Ford 276
The Ford 276 is a tractor produced by Ford. It is equipped with a 268 ci 4.4 L engine. The listed engine power is Diesel (listed): 116 hp / 86.5 kW. Transmission: infinite forward and reverse (3-range). Drive type: 4x4 4WD. Operating weight: 9300 to 13500 pounds.
Engine Power
Diesel (listed): 116 hp / 86.5 kW
Drive & Traction
4x4 4WD
Fuel & Capacities
39 gal
147.6 L
Transmission
infinite forward and reverse (3-range)
Operating Weight
9300 to 13500 pounds
Overview
 | 1988 - 1990
Versatile built |
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Production | |
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Distributor | Ford |
Manufacturer | Versatile |
Built in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada | |
Ford 276 Engine | |
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Ford 4.4L 4-cyl diesel | |
Fuel tank | 39 gal
147.6 L |
Engine details ...  | |
Ford 276 Transmission | |
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hydrostatic | |
Transmission details ...  |
Ford 276 Power | |
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Engine | 116 hp
86.5 kW |
PTO (claimed) | 100 hp
74.6 kW |
Mechanical | |
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Drive | 4x4 4WD |
Articulated power steering | |
Hydraulic disc brakes | |
Cab standard. | |
Hydraulics | |
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Type | closed center load sensing |
Pressure | 2800 psi
193.1 bar |
Valves | 3 |
Front valves | 2 OptOptional |
Pump flow | 27 gpm
102.2 lpm |
Steering flow | 5 gpm
18.9 lpm |
Steering press. | 2300 psi
158.6 bar |
Tractor hitch | |
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Rear Type | II/I |
Control | position control |
Rear lift (at ends) | 7000 lbs
3175 kg |
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm) | 4400 lbs
1995 kg |
Front Hitch | II/I |
Front lift (at ends) | 3266 lbs
1481 kg |
Front lift (at 24"/610mm) | 2000 lbs
907 kg |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Rear PTO | independent |
Clutch | wet disc |
Rear PTO Type | 540/1000 (1.375) |
Front PTO Type | 540 (1.375) |
1000 (1.375) | |
Engine RPM | 540@2500 |
1000@2500 | |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Weight | 9300 to 13500 pounds |
Full dimensions and tires ...  | |
Electrical | |
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Ground | negative |
Charging system | alternator |
Battery CCA | 850 |
Battery volts | 12 |
References | |
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276 Versatile Bidirectional Tractor published in 1989, by Ford | |
Tractor Buyer's Guide published in 1989, by Ford |
Engine
Engine Detail — 268 ci / 4.4 L Diesel
Manufacturer | Ford |
Configuration | turbocharged diesel, 4-cylinder, liquid-cooled |
Displacement | 268 ci
4.4 L |
Bore/Stroke | 4.40x4.40 inches
112 x 112 mm |
Power | 116 hp
86.5 kW |
Pre-heating | ether injection |
block heater | |
Rated RPM | 2500 |
Starter | electric |
Starter volts | 12 |
Coolant capacity | 23.25 qts
22.0 L |
Transmission
Transmission — infinite forward and reverse (3-range) hydrostatic
Type | hydrostatic |
Gears | infinite forward and reverse (3-range) |
Oil capacity | 34 qts
32.2 L |
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Dimensions
Ford 276 Tires |
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Dimensions | |
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Ground clearance | 24 inches
60 cm |
Ford 276 Weight | |
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Shipping | 9300 lbs
4218 kg |
Operating | 13500 lbs*Weight with loader
6123 kg |
Max Drawbar | 2500 lbs
1134 kg |
Photos
Ford 276
Recommended Implements & Sizing Guide
Engineering recommendations for Ford 276 based on its 116 HP power envelope and ASAE agricultural standards.
| Implement & Operation | Recommended Size | Workload Rating | Engineering Notes |
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Moldboard PlowPrimary Tillage | 4 to 5 Bottom (16-18")4 - 5 铧 (40-45 cm) | Heavy Duty | Heavy primary tillage; semi-mounted hitch recommended. |
Rotary Cutter / MowerMowing & Clearing | 10 to 12 ft Flex-Wing3.0 - 3.6 m 折叠双翼 | Heavy Duty | Wide swath pasture and crop residue shredding. |
Rotary TillerSeedbed Prep | 90 to 120 in Heavy Duty230 - 300 cm 重型旋耕机 | Commercial / Field Scale | Deep intensive seedbed preparation for commercial row crops. |
Disc HarrowSecondary Tillage | 10 to 14 ft Tandem / Offset3.0 - 4.2 m 重型交错耙 | Heavy Duty | Aggressive residue cutting in corn/cotton stubble. |
Hay BalerHay & Forage | 5x6 Round Baler or 3x3 Mid Square1.5x1.8 m 大圆捆或中型方捆机 | Heavy Duty | High density baling; requires minimum 85 PTO HP. |
Sizing & Soil Condition NoteActual implement sizing varies depending on local soil conditions (heavy clay vs sandy loam), field slope, and operating speed. Heavy tillage implements may require front ballast weights and wheel weights.
Fluids, Capacities & Working Autonomy
Standard fluid requirements, service intervals, and continuous runtime estimates for Ford 276.
Estimated Continuous Field Runtime: 6.5 hrs
Approximately 6.5 hours of continuous field operation at ~75% rated power on a full tank (39 gal / 147.6 L).
Estimated 75% Load Fuel Burn~6 gal/hr (22.8 L/hr)
Engine Crankcase Oil
SAE 15W-40 (Heavy Duty Diesel)
Standard Spec: API CK-4 / CJ-4 Heavy Duty
Service Interval: 150 – 250 Hours
Transmission & Hydraulic System
UTTO (Universal Tractor Transmission Oil)
Standard Spec: ISO VG 46 / 68 (Wet Brake & Trans Compatible)
Service Interval: 600 – 1000 Hours
Engine Cooling System
50/50 Ethylene Glycol Pre-mix
Standard Spec: ASTM D6210 / Heavy-Duty OAT Antifreeze
Service Interval: 2 Years / 1500 Hours
Ford 276 Specification Unit Converter
Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for Ford 276.
Converted Equivalents:
Horsepower (HP)116 hp
Kilowatts (kW)86.5 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)117.6 PS
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