Ford industrial tractors

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
Typediesel, 3-cylinder, liquid-cooled
ModelFord 3.3L 3-cyl diesel
Torque176 lb-ft (238.7 Nm)
Rated RPM2200
Torque RPM1400
Bore/Stroke4.4x4.4 inches (112 x 112 mm)
Compression16.3:1
Power (net)63 hp (47.0 kW)
Displacement201 ci (3.3 L)
Oil capacity7 qts (6.6 L)
Power (gross)68 hp (50.7 kW)
Starter volts12
Coolant capacity11 qts (10.4 L)
Capacity
Fuel16 gal (60.6 L)
Steering2.4 qts (2.3 L)
Hydraulic system11 gal (41.6 L) *Capacity with model 744 loader.
Electrical
Groundnegative
Battery AH128
Battery CCA750
Battery volts12
Charging amps55
Charging systemalternator
Hydraulics
Typeopen center
Capacity11 gal (41.6 L) *Capacity with model 744 loader.
Pressure2200 psi (151.7 bar)
Pump flow21.5 gpm (loader pump) (81.4 lpm)
Steering flow5.9 gpm (22.3 lpm)
Steering capacity2.4 qts (2.3 L)
Mechanical
DriveTwo- or four-wheel drive
BrakesWet disc brakes
ROPS/FOPSFour-post ROPS/FOPS
Power steeringYes
Differential lockmechanical rear
Production
TypeIndustrial tractor
Years made1989 - 1994
Attachments
744 Loader
Dump time2.4s
Dump angle47°
Lower time2.3s
Raise time3.5s
Bucket width66 inches (167 cm)
Lift capacity2800 lbs lift (full at pin) (1270 kg)
Breakout force4500 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
Options8-speed constant mesh, 8-speed torque converter
Constant mesh Typeconstant mesh
Constant mesh Gears8 forward and 2 reverse
Torque converter Typetorque converter
Torque converter Gears8 forward and reverse
Constant mesh Oil capacity12.7 qts (12.0 L)
Torque converter Oil capacity19 qts (18.0 L)
Tractor hitch
Controlposition and draft control
Rear TypeI/II
Rear lift3080 lbs (1397 kg)
Dimensions & Tires
Width82 inches (208 cm)
Length132 inches (335 cm)
Weight4948 to 7637 pounds
Rear tire16.9-24
Wheelbase81 inches (205 cm)
2WD Weight4948 lbs (2244 kg) *Two-wheel drive tractor 8x2 transmission.
4WD Weight7637 lbs (3464 kg) *Four-wheel drive tractor with loader and 8x8 transmission.
Front tire7.50-16
Rear tread61 inches (154 cm)
Height (ROPS)92 inches (233 cm)
Max rear axle11500 lbs (5216 kg)
Lawn/turf rear18.4-16.1
2WD Front tread58 inches (147 cm)
4WD Front tread66.5 inches (168 cm)
Industrial rear16.9-24
Lawn/turf front9.00-10
Height (exhaust)87 inches (220 cm)
2WD Max front axle9000 lbs (4082 kg)
4WD Max front axle13860 lbs (6286 kg)
2WD Industrial rear14.9-24
2WD Industrial front7.50-16, 11L-15
4WD Industrial front12.0-16.5
2WD Clearance (front axle)14 inches (35 cm)
4WD Clearance (front axle)11 inches (27 cm)
Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear PTOindependent
Engine RPM540@1800
Rear PTO Type540 (1.375)