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Ford 8400 vs Ford A-66
Verdict: Ford 8400 vs Ford A-66
The Ford 8400 and the Ford A-66 are both industrial tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Ford A-66 leads on rated power with 160 hp against 125 hp. Ford 8400 is the lighter machine (5,005 kg vs 23,932 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Ford A-66 is the newer design (1975 vs 1968). In short: choose the Ford A-66 for outright pulling power, or the Ford 8400 if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.
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Ford
85
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Ford
85
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
125 hp
160 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
FordReference
FordReference
liquid-cooled inlineReference
liquid-cooledReference
Final drives
planetaryReference
inboard planetaryReference
Differential lock
hydraulic rearReference
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Variants
8000
farm tractorReference
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Engine
Fuel tank
162.8 LReference
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Engine (gross)
93.1 kWReference
119.3 kWReference
Engine (net)
80.8 kWReference
111.9 kWReference
Displacement
6.6 LReference
6.6 LReference
Bore/Stroke
112 x 112 mmReference
112 x 112 mmReference
Power (net)
80.8 kWReference
111.9 kWReference
Power (gross)
93.1 kWReference
119.3 kWReference
Fuel system
direct injectionReference
direct injectionReference
Air cleaner
dryReference
dryReference
Compression
16.5:1Reference
15.6:1Reference
Rated RPM
2300Reference
2200Reference
Torque
415.6 NmReference
547.8 NmReference
Torque RPM
1400Reference
1600Reference
Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
11.4 LReference
34.1 LReference
Coolant capacity
17.0 LReference
36.9 LReference
Transmission
Transmission
Dual PowerReference
Allison 2000Reference
Gears
16 forward and 4 reverseReference
4 forward and 2 reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)
78.8 kWReference
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Type
two-speed power shiftReference
power shiftReference
Pressure
172.4 barReference
172.4 barReference
Pump flow
60.6 lpmReference
121.1 lpmReference
Steering flow
15.9 lpmReference
83.3 lpmReference
Rear PTO
independentReference
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Rear PTO Type
540/1000Reference
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Hydraulic system
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189.2 LReference
Capacity
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189.2 LReference
Total flow
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287.7 lpmReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
232 cmReference
281 cmReference
Weight
5005 kgReference
23932 to 29054 poundsReference
Front tire
7.50-18Reference
20.5-25Reference
Rear tire
23.1-30Reference
20.5-25Reference
Industrial front
7.50-18Reference
20.5-25Reference
Industrial rear
23.1-30Reference
20.5-25Reference
Length
391 cmReference
655 cmReference
Width
231 cmReference
261 cmReference
Height (steering wheel)
234 cmReference
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Height (hood)
188 cmReference
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Clearance (front axle)
64 cmReference
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Clearance (rear axle)
46 cmReference
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Front tread
142 to 213 cmReference
205 cmReference
Rear tread
172 to 203 cmReference
205 cmReference
Shipping weight
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10855 kgReference
Operating weight
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13178 kgReference
Ground clearance
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45 cmReference
Electrical
Charging system
alternatorReference
alternatorReference
Charging amps
55Reference
72Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Battery AH
128Reference
128Reference
Battery CCA
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750Reference
Capacities
Fuel
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189.2 LReference
Ford A-66 attachments
Ford A-66 Height
ROPS
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325 cmReference
Cab
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325 cmReference
Exhaust
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340 cmReference
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.