Ford 2600
The Ford 2600 is a tractor produced by Ford. It is equipped with a 158 ci 2.6 L engine. The rated power output is 33 hp 24.6 kW. Transmission: Dual-Range. Operating weight: 3617 lbs 1640 kg.
Overview
 | 1975 - 1981
Utility tractor |
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1975 - 1981 | |
Utility tractor | |
1975 - 1981 | |
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Utility tractor |
Production | |
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Manufacturer | Ford |
Utility tractor | |
Original price was $6,436 in 1981 | |
Ford 2600 Engines | |
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Ford 2.6L 3-cyl diesel | |
Ford 2.6L 3-cyl gasoline | |
Engine details ...  |
Ford 2600 Transmissions | |
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6-speed gear | |
8-speed | |
6-speed mechanical shuttle | |
Transmission details ...  |
Ford 2600 Power | |
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Engine (gross) | 36.5 hp
27.2 kW |
Engine (net) | 34.3 hp
25.6 kW |
PTO (claimed) | 32 hp
23.9 kW |
Drawbar (tested) | 28.76 hp
21.4 kW |
PTO (tested) | 34.18 hp
25.5 kW |
Performance test details ...  | |
Mechanical | |
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Two-wheel drive | |
Differential lock | mechanical rear OptOptional |
Steering | manual |
Steering | power OptOptional |
Differential mechanical expanding shoe brakes | |
Open operator station. Two-post ROPS optional with available canopy. Cab available with air-conditioning. | |
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Ford 2600 photos...  |
Capacity | |
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Fuel | 13 gal
49.2 L |
Hydraulic system | 6.15 gal
23.3 L |
Hydraulics | |
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Capacity | 6.15 gal
23.3 L |
Pressure | 2100 psi
144.8 bar |
Pump flow | 8.5 gpm
32.2 lpm |
Tractor hitch | |
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Rear Type | I |
Control | top-link draft sensing |
Rear lift | 1975 lbs
895 kg |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Rear PTO | transmission |
live *Optional with 8-speed Dual-Range transmission. | |
Rear PTO Type | 540 (1.375) |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Wheelbase | 75.8 inches
192 cm |
Weight | 3617 lbs
1640 kg |
Front tire | 5.50-16 |
Rear tire | 12.4-28 |
Full dimensions and tires ...  | |
Ford 2600 attachments | |
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front-end loader | |
Attachment details ...  |
2600 Serial Numbers | |
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Location: | Right side of tractor behind starter. |
1975 | C450700 |
1976 | C490300 |
1977 | C527300 |
1978 | C560500 |
1979 | C595800 |
1980 | C635700 |
1981 | C660700 |
1982 | C682000 |
FAQ: How to read a serial number table. | |
Electrical | |
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Ground | negative |
Charging system | alternator |
Charging amps | 32 |
51 OptOptional | |
Battery volts | 12 |
Gas Battery AH | 77 |
Diesel Battery AH | 128 |
References | |
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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. |
Engine
| 1975 - 1981
Utility tractor |
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1975 - 1981 | |
Utility tractor | |
1975 - 1981 | |
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Utility tractor |
Engine options | |
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Ford 2.6L 3-cyl diesel | |
Ford 2.6L 3-cyl gasoline |
Engine Detail | |
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Ford | |
diesel | |
3-cylinder | |
liquid-cooled | |
Displacement | 158 ci
2.6 L |
Bore/Stroke | 4.20x3.80 inches
107 x 97 mm |
Power (net) | 34.3 hp
25.6 kW |
Power (gross) | 36.5 hp
27.2 kW |
Air cleaner | oil bath |
Pre-heating | ether injection OptOptional |
coolant heater OptOptional | |
Compression | 17.3:1 |
Rated RPM | 2000 |
Torque | 101 lb-ft
137.0 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1400 |
Firing order | 1-2-3 |
Starter | electric |
Starter volts | 12 |
Oil capacity | 7 qts
6.6 L |
Coolant capacity | 11 qts
10.4 L |
Ford 2600 Engine | |
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Engine Detail | |
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Ford | |
gasoline | |
3-cylinder | |
liquid-cooled | |
Displacement | 158 ci
2.6 L |
