The Ford 8401 is a tractor with a rated output of 94 hp, positioning it centrally within its class for power. Manufactured from 1980 to 1985, this tractor features a 6-cylinder diesel liquid-cooled engine, which powers two-wheel drive through a 16-speed gearbox. The listed weight is 4750 kg, making it suitable for tasks covering approximately 200–800 acres.
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Rated power
94 hp
Weight
4750 kg
Catalogue coverage
Variants represented
2
Richest spec table
41 rows
Recorded power
94 hp
Recorded weight
4750 kg
Transmissions
16-speed
Production years
1980-1985
Verified variants
0
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Overview
ManufacturerFordReference
Row-Crop tractorReference
Built in AustraliaReference
Total built720Reference
The Ford model 8401 tractor was Australian designed and manufactured using a variant of the TW-20 engine.Reference
Two-wheel driveReference
Power steeringReference
Cab standard with air-conditioning and radio.Reference
Engine
Ford 6.6L 6-cyl dieselReference
Engine81.5 kWReference
Drawbar (claimed)62.8 kWReference
FordReference
dieselReference
6-cylinderReference
liquid-cooledReference
Displacement6.6 LReference
Bore/Stroke112 x 112 mmReference
Power81.5 kWReference
Compression16.3:1Reference
Rated RPM2440Reference
Torque367.5 NmReference
Torque RPM1500Reference
Transmission
16-speedReference
TransmissionDual PowerReference
Gears16 forward and 4 reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)70.1 kWReference
Hydraulic system53.0 LReference
Capacity53.0 LReference
Pump flow34.1 lpmReference
Rear TypeIIReference
Rear PTO Type540 (1.375)Reference
Engine RPM540@2300Reference
Capacities
Fuel196.8 LReference
Dimensions
Weight4750 kgReference
Front tire10.00x16Reference
Rear tire23.1x30Reference
Ag front10.00x16Reference
Ag rear23.1x30Reference
Length419 cmReference
Height (exhaust)228 cmReference
Ground clearance48 cmReference
Values normalized to UK metric units. Every figure is traced to at least one source; verified specs are cross-checked against two or more.
