Ford 8600
The Ford 8600 is a tractor produced by Ford. It is equipped with a 401 ci 6.6 L engine. The listed engine power is 110.69 hp 82.5 kW. Transmission: Dual Power. Operating weight: 8033 to 11430 pounds.
Engine Power
110.69 hp
82.5 kW
Fuel & Capacities
43 gal
162.8 L
Transmission
Dual Power
Operating Weight
8033 to 11430 pounds
Overview
 | 1972 - 1976 |
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Production | |
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Manufacturer | Ford |
Built in Romeo, Michigan, USA | |
Original price was $15,200 in 1976 | |
Ford 8600 Engine | |
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Ford 6.6L 6-cyl diesel | |
Engine details ...  |
Ford 8600 Power | |
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Drawbar (tested) | 92.42 hp
68.9 kW |
PTO (tested) | 110.69 hp
82.5 kW |
Performance test details ...  | |
Mechanical | |
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Two-wheel drive | |
Differential lock | foot pedal |
Power steering | |
Differential hydraulic wet disc brakes | |
Open operator station. Cab optional. | |
Capacity | |
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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 | |
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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 | |
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Rear Type | II |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Rear PTO | independent |
Rear PTO Type | 540/1000 |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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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 ...  | |
Electrical | |
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Ground | negative |
Charging system | alternator |
Charging amps | 55 |
Battery volts | 12 |
Battery AH | 128 |
References | |
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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 |
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 |
Air cleaner | dry |
Compression | 16.5:1 |
Rated RPM | 2300 |
Firing order | 1-5-3-6-2-4 |
Starter volts | 12 |
Coolant capacity | 18 qts
17.0 L |
19.5 qts (with heater)
18.5 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 | |
16-speed partial power shift |
Transmission — 8 forward and 2 reverse
Gears | 8 forward and 2 reverse |
Oil capacity | 64 qts
60.6 L |
Four gears with two ranges. The up-shift from 3-to-4 and 7-to-8 synchronized. Tractor must be stopped, and clutch used, for all other shifts. | |
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Transmission — Dual Power
Transmission | Dual Power |
Type | partial power shift |
Gears | 16 forward and 4 reverse |
Oil capacity | 69 qts
65.3 L |
Dual Power adds a power shift to the basic eight-speed transmission. Two foot buttons control the shift, the left button engages direct drive (normal) mode while the right "power drive" button provides the lower range. The power drive button must be down for stationary PTO work. | |
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Dimensions
Ford 8600 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 | 18.4-38 |
23.1-30 | |
23.1-34 | |
15.5-38 | |
16.9-38 | |
Dimensions | |
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Wheelbase | 91.5 inches (all purpose)
232 cm |
108 inches (row crop)
274 cm | |
Length | 154.8 inches (row crop)
393 cm |
148.3 inches (all purpose)
376 cm | |
Width | 85 inches
215 cm |
Ground clearance | 25.3 inches (all purpose front axle)
64 cm |
26.7 inches (all purpose rear axle)
67 cm | |
24 inches (row crop front axle)
60 cm | |
25.2 inches (row crop rear axle)
64 cm | |
Ford 8600 Weight | |
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8,033 lbs (all purpose)
3643 kg | |
9,020 lbs (row crop)
4091 kg | |
Operating | 11,430 lbs
5184 kg |
Ballasted | 14,790 lbs
6708 kg |
Ford 8600 Height | |
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Hood | 74 inches (all purpose)
187 cm |
73 inches (row crop)
185 cm | |
Exhaust | 106 inches (all purpose)
269 cm |
104.6 inches (row crop)
265 cm | |
Tests
Nebraska Tractor Test 1121 | |
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Diesel Dual Power 2WD
April 2 - 14, 1973
Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1121 file | |
PTO performance | |
Power at rated engine speed | 110.69 hp
82.5 kW |
Fuel use | 7.3 gal/hour
27.6 l/hour |
Power at rated PTO speed | 99.32 hp
74.1 kW |
Fuel use | 6.3 gal/hour
23.8 l/hour |
Drawbar performance | |
Max power | 92.42 hp
68.9 kW |
Fuel use | 7.3 gal/hour
27.6 l/hour |
Gear 5PD used for power test. | |
Max pull | 11,363 lbs
5154 kg |
Gear 2DD used for pull test. | |
Photos
Ford 8600
Recommended Implements & Sizing Guide
Engineering recommendations for Ford 8600 based on its 110.69 HP power envelope and ASAE agricultural standards.
| Implement & Operation | Recommended Size | Workload Rating | Engineering Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
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 8600.
Estimated Continuous Field Runtime: 7.5 hrs
Approximately 7.5 hours of continuous field operation at ~75% rated power on a full tank (43 gal / 162.8 L).
Estimated 75% Load Fuel Burn~5.8 gal/hr (21.8 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 8600 Specification Unit Converter
Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for Ford 8600.
Converted Equivalents:
Horsepower (HP)110.7 hp
Kilowatts (kW)82.5 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)112.2 PS
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