Ford 2600

The Ford 2600 is a tractor produced by Ford. It is equipped with a 158 ci 2.6 L engine. The listed engine power is Diesel (net): 34.3 hp / 25.6 kW; Diesel (gross): 36.5 hp / 27.2 kW; Gasoline (net): 33 hp / 24.6 kW; Gasoline (gross): 35.5 hp / 26.5 kW. Transmission: Dual-Range. Operating weight: 3617 lbs 1640 kg.

Overview

	1975 - 1981 Utility tractor

Production
Manufacturer	Ford
Utility tractor
Original price was $6,436 in 1981

Ford 2600 Power
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
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.

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

Tractor hitch
Rear Type	I
Control	top-link draft sensing
Rear lift	1975 lbs 895 kg

Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear PTO	transmission
	live *Optional with 8-speed Dual-Range transmission.
Rear PTO Type	540 (1.375)

Dimensions & Tires
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 ...

Electrical
Ground	negative
Charging system	alternator
Charging amps	32
	51 OptOptional
Battery volts	12
Gas Battery AH	77
Diesel Battery AH	128

References
2600 - 3600 published in 1975, 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

Engine options
Ford 2.6L 3-cyl diesel
Ford 2.6L 3-cyl gasoline

Engine Detail — 158 ci / 2.6 L Diesel

Manufacturer	Ford
Fuel Type	Diesel
Configuration	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

Engine Detail — 158 ci / 2.6 L Gasoline

Manufacturer	Ford
Fuel Type	Gasoline
Configuration	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

Transmission options
6-speed gear
8-speed
6-speed mechanical shuttle

Transmission — 6 forward and 2 reverse gear

Type	gear
Gears	6 forward and 2 reverse
Clutch	279mm dry disc
Oil capacity	13.8 qts 13.1 L
With 12.4-28 rear tires.

Transmission — Dual-Range

Transmission	Dual-Range
Gears	8 forward and 2 reverse
Clutch	279mm dry disc
Oil capacity	13.8 qts 13.1 L
With 12.4-28 rear tires.

Transmission — 6 forward and 4 reverse mechanical shuttle

Type	mechanical shuttle
Gears	6 forward and 4 reverse

Dimensions

Ford 2600 Tires
Ag front	5.50-16
Ag rear	12.4-28

Dimensions
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

Tractor Tests
NTTL 1207: gasoline 8-speed 2WD
NTTL 1222: diesel 8-speed 2WD

Nebraska Tractor Test 1207
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
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

Attachment overview
Ford 730 loader
Ford 772A loader

Photos

Ford 2600