- WhichTractor size: Utility
- No lab test on file
- 1958–1962
WhichTractor size, not the maker’s category
Derived by WhichTractor from a sourced three-point linkage. How we decide what a machine is
Ford 681 (601 series) specs: hp, weight, years
601 is the title our source lists this machine under · Source: Traktorenlexikon, “Ford 601”
The manufacturer claimed 42.1 horsepower. No laboratory has tested one, so there is no measured figure at the shaft.
Engine power, claimed · gross or net not stated
42.1 hp
31.4 kW as stated by the source
No lab test on file
Claimed · standard not stated by the source
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Ford 601”, claimed
This is the maker’s own figure, measured at the engine. Power at the PTO is lower — by how much, for this machine, nobody has measured.
- Weight
- 3,289 lb
- 3-point lift
- 1,250 lb
- Hyd. flow
- 4.0 gpm
- Top speed
- 17.4 mph
Ford 681 (601 series) specs: key facts
The Ford 681 (601 series) was built from 1958 to 1962.
The Ford 681 (601 series) has a claimed engine power (gross or net not stated) of 31.4 kW (42.1 hp); it has no measured PTO figure.
The Ford 681 (601 series) is two-wheel drive (2WD).
The Ford 681 (601 series) weighs 1,492 kg (3,289 lb) unladen.
The Ford 681 (601 series) has a rear PTO running at 540 rpm / 1000 rpm.
The three-point hitch of the Ford 681 (601 series) lifts 567 kg (1,250 lb) at the lower-link ends.
The hydraulic pump of the Ford 681 (601 series) delivers 15.0 L/min (4.0 gpm).
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Ford 601”
How does the 681 (601 series) compare with its class?
- Limitation:
A three-point lift at the lower links of 567 kg is low for its class — 61% below the median of 1,450 kg across the 137 machines within 10% of its power that hold this figure.
- Limitation:
A hydraulic pump flow of 15 L/min is low for its class — 32% below the median of 22 L/min across the 176 machines within 10% of its power that hold this figure.
- Limitation:
Four forward gears is low for its class — 43% below the median of 7 across the 233 machines within 10% of its power that hold this figure.
- Worth knowing:
An unladen mass of 1,492 kg is low for its class — 23% below the median of 1,945 kg across the 234 machines within 10% of its power that hold this figure.
Derived by WhichTractor from 235 comparable records. How we work this out
How much horsepower does a 681 (601 series) have?
The only figure for the 681 (601 series) is 42.1 hp (31.4 kW) of claimed engine power, gross or net not stated, no test standard stated — not power at the shaft.
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Ford 601”
How much will a 681 (601 series) lift, and what is its hydraulic flow?
A 681 (601 series) lifts 1,250 lb (567 kg) at the lower-link ends of its Category 1 three-point hitch.
| Pump flow | 4.0 gpm · 15.0 L/min |
|---|---|
| Hitch category | Category 1 |
| Lift at ends | 1,250 lb · 567 kg |
| Rear PTO | 540 rpm / 1000 rpm |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Ford 601”
What transmission does a 681 (601 series) have?
Transmission specifications for the 681 (601 series) are below.
| Brakes | Pedal-operated internal expanding brake, designed as individual wheel brake |
|---|---|
| Steering | Mechanical steering |
| Top speed | 17.4 mph · 28 km/h |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Ford 601”
How much does a 681 (601 series) weigh?
A 681 (601 series) weighs 3,289 lb (1,492 kg) unladen.
| Unladen weight | 3,289 lb · 1,492 kg |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase | 74.5 in · 1,892 mm |
| Length | 120.8 in · 3,069 mm |
| Width | 63.9–87.5 in · 1,623–2,223 mm |
| Height | 56.9 in · 1,446 mm |
| Ground clearance | 21.0 in · 533 mm |
| Front track | 52.0–80.0 in · 1,321–2,032 mm |
| Rear track | 52.0–76.0 in · 1,321–1,930 mm |
| Turning radius, braked | 8.9 ft · 2.72 m |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Ford 601”
What oil does a 681 (601 series) take, and how much?
A 681 (601 series) engine takes 5.0 qt (4.73 L). Single source, not independently verified — always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine.
| System | Capacity |
|---|---|
| Engine oil | 5.0 qt · 4.73 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Ford 601” · single source, not independently verified |
| Transmission | 12.0 qt · 11.4 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Ford 601” · single source, not independently verified |
| Hydraulic | 8.0 qt · 7.6 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Ford 601” · single source, not independently verified |
| Cooling system | 15.0 qt · 14.2 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Ford 601” · single source, not independently verified |
Always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine before service.
Which tractors compare with a 681 (601 series)?
Within 10% of its 25.2 hp at the PTO as the maker claimed it, with no laboratory test on file, the same type, and first built within 15 years of it.
- Ford 741/771 Workmaster (also listed as 701)25.2 hp PTO, claimed · 1958–1962Side by side with the 681 (601 series) →
- Deutz D 300525.2 hp PTO, claimed · 1965–1967Side by side with the 681 (601 series) →
- SAME Delfino 32 (DT)25.3 hp PTO, claimed · 1970–1971Side by side with the 681 (601 series) →
- MAN AS 32525 hp PTO, claimed · 1948–1955Side by side with the 681 (601 series) →
- Güldner A 2825 hp PTO, claimed · 1946–1950Side by side with the 681 (601 series) →
- Lanz D 700625 hp PTO, claimed · 1943–1945Side by side with the 681 (601 series) →
Common questions about the Ford 681 (601 series)
Is a 681 (601 series) two-wheel drive or four-wheel drive?
The Ford 681 (601 series) is two-wheel drive (2WD).
What PTO does a 681 (601 series) have?
A 681 (601 series) has a 540 rpm / 1000 rpm rear PTO.
Sources and how this page was built
Compiled from Traktorenlexikon, “Ford 601”.
Sources
Facts taken from these documents, units converted. Numbers beside a figure refer to this list. Licences and attribution
- Traktorenlexikon: Ford 601 — CC BY-SA 4.0, WIKIBOOKS-TL-98275 · revision 913513. Wikibooks contributors (Traktorenlexikon). Original document