Tractor · 1972Unverified
Ford 8600
Ford 8600 · 111 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
111 hp
Max power
68.9 kW
Weight
8033 to 11430 pounds
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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.