ford 8600

Ford 8600 tractor photo
1972 - 1976
1972 - 1976
1972 - 1976
1972 - 1976
Production
Manufacturer
Ford
Built in Romeo, Michigan, USA
Original price was $15,200 in 1976
Ford 8600 Engine
Ford 6.6L 6-cyl diesel
Engine details ...
Ford 8600 Transmissions
8-speed
16-speed partial power shift
Transmission details ...
Ford 8600 Power
Drawbar (tested)
92.42 hp 68.9 kW
PTO (tested)
110.69 hp 82.5 kW
Performance test details ...
Mechanical
Two-wheel drive
Differential lock
foot pedal
Power steering
Differential hydraulic wet disc brakes
Open operator station. Cab optional.
Photos
Ford 8600
Ford 8600 photos...
Capacity
Fuel
43 gal 162.8 L
Hydraulic system
16 gal 60.6 L
 
17.3 gal (Dual Power) 65.5 L
Steering
3 qts 2.8 L
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 cap.
3 qts 2.8 L
Steering press.
1500 psi 103.4 bar
Tractor hitch
Rear Type
II
Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear PTO
independent
Rear PTO Type
540/1000
Dimensions & Tires
Wheelbase
91.5 inches (all purpose) 232 cm
 
108 inches (row crop) 274 cm
Weight
8033 to 11430 pounds
Front tire
7.50-18
Rear tire
18.4-34
Full dimensions and tires ...
8600 Serial Numbers
Location:
Inside tool box cover and on top of rear axle, near top link mount.
1972
C327200
1973
C367300
1974
C405200
1975
C450700
1976
C490300
FAQ: How to read a serial number table.
Electrical
Ground
negative
Charging system
alternator
Charging amps
55
Battery volts
12
Battery AH
128
References
8600 references literature
Buyer's Guide '74 published in 1974, by Ford
8000, 8600, 9000 and 9600 Repair Time Schedule (SE 3410) published in 1973
8600 Operator's Manual (SE 3377) published in 1972