Ford

Ford 8000

The Ford 8000 is a row-crop tractor produced from 1968 to 1972 by Ford at Highland Park, Michigan, USA. It features a Ford 6.6L 6-cylinder liquid-cooled diesel engine producing 115.5 hp (86.1 kW). The tractor offers 8-speed gear and optional 16-speed two-speed power shift transmissions. It has a wheelbase of 108 inches (row crop) and 91.5 inches (all purpose), with an operating weight of 9980 lbs (4526 kg). The 8000 includes hydraulic wet disc brakes, power steering, and an open operator station with optional cab. It supports rear PTO with independent 540/1000 rpm options. Attachments include Ford 773 and 774 loaders with various lift capacities and dimensions. Variants include the 8100, 8200, and 8400 models. The tractor was originally priced at $10,000 in 1972.

Power115 hp

Founded1968 - 1972

Model8000

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Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Ford 8000

Power

Engine power	115.5 hp (86.1 kW)
PTO (tested)	105.74 hp (78.9 kW)
PTO (claimed)	105 hp (78.3 kW)
Drawbar (tested)	92.61 hp (69.1 kW)

Tires

Ag rear	18.4-34 (all purpose), 16.9-34 (row crop), 23.1-30, 23.1-34, 15.5-38
Ag front	7.50-18 (all purpose), 7.50-16 (row crop), 10.00-16, 7.50-18

Engine

Type	diesel
Power	115.5 hp (86.1 kW)
Torque	283.5 lb-ft (384.4 Nm)
Cooling	liquid-cooled
Cylinders	6-cylinder
Rated RPM	2300
Torque RPM	1400
Air cleaner	dry
Bore/Stroke	4.40x4.40 inches (112 x 112 mm)
Displacement	401 ci (6.6 L)
Firing order	1-5-3-6-2-4
Manufacturer	Ford
Oil capacity	12 qts (11.4 L)
Starter volts	12
Coolant capacity	18 qts (17.0 L)
Compression ratio	16.5:1

Height

Hood	73 inches (row crop) (185 cm), 74 inches (all purpose) (187 cm)
Exhaust	104.6 inches (row crop) (265 cm), 106 inches (all purpose) (269 cm)

Capacity

Fuel	43 gal (162.8 L)
Hydraulic system	10 gal (37.9 L)

Variants

8100	all-purpose
8200	row-crop
8400	industrial tractor

Dimensions

Width	85 inches (215 cm)
Length	154.8 inches (row crop) (393 cm), 148.3 inches (dual purpose) (376 cm)
Wheelbase	108 inches (row crop) (274 cm), 91.5 inches (all purpose) (232 cm)
Ballasted weight	15000 lbs (6804 kg)
Ground clearance	24 inches (row crop front axle) (60 cm), 25.3 inches (64 cm), 25.2 inches (row crop rear axle) (64 cm), 26.7 inches (all purpose rear axle) (67 cm)
Operating weight	9980 lbs (4526 kg)
Rear axle diameter	3.375 inch diameter (85 mm)

Electrical

Ground	negative
Battery AH	128
Battery volts	12
Charging amps	22 (gen), 55 (alt)
Charging system	generator, alternator

Hydraulics

Type	open center
Capacity	10 gal (37.9 L)
Pressure	2500 psi (172.4 bar)
Pump flow	12 gpm (45.4 lpm)
Steering flow	4.2 gpm (15.9 lpm)
Steering pressure	1550 psi (106.9 bar)

Mechanical

Drive	Two-wheel drive
Brakes	Differential hydraulic wet disc brakes
Power steering	Yes
Operator station	Open operator station. Cab optional with optional heat and air-conditioning.
Differential lock	hydraulic rear

Production

Type	Row-Crop tractor
Built in	Highland Park, Michigan, USA
Original price	$10,000 in 1972
Years produced	1968 - 1972

Attachments

Overview	Ford 773 loader, Ford 774 loader
773 Loader	Reach48 inches reach (dumped) (121 cm) Height134 inches height (at pin) (340 cm) Weight2470 lbs (1120 kg) Clearance100 inches clearance (dumped) (254 cm) Bucket width78 inches (198 cm) Lift capacity5000 lbs lift (full at pin) (2268 kg) Breakout force6800 lbs breakout (3084 kg)
774 Loader	Reach59.5 inches reach (dumped) (151 cm) Height183 inches height (at pin) (464 cm) Weight2015 lbs (914 kg) Clearance168 inches clearance (dumped) (426 cm) Bucket width78 inches (198 cm) Lift capacity3740 lbs lift (full at pin) (1696 kg) Breakout force6000 lbs breakout (2721 kg)

Transmission

Options	8-speed gear, 16-speed two-speed power shift
Dual Power	NoteThe optional Dual Power transmission became available in 1969. Typetwo-speed power shift Gears16 forward and 4 reverse Oil capacity12 qts (11.4 L)
Dual Range	Typegear Gears8 forward and 2 reverse Oil typeESN-M2C77-A Oil capacity12 qts (11.4 L)