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Tractor · 1972Unverified

Ford 8600

Name: Ford 8600
Brand: Ford

Ford 8600 · 111 hp. Reference specifications; pending source verification.

The Ford 8600 is a tractor model with a rated power output of 111 hp, positioning it in the middle of its class. Manufactured from 1972 to 1976, this model is powered by a 6-cylinder diesel liquid-cooled engine, transmitting power through a two-wheel drive system with a powershift transmission. The listed weight range is 8033 to 11430 pounds, and it is designed for use on plots of approximately 200–800 acres.

Provisional listing — the headline figure is shown; full specifications are auto-generated and pending verification against published sources.

Rated power

111 hp

Max power

68.9 kW

Weight

8033 to 11430 pounds

Catalogue coverage

Variants represented

Richest spec table

105 rows

Recorded power

111 hp

Transmissions

8-speed

Production years

1972-1976

Verified variants

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Overview

ManufacturerFordReference

Built in Romeo, Michigan, USAReference

Original price was $15,200 in 1976Reference

Two-wheel driveReference

Differential lockfoot pedalReference

Power steeringReference

Differential hydraulic wet disc brakesReference

Open operator station. Cab optional.Reference

Engine

Ford 6.6L 6-cyl dieselReference

Drawbar (tested)68.9 kWReference

FordReference

dieselReference

6-cylinderReference

liquid-cooledReference

Displacement6.6 LReference

Bore/Stroke112 x 112 mmReference

Air cleanerdryReference

Compression16.5:1Reference

Rated RPM2300Reference

Firing order1-5-3-6-2-4Reference

Starter volts12Reference

Coolant capacity17.0 LReference

Coolant capacity18.5 LReference

Intake valve clearance0.381 mmReference

Exhaust valve clearance0.457 mmReference

Oil capacity11.4 LReference

Power at rated engine speed82.5 kWReference

Max power68.9 kWReference

Transmission

8-speedReference

16-speed partial power shiftReference

Gears8 forward and 2 reverseReference

Oil capacity60.6 LReference

Four gears with two ranges. The up-shift from 3-to-4 and 7-to-8 synchronized. Tractor must be stopped, and clutch used, for all other shifts.Reference

TransmissionDual PowerReference

Typepartial power shiftReference

Gears16 forward and 4 reverseReference

Oil capacity65.3 LReference

Dual Power adds a power shift to the basic eight-speed transmission. Two foot buttons control the shift, the left button engages direct drive (normal) mode while the right "power drive" button provides the lower range. The power drive button must be down for stationary PTO work.Reference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (tested)82.5 kWReference

Hydraulic system60.6 LReference

Hydraulic system65.5 LReference

Capacity60.6 LReference

Capacity65.5 LReference

Pressure172.4 barReference

Pump flow45.4 lpmReference

Steering flow15.9 lpmReference

Steering cap.2.8 LReference

Steering press.103.4 barReference

Rear TypeIIReference

Rear PTOindependentReference

Rear PTO Type540/1000Reference

Power at rated PTO speed74.1 kWReference

Capacities

Fuel162.8 LReference

Steering2.8 LReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase232 cmReference

Wheelbase274 cmReference

Weight8033 to 11430 poundsReference

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 rear18.4-38Reference

Ag rear23.1-30Reference

Ag rear23.1-34Reference

Ag rear15.5-38Reference

Ag rear16.9-38Reference

Length393 cmReference

Length376 cmReference

Width215 cmReference

Ground clearance64 cmReference

Ground clearance67 cmReference

Ground clearance60 cmReference

Ground clearance64 cmReference

3643 kgReference

4091 kgReference

Operating5184 kgReference

Ballasted6708 kgReference

8600 Serial Numbers

Location:Inside tool box cover and on top of rear axle, near top link mount.Reference

1972C327200Reference

1973C367300Reference

1974C405200Reference

1975C450700Reference

1976C490300Reference

FAQ: How to read a serial number table.Reference

Electrical

GroundnegativeReference

Charging systemalternatorReference

Charging amps55Reference

Battery volts12Reference

Battery AH128Reference

Ford 8600 Height

Hood187 cmReference

Hood185 cmReference

Exhaust269 cmReference

Exhaust265 cmReference

Test results

Diesel Dual Power 2WDApril 2 - 14, 1973Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1121 fileReference

PTO performanceReference

Fuel use27.6 l/hourReference

Fuel use23.8 l/hourReference

Drawbar performanceReference

Gear 5PD used for power test.Reference

Max pull5154 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.

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