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Ford 8000 vs Ford 8600
Verdict: Ford 8000 vs Ford 8600
The Ford 8000 and the Ford 8600 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Ford 8600 leads on rated power with 111 hp against 106 hp. Ford 8000 is the lighter machine (4,526 kg vs 8,033 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Ford 8600 is the newer design (1972 vs 1968). In short: choose the Ford 8600 for outright pulling power, or the Ford 8000 if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.
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Fit & specs
Ford
85
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Ford
85
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
106 hp
111 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
FordReference
FordReference
The optional Dual Power transmission became available in 1969.Reference
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.Reference
Differential lock
hydraulic rearReference
foot pedalReference
Variants
8100
all-purposeReference
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8200
row-cropReference
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8400
industrial tractorReference
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Engine
Engine
86.1 kWReference
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Drawbar (tested)
69.1 kWReference
68.9 kWReference
Displacement
6.6 LReference
6.6 LReference
Bore/Stroke
112 x 112 mmReference
112 x 112 mmReference
Power
86.1 kWReference
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Air cleaner
dryReference
dryReference
Compression
16.5:1Reference
16.5:1Reference
Rated RPM
2300Reference
2300Reference
Torque
384.4 NmReference
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Torque RPM
1400Reference
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Firing order
1-5-3-6-2-4Reference
1-5-3-6-2-4Reference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Coolant capacity
17.0 LReference
18.5 LReference
Intake valve clearance
0.381 mmReference
0.381 mmReference
Exhaust valve clearance
0.457 mmReference
0.457 mmReference
Oil capacity
11.4 LReference
65.3 LReference
Power at rated engine speed
78.8 kWReference
82.5 kWReference
Max power
69.1 kWReference
68.9 kWReference
Transmission
Transmission
Dual PowerReference
Dual PowerReference
Gears
16 forward and 4 reverseReference
16 forward and 4 reverseReference
Oil type
ESN-M2C77-AReference
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PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)
78.3 kWReference
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PTO (tested)
78.9 kWReference
82.5 kWReference
Hydraulic system
37.9 LReference
65.5 LReference
Type
two-speed power shiftReference
partial power shiftReference
Capacity
37.9 LReference
65.5 LReference
Pressure
172.4 barReference
172.4 barReference
Pump flow
45.4 lpmReference
45.4 lpmReference
Steering flow
15.9 lpmReference
15.9 lpmReference
Steering press.
106.9 barReference
103.4 barReference
Rear Type
IIReference
IIReference
Rear PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Rear PTO Type
540/1000Reference
540/1000Reference
Engine RPM
1000@1935Reference
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Power at rated PTO speed
70.3 kWReference
74.1 kWReference
Steering cap.
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2.8 LReference
Capacities
Fuel
162.8 LReference
162.8 LReference
Steering
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2.8 LReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
232 cmReference
274 cmReference
Weight
4526 kgReference
8033 to 11430 poundsReference
Front tire
7.50-18Reference
7.50-18Reference
Rear tire
18.4-34Reference
18.4-34Reference
Ag front
7.50-18Reference
7.50-18Reference
Ag rear
15.5-38Reference
16.9-38Reference
Length
376 cmReference
376 cmReference
Width
215 cmReference
215 cmReference
Operating weight
4526 kgReference
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Ballasted weight
6804 kgReference
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Ground clearance
67 cmReference
64 cmReference
Rear axle
85 mmReference
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Operating
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5184 kgReference
Ballasted
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6708 kgReference
Ford 8000 attachments
8000 Serial Numbers
1968
C190200Reference
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1969
C226000Reference
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1970
C257600Reference
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1971
C292100Reference
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1972
C327200Reference
C327200Reference
Location:
Inside tool box cover and on top of rear axle, near top link mount.Reference
Inside tool box cover and on top of rear axle, near top link mount.Reference
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging system
alternatorReference
alternatorReference
Charging amps
55 (alt)Reference
55Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Battery AH
128Reference
128Reference
Attachment overview
Ford 8000 Height
Hood
187 cmReference
185 cmReference
Exhaust
269 cmReference
265 cmReference
Test results
Fuel use
21.2 l/hourReference
23.8 l/hourReference
Max pull
5153 kgReference
5154 kgReference
8600 Serial Numbers
1973
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C367300Reference
1974
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C405200Reference
1975
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C450700Reference
1976
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C490300Reference
Ford 8600 Height
Fit score weighs budget, operation size, crop match and data confidence against the details above. It’s guidance, not advice — always confirm with a dealer demo.