReference

Power at rated engine speed30.3 kWReference

Max power25.2 kWReference

Transmission

6-speed gearReference

8-speedReference

6-speed mechanical shuttleReference

TypegearReference

Gears6 forward and 2 reverseReference

Clutch279mm dry discReference

Oil capacity13.1 LReference

TransmissionDual-RangeReference

Gears8 forward and 2 reverseReference

Typemechanical shuttleReference

Gears6 forward and 4 reverseReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)29.8 kWReference

PTO (tested)30.3 kWReference

Hydraulic system23.3 LReference

Capacity23.3 LReference

Pressure144.8 barReference

Pump flow32.2 lpmReference

Rear TypeIReference

Controltop-link draft sensingReference

Rear lift879 kgReference

Rear PTOtransmissionReference

Rear PTOliveReference

Rear PTO Type540 (1.375)Reference

Power at rated PTO speed28.1 kWReference

Power at rated PTO speed28.3 kWReference

Power at rated PTO speed28.6 kWReference

Capacities

Fuel49.2 LReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase192 cmReference

Weight3846 to 5590 poundsReference

Front tire6.00-16Reference

Rear tire12.4-28Reference

Ag front6.00-16Reference

Ag rear12.4-28Reference

Length322 cmReference

Width162 cmReference

Height (hood)137 cmReference

Height (cab)251 cmReference

Clearance (front axle)54 cmReference

Clearance (rear axle)33 cmReference

Front tread132 to 203 cmReference

Rear tread132 to 193 cmReference

Rear tread132 to 203 cmReference

Shipping1744 kgReference

Operating2002 kgReference

Operating2535 kgReference

Ballasted3129 kgReference

Ford 3600 attachments

front-end loaderReference

3600 Serial Numbers

1975C450700Reference

1976C490300Reference

1977C527300Reference

1978C560500Reference

1979C595800Reference

1980C635700Reference

1981C660700Reference

FAQ: How to read a serial number table.Reference

Electrical

GroundnegativeReference

Charging systemalternatorReference

Charging amps32Reference

Charging amps51Reference

Battery volts12Reference

Gas Battery AH77Reference

Diesel Battery AH128Reference

Attachment overview

Ford 730 loaderReference

Ford 772A loaderReference

Test results

NTTL 1203: diesel 6 speed 2WDReference

NTTL 1208: gasoline 6 speed 2WDReference

NTTL 1221: diesel 8 speed 2WDReference

NTTL 1226: gasoline 8 speed 2WDReference

Diesel 6 speed 2WDMarch 16 - April 7, 1976Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1203 fileReference

PTO performanceReference

Fuel use10.2 l/hourReference

Fuel use9.5 l/hourReference

Drawbar performanceReference

Fuel use9.8 l/hourReference

Gear 3 used for power test.Reference

Max pull2319 kgReference

Gear 1 used for pull test.Reference

Gasoline 6 speed 2WDMarch 25 - April 21, 1976Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1208 fileReference

Fuel use14.4 l/hourReference

Fuel use12.9 l/hourReference

Fuel use14.0 l/hourReference

Max pull2339 kgReference

Gear 2 used for pull test.Reference

Diesel 8 speed 2WDSeptember 28 - October 9, 1976Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1221 fileReference

Gear 4 used for power test.Reference

Max pull2393 kgReference

Gasoline 8 speed 2WDSeptember 23 - October 14, 1976Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1226 fileReference

Max pull2323 kgReference

Speeds

With 12.4-28 rear tires.Reference

Values normalized to UK metric units. Every figure is traced to at least one source; verified specs are cross-checked against two or more.

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