Ford 3600 Specs & Features

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Ford 3600 Technical Specifications

Ford 3600 is a Row-Crop tractor that was produced by the John Deere between 1975 – 1981.

Below you will find detailed technical specifications for Ford 3600 covering engine types, horsepower ratings, weight, height, fuel type and tank volume, oil capacity and type, hydraulic system diagram, wiring diagram, battery specs, etc.

Ford 3600 Production

Manufacturer:
Manufacturer:	Ford
Type:	Utility tractor
Original price:	$7,200 (1981 )

Ford 3600 Power

Engine:
Engine (gross):	48 hp 35.8 kW
Engine (net):	45 hp 33.6 kW
Drawbar (claimed):	34 hp 25.4 kW
PTO (claimed):	40 hp 29.8 kW
Drawbar (tested):	34.35 hp 25.6 kW
PTO (tested):	40.62 hp 30.3 kW

Ford 3600 Electrical

Ground:	negative
Charging system:	alternator
Charging amps:	32
	51*Optional
Battery volts:	12
Gas Battery AH:	77
Diesel Battery AH:	128

Ford 3600 Mechanical

Chassis:

4×2 2WD

Steering:

power

Brakes:

differential mechanical expanding shoe

Cab:

Open operator station. Two-post ROPS optional with available canopy.

Transmissions:

6-speed gear

8-speed

Capacity

Fuel:	13 gal 49.2 L
Hydraulic system:	6.15 gal 23.3 L

Hydraulics

Capacity:	6.15 gal 23.3 L
Pressure:	2100 psi 144.8 bar
Pump flow:	8.5 gpm 32.2 lpm

Tracktor Hitch

Rear Type:	I
Control:	top-link draft sensing
Rear lift:	1940 lbs 879 kg

Power Take-off (PTO)

Rear PTO:	transmission
	live*Optional with 8-speed Dual-Range transmission.
Rear RPM:	540 (1.375)

Ford 3600 Engine detail

Engine Detail
Ford
diesel
3-cylinder
liquid-cooled
Displacement:	175 ci 2.9 L
Bore/Stroke:	4.20×4.20 inches 107 x 107 mm
Power (gross):	48 hp 35.8 kW
Air cleaner:	oil bath
Pre-heating:	ether injection*Optional
	coolant heater*Optional
Compression:	16.3:1
Rated RPM:	2000
Torque:	135 lb-ft 183.1 Nm
Torque RPM:	1400
Starter:	electric
Starter volts:	12
Oil capacity:	7 qts 6.6 L
Coolant capacity:	11 qts 10.4 L

Ford 3600 Transmission overview

Engine Oil

Type:	gear
Gears:	6 forward and 2 reverse
Oil capacity:	13.8 qts 13.1 L

Ford 3600 Dimensions

Wheelbase:	75.8 inches 192 cm
Length:	127 inches 322 cm
Width:	64 inches 162 cm *Minimum width
Height (hood):	54 inches 137 cm
Clearance (front axle):	21.5 inches 54 cm
Clearance (rear axle):	13.3 inches 33 cm
Front tread:	52 to 80 inches 132 to 203 cm
Rear tread:	52 to 76 inches 132 to 193 cm
Rear tread:	52 to 80 inches 132 to 203 cm *Power adjust wheels

Ford 3600 Weight
Shipping:	3846 lbs 1744 kg
Operating:	4415 lbs 2002 kg (6-speed)
	5590 lbs 2535 kg (8-speed, cab)
Ballasted:	6900 lbs 3129 kg

Ford 3600 Tests

Nebraska Tractor Test 1203

Nebraska Tractor Test 1203
Diesel 6 speed 2WD March 16 – April 7, 1976 Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1203 file
PTO performance
Power at rated engine speed:	40.49 hp 30.2 kW
Fuel use:	2.7 gal/hour 10.2 l/hour
Power at rated PTO speed:	37.64 hp 28.1 kW
Fuel use:	2.5 gal/hour 9.5 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power:	33.79 hp 25.2 kW
Fuel use:	2.6 gal/hour 9.8 l/hour
Gear 3 used for power test.
Max pull:	5,114 lbs 2319 kg
Gear 1 used for pull test.

Nebraska Tractor Test 1208

Nebraska Tractor Test 1208
Gasoline 6 speed 2WD March 25 – April 21, 1976 Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1208 file
PTO performance
Power at rated engine speed:	40.17 hp 30.0 kW
Fuel use:	3.8 gal/hour 14.4 l/hour
Power at rated PTO speed:	37.91 hp 28.3 kW
Fuel use:	3.4 gal/hour 12.9 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power:	34.35 hp 25.6 kW
Fuel use:	3.7 gal/hour 14.0 l/hour
Gear 3 used for power test.
Max pull:	5,158 lbs 2339 kg
Gear 2 used for pull test.

Nebraska Tractor Test 1221

Nebraska Tractor Test 1221
Diesel 8 speed 2WD September 28 – October 9, 1976 Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1221 file
PTO performance
Power at rated engine speed:	40.55 hp 30.2 kW
Fuel use:	2.7 gal/hour 10.2 l/hour
Power at rated PTO speed:	38.31 hp 28.6 kW
Fuel use:	2.5 gal/hour 9.5 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power:	33.71 hp 25.1 kW
Fuel use:	2.6 gal/hour 9.8 l/hour
Gear 4 used for power test.
Max pull:	5,277 lbs 2393 kg
Gear 2 used for pull test.

Nebraska Tractor Test 1226

Nebraska Tractor Test 1226
Gasoline 8 speed 2WD September 23 – October 14, 1976 Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1226 file
PTO performance
Power at rated engine speed:	40.62 hp 30.3 kW
Fuel use:	3.8 gal/hour 14.4 l/hour
Power at rated PTO speed:	38.29 hp 28.6 kW
Fuel use:	3.4 gal/hour 12.9 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power:	33.80 hp 25.2 kW
Fuel use:	3.7 gal/hour 14.0 l/hour
Gear 4 used for power test.
Max pull:	5,123 lbs 2323 kg
Gear 2 used for pull test.

FAQ

Is Ford 3600 a good tractor?

The Ford 3600 is one of the great tractors in the Ford stable, and it has earned Ford a fantastic reputation.

How much oil does a Ford 3600 take?

Check out the Ford 3600 oil capacity and oil type in the engine specs section as it may vary across the engines. Keep in mind, that older models might have their oil capacity increased over time. You may compare between the early and late oil capacity.

Do tractors have VIN numbers?

Every tractor has a VIN number. The number is usually engraved below the driver’s seat. Tractor manufacturers put the number in different places on the tractor body.

What was the last year Ford made the 2600

The Ford 3600 was an agricultural tractor model made from 1975 – 1981