Ford 8000
The Ford 8000 is a tractor produced by Ford. It is equipped with a 401 ci 6.6 L engine. The listed engine power is Diesel (listed): 115.5 hp / 86.1 kW. Transmission: Dual Power. Operating weight: 9980 lbs 4526 kg.
Engine Power
Diesel (listed): 115.5 hp / 86.1 kW
Fuel & Capacities
43 gal
162.8 L
Transmission
Dual Power
Operating Weight
9980 lbs
4526 kg
Overview
 | 1968 - 1972
Row-Crop tractor |
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Production | |
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Manufacturer | Ford |
Row-Crop tractor | |
Built in Highland Park, Michigan, USA | |
Original price was $10,000 in 1972 | |
Variants | |
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8100 | all-purpose |
8200 | row-crop |
8400 | industrial tractor |
Ford 8000 Engine | |
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Ford 6.6L 6-cyl diesel | |
Engine details ...  |
Ford 8000 Power | |
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Engine | 115.5 hp
86.1 kW |
PTO (claimed) | 105 hp
78.3 kW |
Drawbar (tested) | 92.61 hp
69.1 kW |
PTO (tested) | 105.74 hp
78.9 kW |
Performance test details ...  | |
Mechanical | |
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Two-wheel drive | |
Differential lock | hydraulic rear |
Power steering | |
Differential hydraulic wet disc brakes | |
Open operator station. Cab optional with optional heat and air-conditioning. | |
Capacity | |
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Fuel | 43 gal
162.8 L |
Hydraulic system | 10 gal
37.9 L |
Hydraulics | |
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Type | open center |
Capacity | 10 gal
37.9 L |
Pressure | 2500 psi
172.4 bar |
Pump flow | 12 gpm
45.4 lpm |
Steering flow | 4.2 gpm
15.9 lpm |
Steering press. | 1550 psi
106.9 bar |
Tractor hitch | |
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Rear Type | II |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Rear PTO | independent |
Rear PTO Type | 540/1000 |
Engine RPM | 540@1900 |
1000@1935 | |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Wheelbase | 108 inches (row crop)
274 cm |
91.5 inches (all purpose)
232 cm | |
Weight | 9980 lbs
4526 kg |
Front tire | 7.50-18 |
Rear tire | 18.4-34 |
Full dimensions and tires ...  | |
Electrical | |
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Ground | negative |
Charging system | generator |
alternator | |
Charging amps | 22 (gen) |
55 (alt) | |
Battery volts | 12 |
Battery AH | 128 |
References | |
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Industrial Tractors & Equipment Specifications 1969 published by Ford | |
Buyer's Guide '73 published in 1973, by Ford | |
8000, 8600, 9000 and 9600 Repair Time Schedule (SE 3410) published in 1973 | |
8000 published in 1968, by Ford | |
Ford 8000 (SE 3096) published in 1968 | |
Ford Tractor Sales Handbook published in 1968 |
Engine
Engine Detail — 401 ci / 6.6 L Diesel
Manufacturer | Ford |
Fuel Type | Diesel |
Configuration | 6-cylinder, liquid-cooled |
Displacement | 401 ci
6.6 L |
Bore/Stroke | 4.40x4.40 inches
112 x 112 mm |
Power | 115.5 hp
86.1 kW |
Air cleaner | dry |
Compression | 16.5:1 |
Rated RPM | 2300 |
Torque | 283.5 lb-ft
384.4 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1400 |
Firing order | 1-5-3-6-2-4 |
Starter volts | 12 |
Coolant capacity | 18 qts
17.0 L |
Intake valve clearance | 0.015 inches (hot)
0.381 mm |
Exhaust valve clearance | 0.018 inches (hot)
0.457 mm |
Oil capacity | 12 qts
11.4 L |
Transmission
Transmission options | |
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8-speed gear | |
16-speed two-speed power shift |
Transmission — Dual Range
Transmission | Dual Range |
Type | gear |
Gears | 8 forward and 2 reverse |
Oil capacity | 12 qts
11.4 L |
Oil type | ESN-M2C77-A |
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ESN-M2C77-A |
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Transmission — Dual Power
Transmission | Dual Power |
Type | two-speed power shift |
Gears | 16 forward and 4 reverse |
Oil capacity | 12 qts
11.4 L |
The optional Dual Power transmission became available in 1969. | |
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Dimensions
Ford 8000 Tires | |
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Ag front | 7.50-18 (all purpose) |
7.50-16 (row crop) | |
Ag rear | 18.4-34 (all purpose) |
16.9-34 (row crop) | |
Ag front | 10.00-16 |
7.50-18 | |
Ag rear | 23.1-30 |
23.1-34 | |
15.5-38 | |
Dimensions | |
