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Ford 8000

Ford 8000 tractor
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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.
Ford 8000Ford tractorrow-crop tractor6.6L diesel engine115.5 hp8-speed transmission16-speed power shifttractor specificationsFord loaders
Power115 hp
Founded1968 - 1972
Model8000

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

Reach:48 inches reach (dumped) (121 cm)
Height:134 inches height (at pin) (340 cm)
Weight:2470 lbs (1120 kg)
Clearance:100 inches clearance (dumped) (254 cm)
Bucket width:78 inches (198 cm)
Lift capacity:5000 lbs lift (full at pin) (2268 kg)
Breakout force:6800 lbs breakout (3084 kg)

774 Loader

Reach:59.5 inches reach (dumped) (151 cm)
Height:183 inches height (at pin) (464 cm)
Weight:2015 lbs (914 kg)
Clearance:168 inches clearance (dumped) (426 cm)
Bucket width:78 inches (198 cm)
Lift capacity:3740 lbs lift (full at pin) (1696 kg)
Breakout force:6000 lbs breakout (2721 kg)

Transmission

Options:8-speed gear, 16-speed two-speed power shift

Dual Power

Note:The optional Dual Power transmission became available in 1969.
Type:two-speed power shift
Gears:16 forward and 4 reverse
Oil capacity:12 qts (11.4 L)

Dual Range

Type:gear
Gears:8 forward and 2 reverse
Oil type:ESN-M2C77-A
Oil capacity:12 qts (11.4 L)

Tractor hitch

Rear Type:II

Serial Numbers

1968:C190200
1969:C226000
1970:C257600
1971:C292100
1972:C327200
Location:Inside tool box cover and on top of rear axle, near top link mount.

Power Take-off (PTO)

Rear PTO:independent
Engine RPM:540@1900, 1000@1935
Rear PTO Type:540/1000

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