Ford 3610 Overview
The Ford 3610 is a 1982-1983 Series 10 utility tractor. The public data covers live hydraulics, a 540 rear PTO, and a Category I hitch, but the engine and transmission rows need to stay attached to the tractor you are checking.
Diesel tractors use a 192 ci three-cylinder engine in the listed data; gasoline tractors use a 175 ci three-cylinder engine. Published power, oil, battery, and tune-up values differ by fuel.
Nebraska Test 1226 is tied to the Ford 3600/3610 gasoline 8-speed configuration. Use that context for the tested PTO and drawbar figures, and use the manual and parts links for model code, serial range, and service decisions.
Ford 3610 Quick Answers
- Production yearsThe Ford 3610 was produced from 1982 through 1983.
- PowerThe diesel claimed-PTO row is 42 hp. The gasoline claimed-PTO row is 40 hp. Nebraska Test 1226 covers the Ford 3600/3610 gasoline 8-speed context and shows 40.62 PTO hp at rated speed, 33.80 drawbar hp in the two-hour maximum-available-power run, and 35.90 drawbar hp in selected gears.
- EngineDiesel rows list a 192 ci (3.1 L) three-cylinder engine. Gasoline rows list a 175 ci (2.9 L) three-cylinder engine.
- PTO and hitchThe Ford 3610 has a 540 rear PTO and a Category I rear hitch.
- Service capacityEngine oil is listed at 7 qts (6.6 L) for both engine rows. Transmission oil differs by 8-speed row: 12.2 qts (11.5 L) for Dual Range and 9.9 qts (9.4 L) for the synchromesh row; coolant is 11 qts (10.4 L).
Engine and Power
The 3610 data splits between Ford three-cylinder diesel and gasoline engines. The diesel row lists 192 ci (3.1 L), while the gasoline row lists 175 ci (2.9 L), with separate compression, torque, and battery-amp-hour values.
Diesel engine
Ford / diesel / 3-cylinder / liquid-cooled
| Displacement | 192 ci 3.1 L |
|---|---|
| Bore Stroke | 4.40x4.20 inches 112 x 107 mm |
| Power | 47.5 hp 35.4 kW |
| Power Gross | 49.7 hp 37.1 kW |
| Air Cleaner | dry |
| Compression | 16.3:1 |
| Rated Rpm | 2000 |
| Torque | 130.5 lb-ft 177.0 Nm |
| Torque Rpm | 1400 |
| Starter Volts | 12 |
| Engine Oil Capacity | 7 qts 6.6 L |
| Coolant Capacity | 11 qts 10.4 L |
Gasoline engine
Ford / gasoline / 3-cylinder / liquid-cooled
| Displacement | 175 ci 2.9 L |
|---|---|
| Bore Stroke | 4.20x4.20 inches 107 x 107 mm |
| Power | 44 hp 32.8 kW |
| Power Gross | 46 hp 34.3 kW |
| Air Cleaner | dry |
| Compression | 7.75:1 |
| Rated Rpm | 2000 |
| Torque | 135 lb-ft 183.1 Nm |
| Torque Rpm | 1100 |
| Starter Volts | 12 |
| Engine Oil Capacity | 7 qts 6.6 L |
| Coolant Capacity | 11 qts 10.4 L |
Manufacturer
Manufacture years
Engine
Transmission
Two 8-speed transmissions are listed: Dual Range with 8 forward and 2 reverse gears, and an 8-speed synchromesh with 8 forward and 4 reverse gears. Match the transmission row before using oil capacity or shift-pattern information.
Dual Range
| Name | Dual Range |
|---|---|
| Gears | 8 forward and 2 reverse |
| Transmission Oil Capacity | 12.2 qts 11.5 L |
8-speed synchromesh
| Type | synchromesh |
|---|---|
| Gears | 8 forward and 4 reverse |
| Transmission Oil Capacity | 9.9 qts 9.4 L |
PTO and Hitch
The listed PTO and hitch setup is live rear PTO at 540 rpm with a Category I rear hitch. Check the tractor's clutch, PTO equipment, and implement needs before treating that as the whole setup.
