ford 8600

1972 - 1976

Manufacturer

Ford

Built in Romeo, Michigan, USA

Original price was $15,200 in 1976

Ford 6.6L 6-cyl diesel

8-speed

16-speed partial power shift

Drawbar (tested)

92.42 hp 68.9 kW

PTO (tested)

110.69 hp 82.5 kW

Two-wheel drive

Differential lock

foot pedal

Power steering

Differential hydraulic wet disc brakes

Open operator station. Cab optional.

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

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

Rear Type

II

Rear PTO

independent

Rear PTO Type

540/1000

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

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.

Ground

negative

Charging system

alternator

Charging amps

55

Battery volts

12

Battery AH

128

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