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Ford 8600

The Ford 8600 is a farm tractor produced from 1972 to 1976 by Ford in Romeo, Michigan, USA. It features a Ford 6.6L 6-cylinder diesel engine with 123 estimated horsepower. The tractor offers 8-speed and 16-speed partial power shift transmissions, with tested drawbar power of 92.42 hp and PTO power of 110.69 hp. It has two-wheel drive, differential lock operated by foot pedal, power steering, and hydraulic wet disc brakes. The operator station is open with an optional cab. Fuel capacity is 43 gallons, and hydraulic system capacity varies with Dual Power option. The tractor has a rear Type II hitch and independent rear PTO with 540/1000 rpm options. Dimensions vary between all purpose and row crop configurations, with weights ranging from 8,033 to 11,430 pounds. Electrical system is 12 volts with a 55 amp alternator and 128 AH battery.

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Founded1972 - 1976

Model8600

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Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Ford 8600

Power

PTO (tested)	110.69 hp (82.5 kW)
Drawbar (tested)	92.42 hp (68.9 kW)

Tires

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

Engine

Type	Ford 6.6L 6-cyl diesel
Rated RPM	2300
Air cleaner	dry
Bore/Stroke	4.40x4.40 inches (112 x 112 mm)
Compression	16.5:1
Displacement	401 ci (6.6 L)
Firing order	1-5-3-6-2-4
Oil capacity	12 qts (11.4 L)
Starter volts	12
Coolant capacity	18 qts (17.0 L), 19.5 qts (with heater) (18.5 L)
Intake valve clearance	0.015 inches (hot) (0.381 mm)
Exhaust valve clearance	0.018 inches (hot) (0.457 mm)

Height

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

Weight

Rear tire	18.4-34
Front tire	7.50-18
Weight range	8033 to 11430 pounds
Weight details	8,033 lbs (all purpose) (3643 kg), 9,020 lbs (row crop) (4091 kg), Operating 11,430 lbs (5184 kg), Ballasted 14,790 lbs (6708 kg)

Capacity

Fuel	43 gal (162.8 L)
Steering	3 qts (2.8 L)
Hydraulic system	16 gal (60.6 L), 17.3 gal (Dual Power) (65.5 L)

Dimensions

Width	85 inches (215 cm)
Length	154.8 inches (row crop) (393 cm), 148.3 inches (all purpose) (376 cm)
Wheelbase	91.5 inches (all purpose) (232 cm), 108 inches (row crop) (274 cm)
Ground clearance	25.3 inches (all purpose front axle) (64 cm), 26.7 inches (all purpose rear axle) (67 cm), 24 inches (row crop front axle) (60 cm), 25.2 inches (row crop rear axle) (64 cm)

Electrical

Ground	negative
Battery AH	128
Battery volts	12
Charging amps	55
Charging system	alternator

Hydraulics

Capacity	16 gal (60.6 L), 17.3 gal (Dual Power) (65.5 L)
Pressure	2500 psi (172.4 bar)
Pump flow	12 gpm (45.4 lpm)
Steering flow	4.2 gpm (15.9 lpm)
Steering capacity	3 qts (2.8 L)
Steering pressure	1500 psi (103.4 bar)

Mechanical

Drive	Two-wheel drive
Brakes	Differential hydraulic wet disc brakes
Power steering	Yes
Operator station	Open operator station. Cab optional.
Differential lock	foot pedal

Production

Built in	Romeo, Michigan, USA
Manufacturer	Ford
Original price	$15,200 in 1976
Production years	1972 - 1976

Transmission

8-speed	Gears8 forward and 2 reverse NotesFour gears with two ranges. The up-shift from 3-to-4 and 7-to-8 synchronized. Tractor must be stopped, and clutch used, for all other shifts. Oil capacity64 qts (60.6 L)
Options	8-speed, 16-speed partial power shift
Dual Power	Typepartial power shift Gears16 forward and 4 reverse NotesDual Power adds a power shift to the basic eight-speed transmission. Two foot buttons control the shift, the left button engages direct drive (normal) mode while the right "power drive" button provides the lower range. The power drive button must be down for stationary PTO work. Oil capacity69 qts (65.3 L)