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Ford A-66

Ford A-66 tractor
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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)
Engine (gross):160 hp (119.3 kW)

Tires

Industrial rear:20.5-25
Industrial front:20.5-25

Engine

Model:Ford 6.6L 6-cyl diesel
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)
ROPS:128 inches (325 cm)
Exhaust:134 inches (340 cm)

Capacity

Fuel:50 gal (189.2 L)
Hydraulic system:50 gal (189.2 L)

Dimensions

Width:103 inches (261 cm)
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
Battery CCA:750
Battery volts:12
Charging amps:72
Charging system:alternator

Hydraulics

Type:open center
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.
Drive:Four-wheel drive
Brakes:Hydraulic wet disc brakes
Steering:Articulated power steering
Final drives:inboard planetary

Production

Type:Wheel Loader
Years made:1975 - 1983
Manufacturer:Ford

Attachments

Loader:front-end loader
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
Gears:4 forward and 2 reverse
Model:Allison 2000
Oil capacity:36 qts (34.1 L)

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