Ford industrial tractors

Ford 3500

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)