Ford

Ford 9600

The Ford 9600 is a row-crop tractor produced from 1972 to 1976 by Ford in Romeo, Michigan, USA. It features a turbocharged 6-cylinder 6.6L diesel engine delivering an estimated 123 hp. The tractor offers a 16-speed partial power shift transmission with Ford Dual Power option and an 8-speed basic transmission. It has a drawbar power of 111.40 hp and PTO power of 135.46 hp. The 9600 includes mechanical rear differential lock, power steering, and hydraulic wet disc brakes. It has an open operator station with an optional cab. The tractor's fuel capacity is 43 gallons, with a hydraulic system capacity of 16 gallons (17.25 gallons with Dual Power). Dimensions include a wheelbase of 91.5 inches (108 inches for row-crop), length of 151 inches (158 inches row-crop), and operating weight of 11,860 lbs. The rear hitch is category III/II with a lift capacity of 18,000 lbs. Electrical system is 12 volts with a 55 amp alternator and 128 AH battery.

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Founded1972 - 1976

Model9600

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Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Ford 9600

Power

PTO (tested)	135.46 hp (101.0 kW)
Drawbar (tested)	111.40 hp (83.1 kW)

Engine

Type	turbocharged diesel
Cooling	liquid-cooled
Idle RPM	700-2470
Cylinders	6-cylinder
Rated RPM	2200
Air cleaner	paper element
Bore/Stroke	4.40x4.40 inches (112 x 112 mm)
Displacement	401 ci (6.6 L)
Firing order	1-5-3-6-2-4
Oil capacity	14 qts (13.2 L)
Starter volts	12
Coolant capacity	24 qts (22.7 L), 25.5 qts (with heater) (24.1 L)
Compression ratio	16.5:1
Engine manufacturer	Ford
Oil change interval	100 h
Intake valve clearance	0.015 inches Hot (0.381 mm)
Coolant change interval	1200 h
Exhaust valve clearance	0.018 inches Hot (0.457 mm)

Capacity

Fuel	43 gal (162.8 L)
Steering	3 qts (2.8 L)
Hydraulic system	16 gal (60.6 L), 17.25 gal (Dual Power) (65.3 L)

Electrical

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

Hydraulics

Capacity	16 gal (60.6 L), 17.25 gal (Dual Power) (65.3 L)
Pressure	2500 psi (172.4 bar)
Pump flow	16 gpm (60.6 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	mechanical rear

Production

Type	Row-Crop tractor
Built in	Romeo, Michigan, USA
Original price	$17,300 in 1976
Years produced	1972 - 1976

Transmission

Type	Ford Dual Power partial power shift
Gears	16 forward and 4 reverse (Dual Power), 8 forward and 2 reverse (basic)
Notes	Dual Power adds hydraulically shifted underdrive to the basic eight-speed transmission. Two foot buttons are used to select 'power drive' or direct drive. Tractor must be in power drive for stationary PTO work. Synchronized upshift from 3-to-4 and 7-to-8 using the clutch. Tractor must be stopped for all other shifts.
Options	16-speed partial power shift, 8-speed
Oil capacity	69 qts (65.3 L) for Dual Power, 64 qts (60.6 L) for basic

Tractor hitch

Rear Type	III/II
Rear lift capacity	18000 lbs (8164 kg)

Dimensions & Tires

Tires	Ag front 7.50-18, 7.50-16 (row-crop), Ag rear 23.1-34, 18.4-34 (row-crop), Ag front 11.00-16, Ag rear 18.4-38, 24.5-32, 16.9-38
Width	91.1 inches (231 cm), 84.2 inches (row-crop) (213 cm)
Length	151 inches (383 cm), 158 inches (row-crop) (401 cm)
Wheelbase	91.5 inches (232 cm), 108 inches (row-crop) (274 cm)
Hood height	74.1 inches (188 cm), 74 inches (row-crop) (187 cm)
Exhaust height	117 inches (297 cm), 114.7 inches (row-crop) (291 cm)
Ballasted weight	18,000 lbs (8164 kg)
Operating weight	11,860 lbs (5379 kg)
Clearance (rear axle)	29 inches (73 cm), 26.7 inches (row-crop) (67 cm)
Clearance (front axle)	25.3 inches (64 cm)