Overview
The Ford 3600 is a utility tractor produced between 1975 and 1981, available in utility, narrow, and orchard variants. It features a 2.9L three-cylinder engine offered in both gasoline and diesel configurations, with tested PTO power ranging from 40.17 to 40.62 horsepower depending on the specific transmission and fuel type.
Ideal Applications
Tested Power Output:
In Nebraska Tractor Test 1226, the gasoline 8-speed model demonstrated a maximum PTO power of 40.62 hp at 2000 rated RPM and a maximum drawbar pull of 5,123 lbs.
Transmission and Configuration Options:
The 3600 was available with multiple gear configurations including 6-speed gear, 8-speed, and 6-speed mechanical shuttle systems, paired with a 12-volt electrical system and negative ground.
Physical Dimensions and Weight:
The tractor features a 75.8-inch wheelbase and a rear lift capacity of 1,940 lbs, with an operating weight of 4,415 lbs for the 6-speed configuration.
Production
| Description | Utility tractor / Original price was $7,200 in 1981 |
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| Manufacturer | Ford |
Engine
| Air cleaner | oil bath / dry |
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| Bore/Stroke | 4.20x4.20 inches (107 x 107 mm) / 4.20x4.20 inches (107 x 107 mm) |
| Compression | 16.3:1 / 7.75:1 |
| Coolant capacity | 11 qts (10.4 L) / 11 qts (10.4 L) |
| Description | Ford / diesel / 3-cylinder / liquid-cooled / Ford / gasoline / 3-cylinder / liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 175 ci (2.9 L) / 175 ci (2.9 L) |
| Oil capacity | 7 qts (6.6 L) / 7 qts (6.6 L) |
| Power (gross) | 48 hp (35.8 kW) / 46 hp (34.3 kW) |
| Power (net) | 45 hp (33.6 kW) / 44 hp (32.8 kW) |
| Pre-heating | ether injection OptOptional |
| Rated RPM | 2000 / 2000 |
| Starter | electric / electric |
| Starter volts | 12 / 12 |
| Torque | 135 lb-ft (183.1 Nm) / 135 lb-ft (183.1 Nm) |
| Torque RPM | 1400 / 1100 |
| Engine type | Ford 2.9L 3-cyl diesel / Ford 2.9L 3-cyl gasoline |
| Engine type | Ford 2.9L 3-cyl diesel / Ford 2.9L 3-cyl gasoline |
| Drawbar (claimed) | 34 hp (25.4 kW) |
| Drawbar (tested) | 34.35 hp (25.6 kW) |
| Engine (gross) | 48 hp (35.8 kW) |
| Engine (net) | 45 hp (33.6 kW) |
| PTO (claimed) | 40 hp (29.8 kW) |
| PTO (tested) | 40.62 hp (30.3 kW) |
Transmission
| Clutch | 279mm dry disc / 279mm dry disc |
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| Gears | 6 forward and 2 reverse / 8 forward and 2 reverse / 6 forward and 4 reverse |
| Oil capacity | 13.8 qts (13.1 L) / 13.8 qts (13.1 L) |
| Transmission | Dual-Range |
| Type | gear / mechanical shuttle |
| Transmission type | 6-speed gear / 8-speed / 6-speed mechanical shuttle |
| Transmission type | 6-speed gear / 8-speed / 6-speed mechanical shuttle |
Mechanical
| Cab | Open operator station. Two-post ROPS optional with available canopy. Cab available with air-conditioning. |
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| Description | Power steering / Differential mechanical expanding shoe brakes |
| Differential lock | mechanical rear OptOptional |
| Drive type | Two-wheel drive |
Capacity
| Fuel | 13 gal (49.2 L) |
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| Hydraulic system | 6.15 gal (23.3 L) |
Hydraulics
| Capacity | 6.15 gal (23.3 L) |
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| Pressure | 2100 psi (144.8 bar) |
| Pump flow | 8.5 gpm (32.2 lpm) |
Hitch
| Control | top-link draft sensing |
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| Rear lift | 1940 lbs (879 kg) |
| Rear Type | I |
PTO
| Rear PTO | transmission |
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| Rear PTO Type | 540 (1.375) |
Electrical
| Battery volts | 12 |
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| Charging amps | 32 |
| Charging system | alternator |
| Diesel Battery AH | 128 |
| Gas Battery AH | 77 |
| Ground | negative |
Dimensions & Tires
| Clearance (front axle) | 21.5 inches (54 cm) |
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| Clearance (rear axle) | 13.3 inches (33 cm) |
| Front tread | 52 to 80 inches (132 to 203 cm) |
| Height (cab) | 99.1 inches (251 cm) |
