Ford 9000
The Ford 9000 is a tractor produced by Ford. It is equipped with a 401 ci 6.6 L engine. The listed engine power is Diesel (listed): 145 hp / 108.1 kW. Transmission: Dual Power. Operating weight: 9800 to 10320 pounds.
Engine Power
Diesel (listed): 145 hp / 108.1 kW
Fuel & Capacities
43 gal
162.8 L
Transmission
Dual Power
Operating Weight
9800 to 10320 pounds
Overview
 | 1970 - 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 | $11,600 |
Variants | |
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9100 | all-purpose |
9200 | row-crop |
Ford 9000 Engine | |
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Ford 6.6L 6-cyl diesel | |
Engine details ...  |
Ford 9000 Power | |
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Engine | 145 hp
108.1 kW |
PTO (claimed) | 130 hp
96.9 kW |
Drawbar (tested) | 110.35 hp
82.3 kW |
PTO (tested) | 131.22 hp
97.9 kW |
Performance test details ...  | |
Mechanical | |
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Two-wheel drive | |
Final drives | planetary |
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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Type | open center |
Capacity | 16 gal
60.6 L |
17.3 gal (Dual Power)
65.5 L | |
Pressure | 2500 psi
172.4 bar |
Pump flow | 16 gpm
60.6 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 | III/II |
Control | position control and lower-link draft sensing |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Rear PTO | independent |
Rear PTO Type | 1000 |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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All purpose Wheelbase | 91.5 inches
232 cm |
Row crop Wheelbase | 108 inches
274 cm |
Weight | 9800 to 10320 pounds |
Front tire | 7.50-18 |
Rear tire | 23.1-34 |
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 '73 published in 1973, by Ford | |
8000, 8600, 9000 and 9600 Repair Time Schedule (SE 3410) published in 1973 | |
9000 Operator's Manual (SE 3259) published in 1969 | |
Ford Tractor Sales Handbook published in 1968 |
Engine
Engine Detail — 401 ci / 6.6 L Diesel
Manufacturer | Ford |
Configuration | turbocharged diesel, 6-cylinder, liquid-cooled |
Displacement | 401 ci
6.6 L |
Bore/Stroke | 4.40x4.40 inches
112 x 112 mm |
Power | 145 hp
108.1 kW |
Air cleaner | dry |
Compression | 16.5:1 |
Rated RPM | 2200 |
Torque | 374 lb-ft
507.1 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 |
Firing order | 1-5-3-6-2-4 |
Starter volts | 12 |
Coolant capacity | 24 qts
22.7 L |
25.5 qts*Coolant capacity with cab heater.
24.1 L | |
Intake valve clearance | 0.015 inches*Hot
0.381 mm |
Exhaust valve clearance | 0.018 inches*Hot
0.457 mm |
Oil capacity | 14 qts
13.2 L |
Transmission
Transmission options | |
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8-speed gear | |
16-speed two-speed power shift |
Transmission — 8 forward and 2 reverse gear
Type | gear |
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 | two-speed 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 9000 Tires | |
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All purpose Ag front | 7.50-18 |
Row crop Ag front | 7.50-16 |
All purpose Ag rear | 23.1-34 |
Row crop Ag rear | 18.4-34 |
Ag front | 11.00-16 |
Ag rear | 18.4-34 |
18.4-38 | |
24.5-32 | |
16.9-38 | |
18.4-38 | |
Dimensions | |
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All purpose Wheelbase | 91.5 inches
232 cm |
Row crop Wheelbase | 108 inches
274 cm |
All purpose Length | 151 inches
383 cm |
Row crop Length | 158 inches
401 cm |
All purpose Width | 91.1 inches
231 cm |
Row crop Width | 82.4 inches
209 cm |
All purpose Weight | 9800 lbs
4445 kg |
Row crop Weight | 10320 lbs
4681 kg |
Clearance (front axle) | 25.3 inches
64 cm |
All purpose Clearance (rear axle) | 29 inches
73 cm |
Row crop Clearance (rear axle) | 26.7 inches
67 cm |
Bar rear axle | 84 inch length
2133 mm |
Bar rear axle | 100 inch length
2540 mm |
Front tread | 56 to 84 inches
142 to 213 cm |
Rear tread | 68 to 90 inches
172 to 228 cm |
Ford 9000 Height | |
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All purpose Hood | 74.1 inches
188 cm |
Row crop Hood | 74 inches
187 cm |
All purpose Exhaust | 117 inches
297 cm |
Row crop Exhaust | 114.7 inches
291 cm |
Tests
Nebraska Tractor Test 1027 | |
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Diesel Dual Power 2WD
October 21 - 30, 1969
Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1027 file | |
PTO performance | |
Power at rated engine speed | 131.22 hp
97.9 kW |
Fuel use | 8.0 gal/hour
30.3 l/hour |
Power at rated PTO speed | 126.02 hp
94.0 kW |
Fuel use | 7.3 gal/hour
27.6 l/hour |
Drawbar performance | |
Max power | 110.35 hp
82.3 kW |
Fuel use | 8.0 gal/hour
30.3 l/hour |
Gear 5PD used for power test. | |
Max pull | 13,981 lbs
6341 kg |
Gear 3PD used for pull test. | |
Attachments
Attachment overview | |
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Ford 773 loader | |
Ford 774 loader |
Photos
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Recommended Implements & Sizing Guide
Engineering recommendations for Ford 9000 based on its 145 HP power envelope and ASAE agricultural standards.
| Implement & Operation | Recommended Size | Workload Rating | Engineering Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
Moldboard PlowPrimary Tillage | 5 to 7 Bottom (18")5 - 7 铧 (45 cm) | Commercial / Field Scale | Large acreage tillage; requires front ballast weights. |
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 | 15 to 22 ft Folding Disc4.5 - 6.7 m 折叠式圆盘耙 | Commercial / Field Scale | Wide commercial field leveling; requires hydraulic remotes. |
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 9000.
Estimated Continuous Field Runtime: 5.7 hrs
Approximately 5.7 hours of continuous field operation at ~75% rated power on a full tank (43 gal / 162.8 L).
Estimated 75% Load Fuel Burn~7.5 gal/hr (28.5 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 9000 Specification Unit Converter
Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for Ford 9000.
Converted Equivalents:
Horsepower (HP)145 hp
Kilowatts (kW)108.1 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)147 PS
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