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Ford 681



Ford 681 tractor photo
1957 - 1961
601 Workmaster Series
Utility tractor
Production
ManufacturerFord
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
611Select-O-Speed, no PTO
621Four-speed, no PTO or 3-point
631Four-speed, no PTO
641Four-speed
651Five-speed
661Five-speed, live PTO
671Select-O-Speed
681Select-O-Speed, dual-speed PTO
Ford 681 Engines
Ford 2.2L 4-cyl gasoline
Ford 2.4L 4-cyl diesel
Ford 2.2L 4-cyl LP gas
Engine details ...
Ford 681 Transmission
10-speed full power shift
Transmission details ...
Ford 681 Power
Engine (gross)48.4 hp
36.1 kW
Belt (claimed)32 hp
23.9 kW
Plows2 (14-inch)
Drawbar (tested)26.81 hp
20.0 kW
PTO (tested)34.33 hp
25.6 kW
Performance test details ...
Mechanical
Two-wheel drive
Steeringmanual
 power assist optional
Differential mechanical expanding shoe brakes
Open operator station.
Photos
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Capacity
Fuel13 gal
49.2 L
Hydraulic system2 gal
7.6 L
Rear axle8 qts
7.6 L
Hydraulics
Typeopen center
Capacity2 gal
7.6 L
Total flow4 gpm
15.1 lpm
Tractor hitch
Rear TypeI
Rear lift1250 lbs
567 kg
Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear PTOindependent
Rear PTO Type540/1000 (1.375)
Engine RPM540@1750
 1000@1750
Dimensions & Tires
Wheelbase74.5 inches
189 cm
Weight3300 lbs
1496 kg
Front tire6.00-16
Rear tire11-28
Full dimensions and tires ...
681 Serial Numbers
Location:Transmission case, top left, behind the starter.
19571001
195811977
195958312
1960105943
1961131427
1962155531

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Electrical
Groundpositive (6V)
 negative (12V)
Charging systemgenerator
Charging amps20
Battery volts6 (gas/lp)
 12 (diesel)
Battery AH80 (6V)
 135 (12V)
References
681 references literature
1955-1960 Tractor Shop Manual (SE-8175) published in 1961
Owner's Manual Series 601 D and 801 D (SE6970A) published in 1959
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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