Rear PTO
Rear PTO type
Rear hitch
Rear lift at 24 inches
Hydraulics
The hydraulic rows list a live system with 8.5 gpm (32.2 lpm) pump flow, 2500 psi (172.4 bar) pressure, and 3.6 gpm (13.6 lpm) steering flow.
Type
Pressure
Pump flow
Fluids, Battery, and Service Facts
Capacity rows list engine oil at 7 qts (6.6 L) and coolant at 11 qts (10.4 L). Transmission oil differs by transmission row: 12.2 qts (11.5 L) for Dual Range and 9.9 qts (9.4 L) for the 8-speed synchromesh row. Battery data is split between diesel and gasoline entries.
Fuel tank
Battery volts
Tires and Dimensions
Tire and dimension values can vary by wheel, axle, and configuration.
Configuration-specific values are split out where the same model has documented differences by engine, transmission, or equipment.
Wheelbase
Weight
Length
Width
Front tire
Rear tire
Ag front
- 6.00-16
- 5.50-16
Ag rear
- 13.6-28
- 14.9-24
Electrical
Electrical rows are included when documented.
Ground
Charging system
Charging amps
Battery volts
Serial Number Lookup
The C-prefix serial rows list C682000 for 1982 and C684500 for 1983. Check model and serial tags before using the table for a non-US or heavily repaired tractor.
1982
1983
Manuals and Documents
These documents are useful for checking Ford 3610 controls, service categories, parts coverage, and the gasoline 8-speed Nebraska test context.
Match coverage carefully before relying on a document for service decisions, especially when a single manual, catalog, or report covers several models, fuels, transmissions, or tractor variants.
Tractor test report
- Test 1226: Ford 3600 and 3610 Gasoline 8-Speedtested performance
Nebraska Tractor Test report page for the Ford 3600/3610 gasoline 8-speed configuration, version dated 1976.
Open source
Manual
- New Holland Ford 3610 Tractor Repair Manual PDFoperation, maintenance, transmission details, parts matching
Repair manual for New Holland Ford 3610; 905+956 pages; contains engine, fuel, electrical, transmission sections; covers Ford 2610, 3610, 4110 and 4610
Open source - Ford Tractor 2610 3610 3910 4110 4610 Operators Manualoperation, maintenance, safety notes
Operator manual for Ford Tractor 2610/3610/3910/4110/4610; reproduction; contains operation, lubrication, maintenance and safety; product code D-KF
Open source
Operator manual
- Ford Series 10 Model 2610 3610 4110 4610 Operators Manual Tractor 42001010 PDFoperation, safety notes, maintenance, lubrication
Operator Manual for Ford Series 10 tractors; models 2610, 3610, 4110, 4610; 82 pages; Pub. Number 42001010
Open source - Ford 2610, 3610, 4110, and 4610 Tractor Manualoperation, maintenance, safety notes, specifications
Operator's manual for 2610/3610/4110/4610; 80 pages; covers safety, controls, operation, lubrication and maintenance, and specifications
Open source
Reference page
- Ford Tractor 3610 Partsparts matching
Parts catalog page for Ford 3610; Year range listed as 1982-1983; indicates model applicability and parts matching
Open source - Ford Agricultural 3610 Parts | Spencer Dieselparts matching
Ford 3610 parts listing; injection pump and injector parts listed with model applicability
Open source
Parts Checks Before Ordering
Do not order Ford 3610 parts from the model name alone. Match the part to the tractor’s model code, serial range, engine, transmission, PTO setup, and build year before choosing service parts.
Filters, fluids, belts, electrical parts, clutch and PTO parts, and hydraulic parts can vary by setup. Exact part numbers need a parts catalog, manual, or trusted supplier source before they become recommendations.
Accuracy Note
Tractor specifications can vary by year, region, factory configuration, installed equipment, and later repairs. Match serial range, engine, transmission, PTO setup, and model code before ordering parts or doing service work.