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Wheelbase | 108 inches (row crop)
274 cm |
91.5 inches (all purpose)
232 cm | |
Length | 154.8 inches (row crop)
393 cm |
148.3 inches (dual purpose)
376 cm | |
Width | 85 inches
215 cm |
Operating weight | 9980 lbs
4526 kg |
Ballasted weight | 15000 lbs
6804 kg |
Ground clearance | 24 inches (row crop front axle)
60 cm |
25.3 inches
64 cm | |
25.2 inches (row crop rear axle)
64 cm | |
26.7 inches (all purpose rear axle)
67 cm | |
Rear axle | 3.375 inch diameter
85 mm |
Ford 8000 Height | |
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Hood | 73 inches (row crop)
185 cm |
74 inches (all purpose)
187 cm | |
Exhaust | 104.6 inches (row crop)
265 cm |
106 inches (all purpose)
269 cm | |
Tests
Tractor Tests | |
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NTTL 973: diesel 8-speed 2WD | |
NTTL 1026: diesel 16-speed 2WD |
Nebraska Tractor Test 973 | |
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Diesel 8-speed 2WD
May 6 - 11, 1968
Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 973 file | |
PTO performance | |
Power at rated engine speed | 105.74 hp
78.9 kW |
Fuel use | 6.6 gal/hour
25.0 l/hour |
Power at rated PTO speed | 94.43 hp
70.4 kW |
Fuel use | 5.5 gal/hour
20.8 l/hour |
Drawbar performance | |
Max power | 86.72 hp
64.7 kW |
Fuel use | 6.5 gal/hour
24.6 l/hour |
Gear 3 used for power test. | |
Max pull | 11,502 lbs
5217 kg |
Gear 2 used for pull test. | |
Nebraska Tractor Test 1026 | |
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Diesel 16-speed 2WD
October 21 - 30, 1969
Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1026 file | |
PTO performance | |
Power at rated engine speed | 105.73 hp
78.8 kW |
Fuel use | 6.8 gal/hour
25.7 l/hour |
Power at rated PTO speed | 94.33 hp
70.3 kW |
Fuel use | 5.6 gal/hour
21.2 l/hour |
Drawbar performance | |
Max power | 92.61 hp
69.1 kW |
Fuel use | 6.8 gal/hour
25.7 l/hour |
Gear 8 used for power test. | |
Max pull | 11,362 lbs
5153 kg |
Gear 2DD used for pull test. | |
Attachments
Attachment overview | |
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Ford 773 loader | |
Ford 774 loader |
Photos
Ford 8000
Recommended Implements & Sizing Guide
Engineering recommendations for Ford 8000 based on its 115.5 HP power envelope and ASAE agricultural standards.
| Implement & Operation | Recommended Size | Workload Rating | Engineering Notes |
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Moldboard PlowPrimary Tillage | 4 to 5 Bottom (16-18")4 - 5 铧 (40-45 cm) | Heavy Duty | Heavy primary tillage; semi-mounted hitch recommended. |
Rotary Cutter / MowerMowing & Clearing | 10 to 12 ft Flex-Wing3.0 - 3.6 m 折叠双翼 | Heavy Duty | Wide swath pasture and crop residue shredding. |
Rotary TillerSeedbed Prep | 90 to 120 in Heavy Duty230 - 300 cm 重型旋耕机 | Commercial / Field Scale | Deep intensive seedbed preparation for commercial row crops. |
Disc HarrowSecondary Tillage | 10 to 14 ft Tandem / Offset3.0 - 4.2 m 重型交错耙 | Heavy Duty | Aggressive residue cutting in corn/cotton stubble. |
Hay BalerHay & Forage | 5x6 Round Baler or 3x3 Mid Square1.5x1.8 m 大圆捆或中型方捆机 | Heavy Duty | High density baling; requires minimum 85 PTO HP. |
Sizing & Soil Condition NoteActual implement sizing varies depending on local soil conditions (heavy clay vs sandy loam), field slope, and operating speed. Heavy tillage implements may require front ballast weights and wheel weights.
Fluids, Capacities & Working Autonomy
Standard fluid requirements, service intervals, and continuous runtime estimates for Ford 8000.
Estimated Continuous Field Runtime: 7.2 hrs
Approximately 7.2 hours of continuous field operation at ~75% rated power on a full tank (43 gal / 162.8 L).
Estimated 75% Load Fuel Burn~6 gal/hr (22.7 L/hr)
Engine Crankcase Oil
SAE 15W-40 (Heavy Duty Diesel)
Standard Spec: API CK-4 / CJ-4 Heavy Duty
Service Interval: 150 – 250 Hours
Transmission & Hydraulic System
UTTO (Universal Tractor Transmission Oil)
Standard Spec: ISO VG 46 / 68 (Wet Brake & Trans Compatible)
Service Interval: 600 – 1000 Hours
Engine Cooling System
50/50 Ethylene Glycol Pre-mix
Standard Spec: ASTM D6210 / Heavy-Duty OAT Antifreeze
Service Interval: 2 Years / 1500 Hours
Ford 8000 Specification Unit Converter
Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for Ford 8000.
Converted Equivalents:
Horsepower (HP)115.5 hp
Kilowatts (kW)86.1 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)117.1 PS
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