Ford 7600

The Ford 7600 is a tractor produced by Ford. It is equipped with a 267.9 ci 4.4 L engine. The listed engine power is Diesel (net): 91 hp / 67.9 kW; Diesel (gross): 96.7 hp / 72.1 kW. Transmission: Dual-Power. Operating weight: 5580 to 7440 pounds.

Overview

	1975 - 1981 Utility tractor

Production
Manufacturer	Ford
Utility tractor
Original price was $13,300 in 1981

Variants
7600	utility chassis
7700	row-crop chassis

Ford 7600 Power
Engine (gross)	96.7 hp 72.1 kW
Engine (net)	91 hp 67.9 kW
PTO (claimed)	84 hp 62.6 kW
Drawbar (tested)	65.33 hp 48.7 kW
PTO (tested)	84.79 hp 63.2 kW
Performance test details ...

Mechanical
Two- or four-wheel drive
Final drives	outboard planetary
Differential lock	mechanical rear
Power steering
Differential wet disc brakes
Open operator station. Two-post fixed ROPS available. Cab optional with available heat and air-conditioning.

Hydraulics
Type	open center
Pressure	2100 psi 144.8 bar
Pump flow	9.7 gpm 36.7 lpm

Tractor hitch
Rear Type	II
Control	position and draft control
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)	4435 lbs 2011 kg

Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear PTO	independent
Clutch	hydraulic
Rear PTO Type	540/1000 (1.375)
Engine RPM	540@1900
	1000@1900

Dimensions & Tires
Wheelbase	88 inches 223 cm
Weight	5580 to 7440 pounds
Front tire	7.50-16
Rear tire	16.9-30
Full dimensions and tires ...

Electrical
Charging system	alternator
Charging amps	51
Battery volts	12
Battery AH	128

References
7600 published in 1975, by Ford
7600 published in 1976, by Ford
7600 published in 1977, by Ford
Blue Power Specials published in 1980, by Ford
Ford now offer tractor from 37 to 295 horsepower published in 1979*
*Publication contains known errors.

Engine

Engine options
Ford 4.2L 4-cyl diesel
Ford 4.4L 4-cyl diesel

Engine Detail — 256 ci / 4.2 L Diesel

Manufacturer	Ford
Configuration	turbocharged diesel, 4-cylinder, liquid-cooled
Displacement	256 ci 4.2 L
Bore/Stroke	4.4094x4.2126 inches 112 x 107 mm
Power (net)	91 hp 67.9 kW
Power (gross)	96.7 hp 72.1 kW
Air cleaner	paper element with precleaner
Compression	15.6:1
Rated RPM	2100
Torque	272 lb-ft 368.8 Nm
Torque RPM	1600
Starter volts	12
Oil capacity	9 qts 8.5 L
Coolant capacity	14 qts 13.2 L

Engine Detail — 267.9 ci / 4.4 L Diesel

Manufacturer	Ford
Configuration	turbocharged diesel, 4-cylinder, liquid-cooled inline
The larger Blue Power Special engine was available in 1981 only. Advertised power performance was the same as the 4.2L.
Displacement	267.9 ci 4.4 L
Bore/Stroke	4.4094x4.4094 inches 112 x 112 mm
Rated RPM	2100

Transmission

Transmission options
16-speed two-speed power shift
8-speed gear

Transmission — Dual-Power

Transmission	Dual-Power
Type	two-speed power shift
Gears	16 forward and 4 reverse
Clutch	dry disc
With 16.9x30 rear tires.

Ford 7600 Transmission

Transmission — 8 forward and 2 reverse gear

Type	gear
Gears	8 forward and 2 reverse
Clutch	330mm dry disc

Dimensions

Ford 7600 Tires
Ag front	7.50-16
Ag rear	16.9-30
	15.5-38

Dimensions
Wheelbase	88 inches 223 cm
Length	145.3 inches 369 cm
Width	73.2 inches*With over fender with factory cab. 185 cm
Height (hood)	68.5 inches 173 cm
Height (cab)	106.6 inches 270 cm
Clearance (front axle)	18.2 inches 46 cm
	24 inches*Optional high-clearance front axle. 60 cm
Front tread	52.5 to 80.5 inches 133 to 204 cm
Rear tread	52 to 80 inches 132 to 203 cm
Rear tread	66 to 90 inches 167 to 228 cm (power-adjust)

Ford 7600 Weight
Shipping	5580 lbs 2531 kg
Operating	7440 lbs (with cab) 3374 kg
Ballasted	10760 lbs 4880 kg

Tests

Nebraska Tractor Test 1225
Diesel 16-speed 2WD September 22 - October 8, 1976 Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1225 file
PTO performance
Power at rated engine speed	84.79 hp 63.2 kW
Fuel use	5.4 gal/hour 20.4 l/hour
Power at rated PTO speed	85.16 hp 63.5 kW
Fuel use	5.3 gal/hour 20.1 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power	65.33 hp 48.7 kW
Fuel use	5.3 gal/hour 20.1 l/hour
Gear 8 used for power test.
Max pull	7,779 lbs 3528 kg
Gear 5 used for pull test.

Attachments

Attachment overview
Ford 772 loader
Ford 774 loader
Ford 772QT loader

Photos

Open station Ford 7600.

Ford 7600 used as a rocket launcher by Argentine troops during the Falkland Islands War.

European Ford 7600 with cab.