| Height (hood) | 54 inches (137 cm) |
| Length | 127 inches (322 cm) |
| Rear tread | 52 to 76 inches (132 to 193 cm) / 52 to 80 inches *Power adjust wheels (132 to 203 cm) |
| Wheelbase | 75.8 inches (192 cm) |
| Width | 64 inches*Minimum width (162 cm) |
| Front tire | 6.00-16 |
| Rear tire | 12.4-28 |
| Weight | 3846 to 5590 pounds |
| Wheelbase | 75.8 inches (192 cm) |
| Ag front | 6.00-16 |
| Ag rear | 12.4-28 |
3600 Serial Numbers
| 1975 | C450700 |
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| 1976 | C490300 |
| 1977 | C527300 |
| 1978 | C560500 |
| 1979 | C595800 |
| 1980 | C635700 |
| 1981 | C660700 |
| Description | FAQ: How to read a serial number table. |
Ford 3600 Weight
| Ballasted | 6900 lbs (3129 kg) |
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| Operating | 4415 lbs (6-speed) (2002 kg) |
| Shipping | 3846 lbs (1744 kg) |
Ford 3600 attachments
| Description | front-end loader |
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Nebraska Tractor Test 1203
| Description | Diesel 6 speed 2WDMarch 16 - April 7, 1976Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1203 file / PTO performance / Drawbar performance / Gear 3 used for power test. / Gear 1 used for pull test. |
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| Fuel use | 2.7 gal/hour (10.2 l/hour) / 2.5 gal/hour (9.5 l/hour) / 2.6 gal/hour (9.8 l/hour) |
| Max power | 33.79 hp (25.2 kW) |
| Max pull | 5,114 lbs (2319 kg) |
| Power at rated engine speed | 40.49 hp (30.2 kW) |
| Power at rated PTO speed | 37.64 hp (28.1 kW) |
Nebraska Tractor Test 1208
| Description | Gasoline 6 speed 2WDMarch 25 - April 21, 1976Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1208 file / PTO performance / Drawbar performance / Gear 3 used for power test. / Gear 2 used for pull test. |
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| Fuel use | 3.8 gal/hour (14.4 l/hour) / 3.4 gal/hour (12.9 l/hour) / 3.7 gal/hour (14.0 l/hour) |
| Max power | 34.35 hp (25.6 kW) |
| Max pull | 5,158 lbs (2339 kg) |
| Power at rated engine speed | 40.17 hp (30.0 kW) |
| Power at rated PTO speed | 37.91 hp (28.3 kW) |
Nebraska Tractor Test 1221
| Description | Diesel 8 speed 2WDSeptember 28 - October 9, 1976Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1221 file / PTO performance / Drawbar performance / Gear 4 used for power test. / Gear 2 used for pull test. |
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| Fuel use | 2.7 gal/hour (10.2 l/hour) / 2.5 gal/hour (9.5 l/hour) / 2.6 gal/hour (9.8 l/hour) |
| Max power | 33.71 hp (25.1 kW) |
| Max pull | 5,277 lbs (2393 kg) |
| Power at rated engine speed | 40.55 hp (30.2 kW) |
| Power at rated PTO speed | 38.31 hp (28.6 kW) |
Nebraska Tractor Test 1226
| Description | Gasoline 8 speed 2WDSeptember 23 - October 14, 1976Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1226 file / PTO performance / Drawbar performance / Gear 4 used for power test. / Gear 2 used for pull test. |
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| Fuel use | 3.8 gal/hour (14.4 l/hour) / 3.4 gal/hour (12.9 l/hour) / 3.7 gal/hour (14.0 l/hour) |
| Max power | 33.80 hp (25.2 kW) |
| Max pull | 5,123 lbs (2323 kg) |
| Power at rated engine speed | 40.62 hp (30.3 kW) |
| Power at rated PTO speed | 38.29 hp (28.6 kW) |
References
| Description | 2600 - 3600 published in 1975, by Ford / 2600 - 3600 published in 1977, by Ford / 2600 - 3600 published in 1977, by Ford / 2600 - 3600 published in 1980, by Ford / 2600 - 4100 - 3600 - 4600 published by Ford / Ford now offer tractor from 37 to 295 horsepower published in 1979* / *Publication contains known errors. |
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Speeds
| Description | With 12.4-28 rear tires. / With 12.4-28 rear tires. |
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Tractor Tests
| Description | NTTL 1203: diesel 6 speed 2WD / NTTL 1208: gasoline 6 speed 2WD / NTTL 1221: diesel 8 speed 2WD / NTTL 1226: gasoline 8 speed 2WD |
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Variants
| 3600 | utility |
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| 3600-N | narrow |
| 3600-O | orchard |