Tractor · 1968Unverified
Ford 8000
Ford 8000 — Row-Crop tractor · 106 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
106 hp
Max power
64.7 kW
Weight
4526 kg
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Overview
ManufacturerFordReference
Row-Crop tractorReference
Built in Highland Park, Michigan, USAReference
Original price was $10,000 in 1972Reference
Two-wheel driveReference
Differential lockhydraulic rearReference
Power steeringReference
Differential hydraulic wet disc brakesReference
Open operator station. Cab optional with optional heat and air-conditioning.Reference
Variants
8100all-purposeReference
8200row-cropReference
8400industrial tractorReference
Engine
Ford 6.6L 6-cyl dieselReference
Engine86.1 kWReference
Drawbar (tested)69.1 kWReference
FordReference
dieselReference
6-cylinderReference
liquid-cooledReference
Displacement6.6 LReference
Bore/Stroke112 x 112 mmReference
Power86.1 kWReference
Air cleanerdryReference
Compression16.5:1Reference
Rated RPM2300Reference
Torque384.4 NmReference
Torque RPM1400Reference
Firing order1-5-3-6-2-4Reference
Starter volts12Reference
Coolant capacity17.0 LReference
Intake valve clearance0.381 mmReference
Exhaust valve clearance0.457 mmReference
Oil capacity11.4 LReference
Power at rated engine speed78.9 kWReference
Max power64.7 kWReference
Power at rated engine speed78.8 kWReference
Max power69.1 kWReference
Transmission
8-speed gearReference
16-speed two-speed power shiftReference
TransmissionDual RangeReference
TypegearReference
Gears8 forward and 2 reverseReference
Oil capacity11.4 LReference
Oil typeESN-M2C77-AReference
TransmissionDual PowerReference
Typetwo-speed power shiftReference
Gears16 forward and 4 reverseReference
The optional Dual Power transmission became available in 1969.Reference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)78.3 kWReference
PTO (tested)78.9 kWReference
Hydraulic system37.9 LReference
Typeopen centerReference
Capacity37.9 LReference
Pressure172.4 barReference
Pump flow45.4 lpmReference
Steering flow15.9 lpmReference
Steering press.106.9 barReference
Rear TypeIIReference
Rear PTOindependentReference
Rear PTO Type540/1000Reference
Engine RPM540@1900Reference
Engine RPM1000@1935Reference
Power at rated PTO speed70.4 kWReference
Power at rated PTO speed70.3 kWReference
Capacities
Fuel162.8 LReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase274 cmReference
Wheelbase232 cmReference
Weight4526 kgReference
Front tire7.50-18Reference
Rear tire18.4-34Reference
Ag front7.50-18 (all purpose)Reference
Ag front7.50-16 (row crop)Reference
Ag rear18.4-34 (all purpose)Reference
Ag rear16.9-34 (row crop)Reference
Ag front10.00-16Reference
Ag front7.50-18Reference
Ag rear23.1-30Reference
Ag rear23.1-34Reference
Ag rear15.5-38Reference
Length393 cmReference
Length376 cmReference
Width215 cmReference
Operating weight4526 kgReference
Ballasted weight6804 kgReference
Ground clearance60 cmReference
Ground clearance64 cmReference
Ground clearance64 cmReference
Ground clearance67 cmReference
Rear axle85 mmReference
Ford 8000 attachments
front-end loaderReference
8000 Serial Numbers
Location:Inside tool box cover and on top of rear axle, near top link mount.Reference
1968C190200Reference
1969C226000Reference
1970C257600Reference
1971C292100Reference
1972C327200Reference
FAQ: How to read a serial number table.Reference
Electrical
GroundnegativeReference
Charging systemgeneratorReference
Charging systemalternatorReference
Charging amps22 (gen)Reference
Charging amps55 (alt)Reference
Battery volts12Reference
Battery AH128Reference
Attachment overview
Ford 773 loaderReference
Ford 774 loaderReference
Ford 8000 Height
Hood185 cmReference
Hood187 cmReference
Exhaust265 cmReference
Exhaust269 cmReference
Test results
NTTL 973: diesel 8-speed 2WDReference
NTTL 1026: diesel 16-speed 2WDReference
Diesel 8-speed 2WDMay 6 - 11, 1968Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 973 fileReference
PTO performanceReference
Fuel use25.0 l/hourReference
Fuel use20.8 l/hourReference
Drawbar performanceReference
Fuel use24.6 l/hourReference
Gear 3 used for power test.Reference
Max pull5217 kgReference
Gear 2 used for pull test.Reference
Diesel 16-speed 2WDOctober 21 - 30, 1969Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1026 fileReference
Fuel use25.7 l/hourReference
Fuel use21.2 l/hourReference
Gear 8 used for power test.Reference
Max pull5153 kgReference
Gear 2DD 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.