Ford 9600

The Ford 9600 is a tractor produced by Ford. It is equipped with a 401 ci 6.6 L engine. The rated power output is 135.46 hp 101.0 kW. Transmission: Ford Dual Power. Operating weight: 11,860 lbs 5379 kg.

Overview

	1972 - 1976 Row-Crop tractor
1972 - 1976
Row-Crop tractor

Production
Manufacturer	Ford
Row-Crop tractor
Built in Romeo, Michigan, USA
Original price was $17,300 in 1976

Ford 9600 Engine
Ford 6.6L 6-cyl diesel
Engine details ...

Ford 9600 Power
Drawbar (tested)	111.40 hp 83.1 kW
PTO (tested)	135.46 hp 101.0 kW
Performance test details ...

Mechanical
Two-wheel drive
Differential lock	mechanical rear
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
	17.25 gal (Dual Power) 65.3 L
Steering	3 qts 2.8 L

Hydraulics
Capacity	16 gal 60.6 L
	17.25 gal (Dual Power) 65.3 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
Rear lift	18000 lbs 8164 kg

Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear PTO	independent
Rear PTO Type	1000
Engine RPM	1000@1935

Dimensions & Tires
Wheelbase	91.5 inches 232 cm
	108 inches (row-crop) 274 cm
Weight	11,860 lbs 5379 kg
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
Buyer's Guide '74 published in 1974, by Ford
8000, 8600, 9000 and 9600 Repair Time Schedule (SE 3410) published in 1973
9600 Operator's Manual (SE 3378) published in 1972

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
Air cleaner	paper element
Compression	16.5:1
Rated RPM	2200
Idle RPM	700-2470
Firing order	1-5-3-6-2-4
Starter volts	12
Coolant capacity	24 qts 22.7 L
	25.5 qts (with heater) 24.1 L
Coolant change	1200 h
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
Oil change	100 h

Transmission

Transmission options
16-speed partial power shift
8-speed

Transmission — Ford Dual Power

Transmission	Ford Dual Power
Type	partial power shift
Gears	16 forward and 4 reverse
Oil capacity	69 qts 65.3 L
Dual Power adds hydraulically shifted underdrive to the basic eight-speed transmission. Two foot buttons are used to select "power drive" or direct drive. Tractor must be in power drive for stationary PTO work.

Transmission — 8 forward and 2 reverse

Gears	8 forward and 2 reverse
Oil capacity	64 qts 60.6 L
Syncrhonized upshift from 3-to-4 and 7-to-8 using the clutch. Tractor must be stopped for all other shifts.

Dimensions

Ford 9600 Tires
Ag front	7.50-18
	7.50-16 (row-crop)
Ag rear	23.1-34
	18.4-34 (row-crop)
Ag front	11.00-16
Ag rear	18.4-38
	24.5-32
	16.9-38

Dimensions
Wheelbase	91.5 inches 232 cm
	108 inches (row-crop) 274 cm
Length	151 inches 383 cm
	158 inches (row-crop) 401 cm
Width	91.1 inches 231 cm
	84.2 inches (row-crop) 213 cm
Operating weight	11,860 lbs 5379 kg
Ballasted weight	18,000 lbs 8164 kg
Clearance (front axle)	25.3 inches 64 cm
Clearance (rear axle)	29 inches 73 cm
	26.7 inches (row-crop) 67 cm

Ford 9600 Height
Hood	74.1 inches 188 cm
	74 inches (row-crop) 187 cm
Exhaust	117 inches 297 cm
	114.7 inches (row-crop) 291 cm

Tests

Nebraska Tractor Test 1122
Diesel Dual Power 2WD April 2 - 17, 1973 Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1122 file
PTO performance
Power at rated engine speed	135.46 hp 101.0 kW
Fuel use	8.4 gal/hour 31.8 l/hour
Power at rated PTO speed	128.46 hp 95.8 kW
Fuel use	7.6 gal/hour 28.8 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power	111.40 hp 83.1 kW
Gear 8 used for power test.
Max pull	12,203 lbs 5535 kg
Gear 5 used for pull test.

Photos

Ford 9600