Ford industrial tractors
Ford A-66
The Ford A-66 is a wheel loader manufactured by Ford from 1975 to 1983. It features a turbocharged 6.6L 6-cylinder diesel engine producing 160 hp gross and 150 hp net. The transmission is an Allison 2000 4-speed power shift with 2 reverse gears. It has four-wheel drive with inboard planetary final drives and articulated power steering. The loader has a fuel capacity of 50 gallons and a hydraulic system capacity of 50 gallons with an open center hydraulic system. Dimensions include a 111 inch wheelbase, 258 inch length, and 103 inch width. The operating weight ranges from 23932 to 29054 pounds. The loader attachment has a lift capacity of 12000 lbs at full pin height and a breakout force of 23000 lbs. The Ford A-66 is equipped with 20.5-25 industrial tires front and rear and features a four-post ROPS with optional cab and air conditioning.
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Technical Specifications
Detailed specifications and technical data for Ford A-66
Power
| Engine (net) | 150 hp (111.9 kW) |
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| Engine (gross) | 160 hp (119.3 kW) |
Tires
| Industrial rear | 20.5-25 |
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| Industrial front | 20.5-25 |
Engine
| Model | Ford 6.6L 6-cyl diesel |
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| Torque | 404 lb-ft (547.8 Nm) |
| Details | turbocharged diesel, 6-cylinder, liquid-cooled |
| Starter | electric |
| Rated RPM | 2200 |
| Torque RPM | 1600 |
| Air cleaner | dry |
| Bore/Stroke | 4.4x4.4 inches (112 x 112 mm) |
| Compression | 15.6:1 |
| Fuel system | direct injection |
| Power (net) | 150 hp (111.9 kW) |
| Displacement | 401 ci (6.6 L) |
| Oil capacity | 26 qts (24.6 L) |
| Power (gross) | 160 hp (119.3 kW) |
| Starter volts | 12 |
| Coolant capacity | 35 qts (33.1 L), 39 qts (with heater) (36.9 L) |
Height
| Cab | 128 inches (325 cm) |
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| ROPS | 128 inches (325 cm) |
| Exhaust | 134 inches (340 cm) |
Capacity
| Fuel | 50 gal (189.2 L) |
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| Hydraulic system | 50 gal (189.2 L) |
Dimensions
| Width | 103 inches (261 cm) |
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| Length | 258 inches (655 cm) |
| Wheelbase | 111 inches (281 cm) |
| Rear tread | 81 inches (205 cm) |
| Front tread | 81 inches (205 cm) |
| Shipping weight | 23932 lbs (10855 kg) |
| Ground clearance | 17.8 inches (45 cm) |
| Operating weight | 29054 lbs (13178 kg) |
Electrical
| Battery AH | 128 |
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| Battery CCA | 750 |
| Battery volts | 12 |
| Charging amps | 72 |
| Charging system | alternator |
Hydraulics
| Type | open center |
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| Capacity | 50 gal (189.2 L) |
| Pressure | 2500 psi (172.4 bar) |
| Pump flow | 32 gpm (121.1 lpm) |
| Total flow | 76 gpm (287.7 lpm) |
| Steering flow | 22 gpm (83.3 lpm) |
Mechanical
| ROPS | Four-post ROPS. Cab optional with heat. Air-conditioning available. |
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| Drive | Four-wheel drive |
| Brakes | Hydraulic wet disc brakes |
| Steering | Articulated power steering |
| Final drives | inboard planetary |
Production
| Type | Wheel Loader |
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| Years made | 1975 - 1983 |
| Manufacturer | Ford |
Attachments
| Loader | front-end loader |
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| Boom rod | 2.5 inches (6 cm) |
| Dump time | 1.6s |
| Bucket rod | 3.0 inches (7 cm) |
| Dump angle | 49° |
| Lower time | 3.2s |
| Raise time | 6.7s |
| Bucket width | 106 inches (269 cm) |
| Boom cylinder | 5.5 inches (13 cm) |
| Lift capacity | 12000 lbs lift (full at pin) (5443 kg) |
| Breakout force | 23000 lbs breakout (10432 kg) |
| Reach (dumped) | 36 inches (91 cm) |
| Bucket cylinder | 6.5 inches (16 cm) |
| Height (at pin) | 152 inches (386 cm) |
| Clearance (dumped) | 113 inches (287 cm) |
| Rollback (ground line) | 45° |
Transmission
| Type | power shift |
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| Gears | 4 forward and 2 reverse |
| Model | Allison 2000 |
| Oil capacity | 36 qts (34.1 L) |