Production
| Description | Utility tractor / Original price was $6,436 in 1981 |
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| Manufacturer | Ford |
Engine
| Air cleaner | oil bath / dry |
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| Bore/Stroke | 4.20x3.80 inches (107 x 97 mm) / 4.20x3.80 inches (107 x 97 mm) |
| Compression | 17.3:1 / 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 | 158 ci (2.6 L) / 158 ci (2.6 L) |
| Firing order | 1-2-3 / 1-2-3 |
| Oil capacity | 7 qts (6.6 L) / 7 qts (6.6 L) |
| Power (gross) | 36.5 hp (27.2 kW) / 35.5 hp (26.5 kW) |
| Power (net) | 34.3 hp (25.6 kW) / 33 hp (24.6 kW) |
| Pre-heating | ether injection OptOptional |
| Rated RPM | 2000 / 2000 |
| Starter | electric / electric |
| Starter volts | 12 / 12 |
| Torque | 101 lb-ft (137.0 Nm) / 100.5 lb-ft (136.3 Nm) |
| Torque RPM | 1400 / 1350 |
| Engine type | Ford 2.6L 3-cyl diesel / Ford 2.6L 3-cyl gasoline |
| Engine type | Ford 2.6L 3-cyl diesel / Ford 2.6L 3-cyl gasoline |
| Drawbar (tested) | 28.76 hp (21.4 kW) |
| Engine (gross) | 36.5 hp (27.2 kW) |
| Engine (net) | 34.3 hp (25.6 kW) |
| PTO (claimed) | 32 hp (23.9 kW) |
| PTO (tested) | 34.18 hp (25.5 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 | Differential mechanical expanding shoe brakes |
| Differential lock | mechanical rear OptOptional |
| Drive type | Two-wheel drive |
| Steering | manual / power OptOptional |
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 | 1975 lbs (895 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) | 12.6 inches (32 cm) |
| Front tread | 52 to 80 inches (132 to 203 cm) |
| Height (cab) | 98 inches (248 cm) |
| Height (hood) | 52.5 inches (133 cm) |
| Length | 126.5 inches (321 cm) |
| Rear tread | 52 to 76 inches (132 to 193 cm) / 52 to 80 inches *Power-adjust wheels (132 to 203 cm) |
| Shipping weight | 3617 lbs (1640 kg) |
| Wheelbase | 75.8 inches (192 cm) |
| Width | 52 inches (132 cm) |
| Front tire | 5.50-16 |
| Rear tire | 12.4-28 |
| Weight | 3617 lbs (1640 kg) |
| Wheelbase | 75.8 inches (192 cm) |
| Ag front | 5.50-16 |
| Ag rear | 12.4-28 |
2600 Serial Numbers
| 1975 | C450700 |
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| 1976 | C490300 |
| 1977 | C527300 |
| 1978 | C560500 |
| 1979 | C595800 |
| 1980 | C635700 |
| 1981 | C660700 |
| 1982 | C682000 |
| Description | FAQ: How to read a serial number table. |
| Location: | Right side of tractor behind starter. |
Ford 2600 attachments
| Description | front-end loader |
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Nebraska Tractor Test 1207
| Description | Gasoline 8-speed 2WDMarch 25 - April 23, 1976Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1207 file / PTO performance / Drawbar performance / Gear 4 used for power test. / Gear 2 used for pull test. |
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| Fuel use | 3.0 gal/hour (11.4 l/hour) / 2.8 gal/hour (10.6 l/hour) / 3.0 gal/hour (11.4 l/hour) |
| Max power | 28.76 hp (21.4 kW) |
| Max pull | 4,455 lbs (2020 kg) |
| Power at rated engine speed | 34.18 hp (25.5 kW) |
| Power at rated PTO speed | 32.07 hp (23.9 kW) |
Nebraska Tractor Test 1222
| Description | Diesel 8-speed 2WDSeptember 20 - 28, 1976Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1222 file / PTO performance / Drawbar performance / Gear 4 used for power test. / Gear 2 used for pull test. |
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| Fuel use | 2.3 gal/hour (8.7 l/hour) / 2.1 gal/hour (7.9 l/hour) / 2.3 gal/hour (8.7 l/hour) |
| Max power | 27.51 hp (20.5 kW) |
| Max pull | 4,452 lbs (2019 kg) |
| Power at rated engine speed | 32.47 hp (24.2 kW) |
| Power at rated PTO speed | 30.76 hp (22.9 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 tractors 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 1207: gasoline 8-speed 2WD / NTTL 1222: diesel 8-speed 2WD |
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