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Ford 260C

The Ford 260C is an industrial tractor produced from 1989 to 1994. It features a Ford 3.3L 3-cylinder liquid-cooled diesel engine producing 68 hp gross and 63 hp net. The tractor offers two transmission options: an 8-speed constant mesh and an 8-speed torque converter. It has two- or four-wheel drive with mechanical rear differential lock, power steering, wet disc brakes, and a four-post ROPS/FOPS for operator safety. The hydraulic system is open center with a capacity of 11 gallons and a pressure of 2200 psi. The tractor hitch is category I/II with position and draft control and a rear lift capacity of 3080 lbs. The rear PTO is independent with a 540 rpm speed at 1800 engine rpm. Dimensions include an 81-inch wheelbase, 132-inch length, and 82-inch width, with various tire options for industrial and lawn/turf use. The 744 loader attachment offers a lift capacity of 2800 lbs and breakout force of 4500 lbs, with detailed specifications for dump angle, reach, rollback, and cycle times. Electrical system features a 12-volt negative ground with a 55 amp alternator and a 750 CCA battery.
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Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Ford 260C

Power

Engine (net):63 hp (47.0 kW)
PTO (claimed):52 hp (38.8 kW)
Engine (gross):68 hp (50.7 kW)

Engine

Type:diesel, 3-cylinder, liquid-cooled
Model:Ford 3.3L 3-cyl diesel
Torque:176 lb-ft (238.7 Nm)
Rated RPM:2200
Torque RPM:1400
Bore/Stroke:4.4x4.4 inches (112 x 112 mm)
Compression:16.3:1
Power (net):63 hp (47.0 kW)
Displacement:201 ci (3.3 L)
Oil capacity:7 qts (6.6 L)
Power (gross):68 hp (50.7 kW)
Starter volts:12
Coolant capacity:11 qts (10.4 L)

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.

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
ROPS/FOPS:Four-post ROPS/FOPS
Power steering:Yes
Differential lock:mechanical rear

Production

Type:Industrial tractor
Years made:1989 - 1994

Attachments

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)

Tractor hitch

Control:position and draft control
Rear Type:I/II
Rear lift:3080 lbs (1397 kg)

Dimensions & Tires

Width:82 inches (208 cm)
Length:132 inches (335 cm)
Weight:4948 to 7637 pounds
Rear tire:16.9-24
Wheelbase:81 inches (205 cm)
2WD Weight:4948 lbs (2244 kg) *Two-wheel drive tractor 8x2 transmission.
4WD Weight:7637 lbs (3464 kg) *Four-wheel drive tractor with loader and 8x8 transmission.
Front tire:7.50-16
Rear tread:61 inches (154 cm)
Height (ROPS):92 inches (233 cm)
Max rear axle:11500 lbs (5216 kg)
Lawn/turf rear:18.4-16.1
2WD Front tread:58 inches (147 cm)
4WD Front tread:66.5 inches (168 cm)
Industrial rear:16.9-24
Lawn/turf front:9.00-10
Height (exhaust):87 inches (220 cm)
2WD Max front axle:9000 lbs (4082 kg)
4WD Max front axle:13860 lbs (6286 kg)
2WD Industrial rear:14.9-24
2WD Industrial front:7.50-16, 11L-15
4WD Industrial front:12.0-16.5
2WD Clearance (front axle):14 inches (35 cm)
4WD Clearance (front axle):11 inches (27 cm)

Power Take-off (PTO)

Rear PTO:independent
Engine RPM:540@1800
Rear PTO Type:540 (1.375)