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Ford 8600

Ford 8600 tractor
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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

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

Gears:8 forward and 2 reverse
Notes:Four 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 capacity:64 qts (60.6 L)
Options:8-speed, 16-speed partial power shift

Dual Power

Type:partial power shift
Gears:16 forward and 4 reverse
Notes:Dual 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 capacity:69 qts (65.3 L)

Tractor hitch

Rear Type:II

Serial Numbers

1972:C327200
1973:C367300
1974:C405200
1975:C450700
1976:C490300
Location:Inside tool box cover and on top of rear axle, near top link mount.

Power Take-off (PTO)

Rear PTO:independent
Rear PTO Type:540/1000

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