Compare/Ford 8100 vs Ford 8600

Ford 8100 vs Ford 8600

Verdict: Ford 8100 vs Ford 8600

The Ford 8100 and the Ford 8600 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Ford 8100 leads on rated power with 115 hp against 111 hp. Ford 8100 is the lighter machine (4,117 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 8100 is the newer design (1978 vs 1972). In short: choose the Ford 8100 for outright pulling power, or the Ford 8600 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

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Ford

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

115 hp

111 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Distributor

FordReference

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Manufacturer

CountyReference

FordReference

With 14-38 rear tires.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

Final drives

planetaryReference

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Differential lock

mechanical rearReference

foot pedalReference

Engine

Fuel tank

232.0 LReference

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Engine

85.8 kWReference

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Displacement

6.2 LReference

6.6 LReference

Bore/Stroke

107 x 115 mmReference

112 x 112 mmReference

Power

85.8 kWReference

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Air cleaner

dryReference

Rated RPM

2100Reference

2300Reference

Firing order

1-5-3-6-2-4Reference

Starter type

electricReference

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Fuel system

direct injectionReference

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Compression

16:11Reference

16.5:1Reference

Torque

416.3 NmReference

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Torque RPM

1600Reference

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Oil capacity

13.6 LReference

65.3 LReference

Drawbar (tested)

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68.9 kWReference

Starter volts

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12Reference

Coolant capacity

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18.5 LReference

Intake valve clearance

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0.381 mmReference

Exhaust valve clearance

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0.457 mmReference

Power at rated engine speed

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82.5 kWReference

Max power

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68.9 kWReference

Transmission

Dual PowerReference

Gears

16 forward and 4 reverseReference

Clutch

305mm dry discReference

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PTO & Hydraulics

Type

two-speed power shiftReference

partial power shiftReference

Pressure

172.4 barReference

Pump flow

39.4 lpmReference

45.4 lpmReference

Rear Type

IIReference

Control

position and draft controlReference

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Rear lift

2893 kgReference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

540/1000 (1.375)Reference

540/1000Reference

Engine RPM

1000@2060Reference

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PTO (tested)

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82.5 kWReference

Hydraulic system

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65.5 LReference

Capacity

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65.5 LReference

Steering flow

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15.9 lpmReference

Steering cap.

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2.8 LReference

Steering press.

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103.4 barReference

Power at rated PTO speed

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74.1 kWReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

260 cmReference

274 cmReference

Weight

4117 kgReference

8033 to 11430 poundsReference

Front tire

11.00-16Reference

7.50-18Reference

Rear tire

14-38Reference

18.4-34Reference

Ag front

11.00-16Reference

7.50-18Reference

Ag rear

14-38Reference

16.9-38Reference

Length

419 cmReference

376 cmReference

Width

199 cmReference

215 cmReference

Height (cab)

292 cmReference

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Height (exhaust)

302 cmReference

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Clearance (front axle)

55 cmReference

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Clearance (rear axle)

74 cmReference

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Clearance (drawbar)

55 cmReference

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Front tread

142 to 203 cmReference

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Rear tread

152 to 203 cmReference

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Ground clearance

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64 cmReference

Operating

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5184 kgReference

Ballasted

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6708 kgReference

Electrical

Charging system

alternatorReference

Charging amps

46Reference

55Reference

Battery volts

12Reference

Battery AH

128Reference

Ground

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negativeReference

Speeds

Capacities

Fuel

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162.8 LReference

Steering

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2.8 LReference

8600 Serial Numbers

1972

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C327200Reference

1973

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C367300Reference

1974

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C405200Reference

1975

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C450700Reference

1976

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C490300Reference

Location:

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Inside tool box cover and on top of rear axle, near top link mount.Reference

Ford 8600 Height

Hood

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185 cmReference

Exhaust

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265 cmReference

Test results

Fuel use

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23.8 l/hourReference

Max pull

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5154 kgReference

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.