Ford 9000

The Ford 9000 is a tractor produced by Ford. It is equipped with a 401 ci 6.6 L engine. The rated power output is 145 hp 108.1 kW. Transmission: Dual Power. Operating weight: 9800 to 10320 pounds.

Engine Power
145 hp 108.1 kW
Fuel & Capacities
43 gal 162.8 L
Transmission
Dual Power
Operating Weight
9800 to 10320 pounds

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Overview

Ford 9000 tractor photo
1970 - 1972 Row-Crop tractor
1970 - 1972
Row-Crop tractor
Production
Manufacturer
Ford
Row-Crop tractor
Built in Highland Park, Michigan, USA
Original price
$11,600
Variants
9100
all-purpose
9200
row-crop
Ford 9000 Engine
Ford 6.6L 6-cyl diesel
Engine details ...
Ford 9000 Power
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
Two-wheel drive
Final drives
planetary
Power steering
Differential hydraulic wet disc brakes
Open operator station. Cab optional
Capacity
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
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
Rear Type
III/II
Control
position control and lower-link draft sensing
Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear PTO
independent
Rear PTO Type
1000
Dimensions & Tires
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
Ground
negative
Charging system
alternator
Charging amps
55
Battery volts
12
Battery AH
128
References
9000 references literature
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
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.
9000  gear speeds

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.
9000 Dual Power two-speed power shift speeds

Dimensions

Ford 9000 Tires
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
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
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
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.

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