Ford 681
| | 1957 - 1961 |
| 601 Workmaster Series | | Utility tractor |
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| Production |
| Manufacturer | Ford
|
| Utility tractor |
| Built in Highland Park, Michigan, USA |
| Original price was $3,231 in 1961 |
| The Ford 681 was the tractor with the most features in the 601 Workmaster series. In addition to the Select-O-Speed transmission, the 681 had an independent dual-speed power take-off (PTO). |
| Variants |
| 611 | Select-O-Speed, no PTO
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| 621 | Four-speed, no PTO or 3-point
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| 631 | Four-speed, no PTO
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| 641 | Four-speed
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| 651 | Five-speed
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| 661 | Five-speed, live PTO
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| 671 | Select-O-Speed
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| 681 | Select-O-Speed, dual-speed PTO
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| Ford 681 Power |
| Engine (gross) | 48.4 hp
36.1 kW
|
| Belt (claimed) | 32 hp
23.9 kW
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| Plows | 2 (14-inch)
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| Drawbar (tested) | 26.81 hp
20.0 kW
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| PTO (tested) | 34.33 hp
25.6 kW
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| Mechanical |
| Two-wheel drive |
| Steering | manual
|
| | power assist optional
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| Differential mechanical expanding shoe brakes |
| Open operator station. |
| Photos |
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| Capacity |
| Fuel | 13 gal
49.2 L
|
| Hydraulic system | 2 gal
7.6 L
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| Rear axle | 8 qts
7.6 L
|
| Hydraulics |
| Capacity | 2 gal
7.6 L
|
| Total flow | 4 gpm
15.1 lpm
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| Tractor hitch |
| Rear Type | I
|
| Rear lift | 1,250 lbs
567 kg
|
| Power Take-off (PTO) |
| Rear PTO | independent
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| Rear PTO Type | 540/1000
|
| Electrical |
| Ground | positive (6V)
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| | negative (12V)
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| Charging system | generator
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| Charging amps | 20
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| Battery volts | 6 (gas/lp)
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| | 12 (diesel)
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| Battery AH | 80 (6V)
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| | 135 (12V)
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| References |
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| 1955-1960 Tractor Shop Manual (SE-8175) published in 1961 |
| Diesel Tractors published in 1959, by Ford |
| Now! Shift to any speed on the Go! published in 1959, by Ford |
| Service Manual Select-O-Speed Transmission (SE 6978) published in 1959 |
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