Ford 9600
The Ford 9600 is a tractor produced by Ford. It is equipped with a 401 ci 6.6 L engine. The listed engine power is 135.46 hp 101.0 kW. Transmission: Ford Dual Power. Operating weight: 11,860 lbs 5379 kg.
Engine Power
135.46 hp
101.0 kW
Fuel & Capacities
43 gal
162.8 L
Transmission
Ford Dual Power
Operating Weight
11,860 lbs
5379 kg
Overview
 | 1972 - 1976
Row-Crop tractor |
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Production | |
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Manufacturer | Ford |
Row-Crop tractor | |
Built in Romeo, Michigan, USA | |
Original price was $17,300 in 1976 | |
Ford 9600 Engine | |
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Ford 6.6L 6-cyl diesel | |
Engine details ...  |
Ford 9600 Power | |
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Drawbar (tested) | 111.40 hp
83.1 kW |
PTO (tested) | 135.46 hp
101.0 kW |
Performance test details ...  | |
Mechanical | |
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Two-wheel drive | |
Differential lock | mechanical rear |
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 |
17.25 gal (Dual Power)
65.3 L | |
Steering | 3 qts
2.8 L |
Hydraulics | |
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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 | |
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Rear Type | III/II |
Rear lift | 18000 lbs
8164 kg |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Rear PTO | independent |
Rear PTO Type | 1000 |
Engine RPM | 1000@1935 |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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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 | |
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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 | |
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 | |
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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. | |
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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. | |
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Dimensions
Ford 9600 Tires | |
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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 | |
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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 | |
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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 | |
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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
Recommended Implements & Sizing Guide
Engineering recommendations for Ford 9600 based on its 135.46 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 | 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 9600.
Estimated Continuous Field Runtime: 6.1 hrs
Approximately 6.1 hours of continuous field operation at ~75% rated power on a full tank (43 gal / 162.8 L).
Estimated 75% Load Fuel Burn~7 gal/hr (26.7 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 9600 Specification Unit Converter
Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for Ford 9600.
Converted Equivalents:
Horsepower (HP)135.5 hp
Kilowatts (kW)101 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)137.3 PS
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