Ford 8401
The Ford 8401 is a tractor produced by Ford. It is equipped with a 401.5 ci 6.6 L engine. The listed engine power is Diesel (listed): 109.25 hp / 81.5 kW. Transmission: Dual Power. Operating weight: 10472 lbs 4750 kg.
Overview
 | 1980 - 1985
Row-Crop tractor |
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Production | |
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Manufacturer | Ford |
Row-Crop tractor | |
Built in Australia | |
Total built | 720 |
The Ford model 8401 tractor was Australian designed and manufactured using a variant of the TW-20 engine. | |
Ford 8401 Engine | |
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Ford 6.6L 6-cyl diesel | |
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Ford 8401 Transmission | |
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16-speed | |
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Ford 8401 Power | |
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Engine | 109.25 hp
81.5 kW |
Drawbar (claimed) | 84.25 hp
62.8 kW |
PTO (claimed) | 94 hp
70.1 kW |
Mechanical | |
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Two-wheel drive | |
Power steering | |
Cab standard with air-conditioning and radio. |
Capacity | |
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Fuel | 52 gal
196.8 L |
Hydraulic system | 14 gal
53.0 L |
Hydraulics | |
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Capacity | 14 gal
53.0 L |
Pump flow | 9 gpm
34.1 lpm |
Tractor hitch | |
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Rear Type | II |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Rear PTO Type | 540 (1.375) |
Engine RPM | 540@2300 |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Weight | 10472 lbs
4750 kg |
Front tire | 10.00x16 |
Rear tire | 23.1x30 |
Full dimensions and tires ...  | |
Engine
Engine Detail — 401.5 ci / 6.6 L Diesel
Manufacturer | Ford |
Fuel Type | Diesel |
Configuration | 6-cylinder, liquid-cooled |
Displacement | 401.5 ci
6.6 L |
Bore/Stroke | 4.41x4.41 inches
112 x 112 mm |
Power | 109.25 hp
81.5 kW |
Compression | 16.3:1 |
Rated RPM | 2440 |
Torque | 271 lb-ft
367.5 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1500 |
Transmission
Transmission — Dual Power
Transmission | Dual Power |
Gears | 16 forward and 4 reverse |
Dimensions
Ford 8401 Tires | |
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Ag front | 10.00x16 |
Ag rear | 23.1x30 |
Dimensions | |
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Length | 165 inches
419 cm |
Height (exhaust) | 90 inches
228 cm |
Weight | 10472 lbs
4750 kg |
Ground clearance | 19 inches
48 cm |
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Ford model 8401 tractor.
Ford model 8401 tractor.
Ford model 8401 tractor.
Ford model 8401 tractor.
Ford 8401 cab interior.
Recommended Implements & Sizing Guide
Engineering recommendations for Ford 8401 based on its 109.25 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. |
Fluids, Capacities & Working Autonomy
Standard fluid requirements, service intervals, and continuous runtime estimates for Ford 8401.
Estimated Continuous Field Runtime: 9.2 hrs
Approximately 9.2 hours of continuous field operation at ~75% rated power on a full tank (52 gal / 196.8 L).
Engine Crankcase Oil
Transmission & Hydraulic System
Engine Cooling System
Ford 8401 Specification Unit Converter
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