Ford industrial tractors

Ford 250C

The Ford 250C is an industrial tractor produced from 1989 to 1994. It features a Ford 3.1L 3-cylinder diesel engine delivering 56 hp gross and 52 hp net power. The tractor offers two transmission options: an 8-speed constant mesh and an 8-speed torque converter. It is available in two- or four-wheel drive configurations with mechanical rear differential lock, power steering, and wet disc brakes. The 250C includes a four-post ROPS/FOPS for operator safety. It has a wheelbase of 81 inches and weighs between 4948 lbs (2WD) and 7637 lbs (4WD with loader). The hydraulic system is open center with a capacity of 11 gallons, and the tractor features a rear independent PTO rated at 540 RPM at 1800 engine RPM. The 744 loader attachment offers a lift capacity of 2800 lbs and breakout force of 4500 lbs. Electrical system includes a 12-volt battery with 750 CCA and a 55 amp alternator.

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Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Ford 250C

Power

Engine (net)	52 hp (38.8 kW)
PTO (claimed)	44 hp (32.8 kW)
Engine (gross)	56 hp (41.8 kW)

Tires

Lawn/turf rear	18.4-16.1
Industrial rear	16.9-24
Lawn/turf front	9.00-10
2WD Industrial rear	14.9-24
2WD Industrial front	7.50-16, 11L-15
4WD Industrial front	12.0-16.5

Engine

Type	diesel, 3-cylinder, liquid-cooled
Model	Ford 3.1L 3-cyl diesel
Torque	149 lb-ft (202.0 Nm)
Rated RPM	2200
Torque RPM	1400
Bore/Stroke	4.4x4.2 inches (112 x 107 mm)
Compression	16.3:1
Power (net)	52 hp (38.8 kW)
Displacement	192 ci (3.1 L)
Oil capacity	7 qts (6.6 L)
Power (gross)	56 hp (41.8 kW)
Starter volts	12
Coolant capacity	11 qts (10.4 L)

Weight

Max rear axle	11500 lbs (5216 kg)
2WD Max front axle	9000 lbs (4082 kg)
4WD Max front axle	13860 lbs (6286 kg)
2WD Tractor 8x2 transmission	4948 lbs (2244 kg)
4WD Tractor with loader and 8x8 transmission	7637 lbs (3464 kg)

Capacity

Fuel	16 gal (60.6 L)
Steering	2.4 qts (2.3 L)
Hydraulic system	11 gal (41.6 L) *Capacity with model 744 loader.

Dimensions

Width	82 inches (208 cm)
Length	132 inches (335 cm)
Wheelbase	81 inches (205 cm)
Rear tread	61 inches (154 cm)
Height (ROPS)	92 inches (233 cm)
2WD Front tread	58 inches (147 cm)
4WD Front tread	66.5 inches (168 cm)
Height (exhaust)	87 inches (220 cm)
2WD Clearance (front axle)	14 inches (35 cm)
4WD Clearance (front axle)	11 inches (27 cm)

Electrical

Ground	negative
Battery AH	128
Battery CCA	750
Battery volts	12
Charging amps	55
Charging system	alternator

Hydraulics

Type	open center
Capacity	11 gal (41.6 L) *Capacity with model 744 loader.
Pressure	2200 psi (151.7 bar)
Pump flow	21.5 gpm (loader pump) (81.4 lpm)
Steering flow	5.9 gpm (22.3 lpm)
Steering capacity	2.4 qts (2.3 L)

Mechanical

Drive	Two- or four-wheel drive
Brakes	Wet disc brakes
Safety	Four-post ROPS/FOPS
Power steering	Yes
Differential lock	mechanical rear

Production

Type	Industrial tractor
Manufacturer	Ford
Years produced	1989 - 1994

Attachments

Loader	744 Loader
Dump time	2.4s
Dump angle	47°
Lower time	2.3s
Raise time	3.5s
Bucket width	66 inches (167 cm)
Lift capacity	2800 lbs lift (full at pin) (1270 kg)
Breakout force	4500 lbs breakout (2041 kg)
Reach (dumped)	25.5 inches (64 cm)
Height (at pin)	125 inches (317 cm)
Clearance (dumped)	101 inches (256 cm)
Rollback (ground line)	21°

Transmission

Options	8-speed constant mesh, 8-speed torque converter
Constant mesh Type	constant mesh
Constant mesh Gears	8 forward and 2 reverse
Torque converter Type	torque converter
Torque converter Gears	8 forward and reverse
Constant mesh Oil capacity	12.7 qts (12.0 L)
Torque converter Oil capacity	19 qts (18.0 L)