Ford 3600

The Ford 3600 is a tractor produced by Ford. It is equipped with a 175 ci 2.9 L engine. The listed engine power is Diesel (net): 45 hp / 33.6 kW; Diesel (gross): 48 hp / 35.8 kW; Gasoline (net): 44 hp / 32.8 kW; Gasoline (gross): 46 hp / 34.3 kW. Transmission: Dual-Range. Operating weight: 3846 to 5590 pounds.

Overview

	1975 - 1981 Utility tractor

Production
Manufacturer	Ford
Utility tractor
Original price was $7,200 in 1981

Variants
3600	utility
3600-N	narrow
3600-O	orchard

Ford 3600 Power
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
Performance test details ...

Mechanical
Two-wheel drive
Differential lock	mechanical rear OptOptional
Power steering
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	1940 lbs 879 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	3846 to 5590 pounds
Front tire	6.00-16
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 2.9L 3-cyl diesel
Ford 2.9L 3-cyl gasoline

Engine Detail — 175 ci / 2.9 L Diesel

Manufacturer	Ford
Fuel Type	Diesel
Configuration	3-cylinder, liquid-cooled
Displacement	175 ci 2.9 L
Bore/Stroke	4.20x4.20 inches 107 x 107 mm
Power (net)	45 hp 33.6 kW
Power (gross)	48 hp 35.8 kW
Air cleaner	oil bath
Pre-heating	ether injection OptOptional
	coolant heater OptOptional
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 Engine

Engine Detail — 175 ci / 2.9 L Gasoline

Manufacturer	Ford
Fuel Type	Gasoline
Configuration	3-cylinder, liquid-cooled
Displacement	175 ci 2.9 L
Bore/Stroke	4.20x4.20 inches 107 x 107 mm
Power (net)	44 hp 32.8 kW
Power (gross)	46 hp 34.3 kW
Air cleaner	dry
Compression	7.75:1
Rated RPM	2000
Torque	135 lb-ft 183.1 Nm
Torque RPM	1100
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 3600 Tires
Ag front	6.00-16
Ag rear	12.4-28

Dimensions
Wheelbase	75.8 inches 192 cm
Length	127 inches 322 cm
Width	64 inches*Minimum width 162 cm
Height (hood)	54 inches 137 cm
Height (cab)	99.1 inches 251 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 (6-speed) 2002 kg
	5590 lbs (8-speed, cab) 2535 kg
Ballasted	6900 lbs 3129 kg

Tests

Tractor Tests
NTTL 1203: diesel 6 speed 2WD
NTTL 1208: gasoline 6 speed 2WD
NTTL 1221: diesel 8 speed 2WD
NTTL 1226: gasoline 8 speed 2WD

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
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
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
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.

Attachments

Attachment overview
Ford 730 loader
Ford 772A loader

Photos

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Ford 3600 dashboard.