Bore/Stroke | 4.20x3.80 inches
107 x 97 mm |
Power (net) | 33 hp
24.6 kW |
Power (gross) | 35.5 hp
26.5 kW |
Air cleaner | dry |
Compression | 7.75:1 |
Rated RPM | 2000 |
Torque | 100.5 lb-ft
136.3 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1350 |
Firing order | 1-2-3 |
Starter | electric |
Starter volts | 12 |
Oil capacity | 7 qts
6.6 L |
Coolant capacity | 11 qts
10.4 L |
Transmission
| 1975 - 1981
Utility tractor |
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1975 - 1981 | |
Utility tractor | |
1975 - 1981 | |
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Utility tractor |
Transmission options | |
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6-speed gear | |
8-speed | |
6-speed mechanical shuttle |
Transmission | |
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Type | gear |
Gears | 6 forward and 2 reverse |
Clutch | 279mm dry disc |
Oil capacity | 13.8 qts
13.1 L |
Speeds | |
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With 12.4-28 rear tires. | |
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Transmission | |
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Transmission | Dual-Range |
Gears | 8 forward and 2 reverse |
Clutch | 279mm dry disc |
Oil capacity | 13.8 qts
13.1 L |
Speeds | |
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With 12.4-28 rear tires. | |
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Shift Pattern | |
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Transmission | |
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Type | mechanical shuttle |
Gears | 6 forward and 4 reverse |
Dimensions
| 1975 - 1981
Utility tractor |
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1975 - 1981 | |
Utility tractor | |
1975 - 1981 | |
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Utility tractor |
Ford 2600 Tires | |
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Ag front | 5.50-16 |
Ag rear | 12.4-28 |
Dimensions | |
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Wheelbase | 75.8 inches
192 cm |
Length | 126.5 inches
321 cm |
Width | 52 inches
132 cm |
Height (hood) | 52.5 inches
133 cm |
Height (cab) | 98 inches
248 cm |
Shipping weight | 3617 lbs
1640 kg |
Clearance (front axle) | 21.5 inches
54 cm |
Clearance (rear axle) | 12.6 inches
32 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 |
Tests
| 1975 - 1981
Utility tractor |
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1975 - 1981 | |
Utility tractor | |
1975 - 1981 | |
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Utility tractor |
Tractor Tests | |
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NTTL 1207: gasoline 8-speed 2WD | |
NTTL 1222: diesel 8-speed 2WD |
Nebraska Tractor Test 1207 | ||
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Nebraska Tractor Test 1207 | |
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Gasoline 8-speed 2WD
March 25 - April 23, 1976
Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1207 file | |
PTO performance | |
Power at rated engine speed | 34.18 hp
25.5 kW |
Fuel use | 3.0 gal/hour
11.4 l/hour |
Power at rated PTO speed | 32.07 hp
23.9 kW |
Fuel use | 2.8 gal/hour
10.6 l/hour |
Drawbar performance | |
Max power | 28.76 hp
21.4 kW |
Fuel use | 3.0 gal/hour
11.4 l/hour |
Gear 4 used for power test. | |
Max pull | 4,455 lbs
2020 kg |
Gear 2 used for pull test. | |
Nebraska Tractor Test 1222 | ||
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Nebraska Tractor Test 1222 | |
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Diesel 8-speed 2WD
September 20 - 28, 1976
Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1222 file | |
PTO performance | |
Power at rated engine speed | 32.47 hp
24.2 kW |
Fuel use | 2.3 gal/hour
8.7 l/hour |
Power at rated PTO speed | 30.76 hp
22.9 kW |
Fuel use | 2.1 gal/hour
7.9 l/hour |
Drawbar performance | |
Max power | 27.51 hp
20.5 kW |
Fuel use | 2.3 gal/hour
8.7 l/hour |
Gear 4 used for power test. | |
Max pull | 4,452 lbs
2019 kg |
Gear 2 used for pull test. | |
Attachments
| 1975 - 1981
Utility tractor |
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1975 - 1981 | |
Utility tractor | |
1975 - 1981 | |
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Utility tractor |
Attachment overview | |
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Ford 730 loader | |
Ford 772A loader |
Photos
Ford 2600