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Ford 9600 vs Muir-Hill 161
Verdict: Ford 9600 vs Muir-Hill 161
The Ford 9600 and the Muir-Hill 161 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 135 hp. Ford 9600 is the lighter machine (5,379 kg vs 5,443 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Ford 9600 is the newer design (1972 vs 1969). Use the full side-by-side spec tables below to weigh the details against your own operation, and confirm with a dealer demo.
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Fit & specs
Ford
85
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Muir-Hill
85
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
135 hp
135 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
FordReference
Muir-HillReference
Syncrhonized upshift from 3-to-4 and 7-to-8 using the clutch. Tractor must be stopped for all other shifts.Reference
liquid-cooled V-8Reference
Differential lock
mechanical rearReference
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Drive
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4x4 4WDReference
Engine
Drawbar (tested)
83.1 kWReference
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Displacement
6.6 LReference
8.4 LReference
Bore/Stroke
112 x 112 mmReference
108 x 114 mmReference
Air cleaner
paper elementReference
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Compression
16.5:1Reference
16.5:1Reference
Rated RPM
2200Reference
2500Reference
Idle RPM
700-2470Reference
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Firing order
1-5-3-6-2-4Reference
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Starter volts
12Reference
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Coolant capacity
24.1 LReference
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Coolant change
1200 hReference
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Intake valve clearance
0.381 mmReference
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Exhaust valve clearance
0.457 mmReference
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Oil capacity
60.6 LReference
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Oil change
100 hReference
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Power at rated engine speed
101.0 kWReference
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Max power
83.1 kWReference
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Fuel tank
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291.4 LReference
Engine
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138.0 kWReference
Power
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138.0 kWReference
Torque
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528.8 NmReference
Torque RPM
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1500Reference
Starter type
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electricReference
Transmission
Transmission
Ford Dual PowerReference
Fuller RT 610Reference
Type
partial power shiftReference
gearReference
Gears
8 forward and 2 reverseReference
10 forward and 2 reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (tested)
101.0 kWReference
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Hydraulic system
65.3 LReference
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Capacity
65.3 LReference
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Pressure
172.4 barReference
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Pump flow
60.6 lpmReference
94.6 lpmReference
Steering flow
15.9 lpmReference
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Steering cap.
2.8 LReference
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Steering press.
103.4 barReference
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Rear Type
III/IIReference
IIIReference
Rear lift
8164 kgReference
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Rear PTO
independentReference
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Rear PTO Type
1000Reference
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Engine RPM
1000@1935Reference
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Power at rated PTO speed
95.8 kWReference
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PTO (claimed)
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100.7 kWReference
Valves
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2Reference
Capacities
Fuel
162.8 LReference
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Steering
2.8 LReference
powerReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
274 cmReference
198 cmReference
Weight
5379 kgReference
5443 kgReference
Front tire
7.50-18Reference
23.1/18x26Reference
Rear tire
23.1-34Reference
23.1/18x26Reference
Ag front
11.00-16Reference
23.1/18x26Reference
Ag rear
16.9-38Reference
23.1/18x26Reference
Length
401 cmReference
419 cmReference
Width
213 cmReference
247 cmReference
Operating weight
5379 kgReference
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Ballasted weight
8164 kgReference
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Clearance (front axle)
64 cmReference
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Clearance (rear axle)
67 cmReference
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Height (hood)
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223 cmReference
Height (cab)
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289 cmReference
Front tread
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187 cmReference
Rear tread
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187 cmReference
9600 Serial Numbers
1972
C327200Reference
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1973
C367300Reference
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1974
C405200Reference
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1975
C450700Reference
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1976
C490300Reference
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Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
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Charging system
alternatorReference
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Charging amps
55Reference
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Battery volts
12Reference
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Battery AH
128Reference
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Ford 9600 Height
Hood
187 cmReference
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Exhaust
291 cmReference
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Test results
Fuel use
28.8 l/hourReference
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Max pull
5535 kgReference
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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.