Ford 681 vs MAN AS 325
8 material differences · fewer than 12
Which should you choose?
We will not advise between these two machines, because the drive differs (2WD; 2WD / 4WD); they were not built in overlapping years (1958–1962; 1948–1955). The figures below are side by side so you can judge them yourself; each says whether it was measured, claimed or declared by its source.
Field by field
8 material differences · 3 fields identical or within 5%, which is not counted as material
| Field | 681 | AS 325 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | |||
| Engine power, claimed claimed | 42.1 hp | 24.5 hp | +72% 681 |
| Engine declared | — | MAN D 8814 GS ( ab 1950 = D 8814 f ) | — |
| Displacement declared | — | 2.68 L | — |
| Maximum torque declared | 121 lb·ft · 164 N·m | 101 lb·ft · 137 N·m | +20% 681 |
| Transmission | |||
| Top speed declared | 17.4 mph · 28 km/h | 12.0–12.4 mph · 19.3–20.0 km/h | differs |
| Clutch declared | — | Single-plate dry clutch | — |
| Hydraulics & hitch | |||
| Pump flow declared | 4.0 gpm · 15.0 L/min | — | — |
| Three-point lift at ends declared | 1,250 lb · 567 kg | — | — |
| Rear PTO speeds declared | 540 rpm / 1000 rpm | 540 rpm | differs |
| Weight & dimensions | |||
| Unladen weight declared | 3,289 lb · 1,492 kg | 3,902 lb · 1,770 kg | +19% AS 325 |
| Maximum permissible mass declared | — | 5,952 lb · 2,700 kg | — |
| Wheelbase declared | 74.5 in · 1,892 mm | 71.7 in · 1,820 mm | — |
| Length declared | 120.8 in · 3,069 mm | 118.7–123.2 in · 3,015–3,130 mm | — |
| Width declared | 63.9 in · 1,623 mm | 62.6–66.1 in · 1,589–1,680 mm | — |
| Height declared | 56.9 in · 1,446 mm | 66.9–71.7 in · 1,700–1,820 mm | differs |
| Ground clearance declared | 21.0 in · 533 mm | 12.6–15.7 in · 320–400 mm | differs |
| Turning radius, braked declared | 8.9 ft · 2.72 m | 8.2 ft · 2.50 m | +9% 681 |
| Fuel tank declared | 62.3 qt · 59.0 L | 44.4 qt · 42 L | +40% 681 |
Ford 681 sources
Source
- Source: Traktorenlexikon, “Ford 601”
MAN AS 325 sources
Source
- Source: Traktorenlexikon, “MAN AS 325”