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Ford 3600 (A)

Built: 1981–1993 · Series: 600er Baureihe (7 A 1)

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With the 3600 (A), Ford offers a model from the 600er Baureihe (7 A 1) series. Production: 1981–1993. The engine delivers 47 hp (34.6 kW), has 3 cylinders, with a displacement of 2,862 cm³. Rated speed is 2,000 rpm. The machine is 3,232 mm long, 1,695 mm wide and 2,270 mm high. The unladen weight is 1,810 kg. The wheelbase measures 1,927 mm. Ground clearance is 575 mm. Top speed is 30 km/h. Transmission: 8 V/2 R. The engine is water-cooled. Tyres: front 6.00-16 ASF (A: 8.3-24 AS), rear 13.6-28 AS. The fuel is diesel. The bore measures 106.68 mm. The stroke is 106.68 mm. The compression ratio is 16.3:1. Construction: unit construction (no separate frame). Injection pressure is 200 bar. Rated output across the Ford range ranges from 23.5 to 268.8 hp; the 3600 (A) sits at the bottom of that range with 47 hp. Its immediate neighbours are the 860 below it with 45 hp and the 5000 Diesel above it with 48.2 hp. Rated output across the Ford range ranges from 17.3 to 197.7 kW; here the 3600 (A) sits at the bottom of that range with 34.6 kW. 5516 Ford models across 101 series are on record.

Ford 3600 (A): water-cooled three-cylinder diesel tractor from the 600 series, 2,862 cc, 34.6 kW and 1,810 kg weight, built 1981 to 1993

Ford was an American vehicle manufacturer whose tractor division built its own farm machinery in North America and Europe for decades before it was sold to the Italian Fiat group in 1991 and absorbed into New Holland. The 3600 (A) from the 600 series was built from 1981 to 1993 and, during that time, ranked among the manufacturer's compact to medium general-purpose tractors.

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The 3600 (A) is powered by a water-cooled three-cylinder diesel engine of 2,862 cc, producing 47 hp, or 34.6 kW, at 2,000 rpm. At a weight of 1,810 kg, a length of 3,232 mm, a height of 2,270 mm and a width of 1,695 mm, with a wheelbase of 1,927 mm, it is a compact tractor with a top speed of 30 km/h.

A three-cylinder diesel engine of this size belongs to the lower to medium power class of field tractors and was built for tillage with lighter to medium implements, mowing and loading work, and for driving mounted implements through the power take-off, which runs at a standard 540 or 1,000 rpm. With a design top speed of 30 km/h, the machine falls into driving-licence category T.

When buying such an old Ford tractor secondhand, the condition of the diesel engine's injection pump and injectors, visible corrosion on sheet-metal and frame parts, and wear in the clutch and gearbox matter most. Also worth checking are the brakes and, if fitted, the hydraulic system for mounted implements; spare parts for this common Ford series are usually readily available through the open parts trade.

Sources: SpecCodex-Register: Kennwerte des Modells Ford 3600 (A)

Technical data

Engine

Fuel	dieselcorrect
Power	47 hp (34.6 kW)correct
Rated speed	2,000 rpmcorrect
Cylinders	3correct
Displacement	2,862 cm³correct
Bore	106.68 mmcorrect
Stroke	106.68 mmcorrect
Compression ratio	16.3correct
Injection pressure	200 barcorrect
Cooling	water-cooledcorrect

Dimensions and weights

Length	3,232 mmcorrect
Width	1,695 mmcorrect
Height	2,270 mmcorrect
Wheelbase	1,927 mmcorrect
Ground clearance	575 mmcorrect
Unladen weight	1,810 kgcorrect

Drivetrain and chassis

Drive	rear- or four-wheel drivecorrect
Gearbox	8 V/2 Rcorrect
Front tyres	6.00-16 ASF (A: 8.3-24 AS)correct
Rear tyres	13.6-28 AScorrect
Top speed	30 km/hcorrect

Origin and approval

Construction	unit construction (no separate frame)correct

Where this model stands

Power-to-weight ratio: 19.1 kW/t (35 kW / 1.8 t)

Power class: Universal (40–100 hp)

Stronger than 31% of the tractors in the register — out of 15,663 models with a stated power figure.

Calculated from the documented figures above — not a rating.

Frequently asked questions

How much power does the Ford 3600 (A) have?

The Ford 3600 (A) delivers 47 hp.

How much does the Ford 3600 (A) weigh?

The unladen weight is 1,810 kg.

What engine does the Ford 3600 (A) have?

3 cylinders, 2,862 cm³ displacement, Diesel.

How fast does the Ford 3600 (A) go?

Top speed is 30 km/h.

What are the dimensions of the Ford 3600 (A)?

3,232 mm × 1,695 mm × 2,270 mm.

When was the Ford 3600 (A) built?

Production years: 1981–1993.

What to check before buying

Check the hour meter against the service records — a replaced instrument is the most common gap.
Compare the data plate and chassis number with the papers.
Check the weights in the papers against the figures here — attachments change them.
Check front and rear tyre sizes: mismatched pairs strain the drivetrain.
Shift the gearbox cold and warm — jumps only show up at temperature.
Load the hydraulics and watch for sag.
Ask about parts availability for this build year — the running costs hang on it.

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