Tractor · 1975Unverified
Ford 3600
Ford 3600 — Utility tractor · 48 hp. Reference specifications; pending source verification.
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
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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
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.