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) |
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| 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) |
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| 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 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° |
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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) |
