Tractor · 1975Unverified
Ford 6600
Ford 6600 — Utility tractor · 76 hp. Reference specifications; pending source verification.
Provisional listing — the headline figure is shown; full specifications are auto-generated and pending verification against published sources.
Rated power
76 hp
Max power
43.2 kW
Weight
5475 to 7020 pounds
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Overview
ManufacturerFordReference
Utility tractorReference
Original price was $11,500 in 1981Reference
In 1977 was available as a utility tractor or row-crop tractor until 1977. After that, the row-crop version was designated the Ford 6700.Reference
Two- or four-wheel driveReference
Final drivesinboard planetaryReference
Differential lockmechanical rearReference
Power steeringReference
Differential mechanical wet disc brakesReference
Open operator station. Cab optional with available heater and air-conditioning.Reference
Variants
6600utility chassisReference
6700row-crop chassisReference
Engine
Ford 4.2L 4-cyl dieselReference
Ford 4.4L 4-cyl dieselReference
Ford 4.2L 4-cyl gasolineReference
Fuel tank75.7 LReference
Fuel tank124.9 LReference
Engine (gross)56.3 kWReference
Engine (net)54.1 kWReference
Drawbar (tested)43.2 kWReference
FordReference
dieselReference
4-cylinderReference
liquid-cooledReference
Displacement4.2 LReference
Bore/Stroke112 x 107 mmReference
Power (net)54.1 kWReference
Power (gross)56.3 kWReference
Air cleaneroil bathReference
Compression16.3:1Reference
Rated RPM2100Reference
Torque271.2 NmReference
Torque RPM1400Reference
Starter volts12Reference
Oil capacity8.5 LReference
Coolant capacity12.3 LReference
liquid-cooled inlineReference
The larger Blue Power Special engine was available in 1981 only. Advertised power performance was the same as the 4.2L.Reference
Displacement4.4 LReference
Bore/Stroke112 x 112 mmReference
gasolineReference
The gasoline engine was available on the 6600 through 1978. Starting in 1979, only the diesel engine was available.Reference
Compression7.75:1Reference
Power at rated engine speed50.2 kWReference
Max power43.2 kWReference
Power at rated engine speed52.6 kWReference
Max power41.5 kWReference
Power at rated engine speed50.8 kWReference
Max power41.6 kWReference
Transmission
8-speed gearReference
16-speed two-speed power shiftReference
TypegearReference
Gears8 forward and 2 reverseReference
Clutch304mm dry discReference
TransmissionDual-PowerReference
Typetwo-speed power shiftReference
Gears16 forward and 4 reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)52.2 kWReference
PTO (tested)52.6 kWReference
Typeopen centerReference
Pressure144.8 barReference
Valves1 or 2Reference
Pump flow36.7 lpmReference
Rear TypeIIReference
Controltop-link draft sensingReference
Rear lift1832 kgReference
Rear PTOindependentReference
Rear PTO Type540 (1.375)Reference
Rear PTO Type540/1000 (1.375)Reference
Power at rated PTO speed47.5 kWReference
Power at rated PTO speed52.3 kWReference
Power at rated PTO speed50.7 kWReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase223 cmReference
Weight5475 to 7020 poundsReference
Front tire7.50-16Reference
Rear tire186.9-30Reference
Ag front7.50-16Reference
Ag rear186.9-30Reference
Length389 cmReference
Width185 cmReference
Height (hood)173 cmReference
Height (cab)270 cmReference
Clearance (front axle)45 cmReference
Front tread133 to 204 cmReference
Rear tread132 to 203 cmReference
Rear tread167 to 228 cmReference
Shipping2483 kgReference
Operating2667 kgReference
Operating3184 kgReference
Ballasted4399 kgReference
Ford 6600 attachments
front-end loaderReference
6600 Serial Numbers
Location:On transmission housing, front-right cornerReference
1975C450700Reference
1976C490300Reference
1977C527300Reference
1978C560500Reference
1979C595800Reference
1980C635700Reference
1981C660700Reference
FAQ: How to read a serial number table.Reference
Electrical
GroundnegativeReference
Charging systemalternatorReference
Charging amps32Reference
Charging amps51 )Reference
Battery volts12Reference
Battery AH128Reference
Attachment overview
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Ford 772QT loaderReference
Test results
NTTL 998: gasoline 8-speed 2WDReference
NTTL 1217: diesel 8-speed 2WDReference
NTTL 1224: diesel 16-speed 2WDReference
Gasoline 8-speed 2WDNovember 7 - 25, 1968Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 998 fileReference
PTO performanceReference
Fuel use22.0 l/hourReference
Fuel use20.4 l/hourReference
Drawbar performanceReference
Fuel use22.7 l/hourReference
Gear 4 used for power test.Reference
Max pull3287 kgReference
Gear 2 used for pull test.Reference
Diesel 8-speed 2WDJune 14 - 23, 1976Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1217 fileReference
Fuel use17.4 l/hourReference
Fuel use17.0 l/hourReference
Max pull3234 kgReference
Diesel 16-speed 2WDSeptember 22 - October 12, 1976Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1224 fileReference
Gear 8 used for power test.Reference
Max pull3296 kgReference
Gear 5 used for pull test.Reference
Values normalized to UK metric units. Every figure is traced to at least one source; verified specs are cross-checked against two or more.