Ford 3500

Last Updated: June 2024

Overview

The Ford 3500 is an industrial tractor manufactured by Ford from 1965 to 1972. It comes with a 2WD chassis and power steering for easier operation. Multiple engines were available for this model, including a 2.9 L three-cylinder diesel engine and a 2.6 L three-cylinder gasoline engine. It also offers a variety of transmission options, including a gear type with 4 forward and 1 reverse gear, a manual reverser, torque converter, and power shift transmission. The 3500 is fitted with an open operator station and mechanical drum brakes. The hydraulic system is open center type with various attachments that could be used for a range of industrial tasks.

Key Specifications

Category: Industrial

Power Output: Diesel: 46.0 / Gasoline: 48.7

Transmission: Gear type with dry disc clutch / Manual reverser / Torque converter / Power shift

Drive Type: 2WD

Operating Weight: 4,255

Fuel Type: Diesel / Gasoline

Ford 3500 vs. Similar Tractors

Hitch Capacity

Above Average

Greater than 83% of similar tractors.

Operating Weight

Poor

Greater than 5% of similar tractors.

Technical Specifications

Engine

Manufacturer: Ford
Model: Ford
Cooling Type: Liquid-cooled
Cylinder Orientation: Inline
Valve Configuration: -
Fuel Type: Diesel / Gasoline
Induction Type: Naturally aspirated
Cylinders: 3
Displacement (ci): Diesel: 175.0 / Gasoline: 158.0
Bore (in): 4.21
Stroke (in): Diesel: 4.21 / Gasoline: 3.82
Rated RPM: Diesel: 2000 / Gasoline: 2100
Power Output (hp): Diesel: 46.0 / Gasoline: 48.7

Transmission

Type: Gear type with dry disc clutch / Manual reverser / Torque converter / Power shift
Forward Gears: 10
Reverse Gears: 4
Total Gears: -

Dimensions

Length (in): 120.5
Width (in): 65.7
Height (in): 58.7
Operating Weight (lb): 4,255

Power Take-Off (PTO)

PTO Type: Transmission or independent
PTO Speed 1 (rpm): 540
PTO Speed 2 (rpm): -
PTO Speed 3 (rpm): -

Miscellaneous

Chassis: 4x2 2WD
Drive Type: 2WD
Steering Type: Power
Coolant Capacity (qts): Diesel: 14.6 / Gasoline: 13.8
Front Tire Diameter (in): -
Front Tire Width (in): -
Rear Tire Diameter (in): -
Rear Tire Width (in): -
Front/Rear Rim Diameter (in): -
Tire Type: Industrial
Manufacture - End Year: 1972
Hitch Type: -
Hitch Category: I
Hitch Position: Rear
Hitch Capacity (lb): At 24 in: 1,698
Operator Station Type: Open operator station
Starter Type: Electric
Brake Type: Mechanical drum
Hydraulic System Type: Open center