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Ford 3500

Ford 3500 tractor
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The Ford 3500 is an industrial tractor produced from 1965 to 1972 by Ford. It features engine options including a 2.9L 3-cylinder diesel and a 2.6L 3-cylinder gasoline engine. The tractor delivers a gross engine power of 48.7 hp (36.3 kW) and net power of 46.7 hp (34.8 kW). Transmission options include various gear and power shift configurations ranging from 4-speed gear to 12-speed gearboxes. The tractor has a wheelbase of 79.4 inches (201 cm), length of 120.5 inches (306 cm), and a shipping weight of 4250 lbs (1927 kg). It is equipped with two-wheel drive, bevel gear final drives, power steering, and mechanical drum brakes. The hydraulic system is open center with a capacity of 5.1 gallons (19.3 L) and pressure up to 2500 psi (172.4 bar). Attachments available include front-end loaders and backhoes with detailed specifications. The Ford 3500 is succeeded by the Ford 3550 model produced from 1972 to 1975.
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Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Ford 3500

Power

Engine (net):46.7 hp (34.8 kW)
Engine (gross):48.7 hp (36.3 kW)
Diesel PTO (claimed):39.4 hp (29.4 kW)
Gasoline PTO (claimed):39.1 hp (29.2 kW)

Engine

Options:Ford 2.9L 3-cyl diesel, Ford 2.6L 3-cyl gasoline

Capacity

Fuel:16 gal (60.6 L)
Hydraulic system:5.1 gal (19.3 L)

Dimensions

Width:66 inches (167 cm)
Length:120.5 inches (306 cm)
Rear tire:13.6-28
Wheelbase:79.4 inches (201 cm)
Front tire:7.50-16
Rear tread:52 to 76 inches (132 to 193 cm)
Front tread:56 inches (142 cm)
Height - Hood:54 inches (137 cm)
Shipping weight:4250 lbs (1927 kg)
Height - Exhaust:80.5 inches (204 cm)
Clearance (front axle):11.6 inches (29 cm)
Height - Steering wheel:59 inches (149 cm)

Electrical

Ground:negative
Battery volts:12
Charging amps:22
Charging system:generator
Diesel Battery AH:128
Gasoline Battery AH:80

Hydraulics

Type:open center
Valves:0 to 2
Capacity:5.1 gal (19.3 L)
Pressure:2500 psi (172.4 bar) Tractor hydraulics, 1800 psi (124.1 bar) Loader pump
Pump flow:4.8 gpm (18.2 lpm) Optional tractor hydraulic system, 17.8 gpm (67.4 lpm) Ford 735 Loader pump
Steering flow:4.2 gpm (15.9 lpm)

Mechanical

Drive:Two-wheel drive
Brakes:Mechanical drum brakes
Final drives:bevel gear
Power steering:Yes
Operator station:Open operator station

Production

Type:Industrial tractor
Manufacturer:Ford
Years produced:1965 - 1972

Attachments

735 Loader:2500 lbs lift (full at pin) (1134 kg), 3770 lbs breakout (1710 kg), 45° dump, 25 inches reach (dumped) (63 cm), 73 inches reach (ground) (185 cm), 22° rollback, 126 inches height (at pin) (320 cm), 102 inches clearance (dumped) (259 cm), weight: 1495 lbs (678 kg)
Ford 750 Backhoe:Weight: 2620 lbs (1188 kg), Transport height: 105 inches (266 cm), Bucket width: 24 inches (60 cm), Digging depth: 125 inches (317 cm), 2-Foot flat digging depth: 129 inches (327 cm), Reach from pivot: 170 inches (431 cm), Loading height: 99 inches (251 cm), Bucket Rotation: 172°, Swing Arc: 185°
Ford 753 Backhoe:Weight: 2825 lbs (1281 kg), Transport height: 125 inches (317 cm), Bucket width: 24 inches (60 cm), Digging depth: 162 inches (411 cm), 2-Foot flat digging depth: 158 inches (401 cm), Reach from pivot: 200 inches (508 cm), Loading height: 112 inches (284 cm), Bucket Rotation: 194°, Swing Arc: 185°
Attachment overview:Front-end loader, Backhoe

Transmission

4-speed gear:Type: gear, Gears: 4 forward and 1 reverse, Clutch: dry disc, Oil capacity: 6 qts (5.7 L)
8-speed gear:Transmission: Dual Range, Type: gear, Gears: 8 forward and 2 reverse, Oil capacity: 13.2 qts (12.5 L), Four gears, plus reverse, in two ranges.
12-speed gear:Transmission: Over-Under, Type: gear, Gears: 12 forward and 3 reverse, Oil capacity: 7 qts (6.6 L), The over-under auxiliary gearbox provides two additional speed ranges to the basic four-speed transmission.
Transmission options:4-speed gear, 6-speed mechanical shuttle, 4-speed power shuttle, 10-speed full power shift, 12-speed gear, 8-speed gear
4-speed power shuttle:Type: power shuttle, Gears: 4 forward and reverse, Oil capacity: 17 qts (16.1 L), Four-speed gear box with left-hand shuttle. Torque converter.
10-speed full power shift:Transmission: Select-O-Speed, Type: full power shift, Gears: 10 forward and 2 reverse, Oil capacity: 11 qts (10.4 L)
6-speed mechanical shuttle:Transmission: Manual Reversing, Type: mechanical shuttle, Gears: 6 forward and 4 reverse, Oil capacity: 13.2 qts (12.5 L)

Tractor hitch

Rear Type:I
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm):1700 lbs (771 kg)

Power Take-off (PTO)

Rear PTO:transmission Optional
Rear PTO Type:540 (1.375)
Rear PTO independent:Only available with power shift transmission

Related Models

Ford 3550

Model:3550