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Tractor · 1972Unverified

Ford 9600

Name: Ford 9600
Brand: Ford

Ford 9600 — Row-Crop tractor · 135 hp. Reference specifications; pending source verification.

The Ford 9600 is a tractor with a rated power output of 135 hp, ranking it among the more powerful machines in its class. Manufactured from 1972 to 1976, it features a 6-cylinder turbocharged diesel liquid-cooled engine, paired with a powershift transmission and two-wheel drive. The listed weight of the 9600 is 5379 kg, and it is suited to working on areas 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

135 hp

Max power

83.1 kW

Weight

5379 kg

Catalogue coverage

Variants represented

Richest spec table

105 rows

Recorded power

135 hp

Recorded weight

5379 kg

Transmissions

16-speed partial power shift

Production years

1972-1976

Verified variants

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Overview

ManufacturerFordReference

Row-Crop tractorReference

Built in Romeo, Michigan, USAReference

Original price was $17,300 in 1976Reference

Two-wheel driveReference

Differential lockmechanical rearReference

Power steeringReference

Differential hydraulic wet disc brakesReference

Open operator station. Cab optional.Reference

Engine

Ford 6.6L 6-cyl dieselReference

Drawbar (tested)83.1 kWReference

FordReference

turbocharged dieselReference

6-cylinderReference

liquid-cooledReference

Displacement6.6 LReference

Bore/Stroke112 x 112 mmReference

Air cleanerpaper elementReference

Compression16.5:1Reference

Rated RPM2200Reference

Idle RPM700-2470Reference

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

Starter volts12Reference

Coolant capacity22.7 LReference

Coolant capacity24.1 LReference

Coolant change1200 hReference

Intake valve clearance0.381 mmReference

Exhaust valve clearance0.457 mmReference

Oil capacity13.2 LReference

Oil change100 hReference

Power at rated engine speed101.0 kWReference

Max power83.1 kWReference

Transmission

16-speed partial power shiftReference

8-speedReference

TransmissionFord Dual PowerReference

Typepartial power shiftReference

Gears16 forward and 4 reverseReference

Oil capacity65.3 LReference

Dual Power adds hydraulically shifted underdrive to the basic eight-speed transmission. Two foot buttons are used to select "power drive" or direct drive. Tractor must be in power drive for stationary PTO work.Reference

Gears8 forward and 2 reverseReference

Oil capacity60.6 LReference

Syncrhonized upshift from 3-to-4 and 7-to-8 using the clutch. Tractor must be stopped for all other shifts.Reference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (tested)101.0 kWReference

Hydraulic system60.6 LReference

Hydraulic system65.3 LReference

Capacity60.6 LReference

Capacity65.3 LReference

Pressure172.4 barReference

Pump flow60.6 lpmReference

Steering flow15.9 lpmReference

Steering cap.2.8 LReference

Steering press.103.4 barReference

Rear TypeIII/IIReference

Rear lift8164 kgReference

Rear PTOindependentReference

Rear PTO Type1000Reference

Engine RPM1000@1935Reference

Power at rated PTO speed95.8 kWReference

Capacities

Fuel162.8 LReference

Steering2.8 LReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase232 cmReference

Wheelbase274 cmReference

Weight5379 kgReference

Front tire7.50-18Reference

Rear tire23.1-34Reference

Ag front7.50-18Reference

Ag front7.50-16 (row-crop)Reference

Ag rear23.1-34Reference

Ag rear18.4-34 (row-crop)Reference

Ag front11.00-16Reference

Ag rear18.4-38Reference

Ag rear24.5-32Reference

Ag rear16.9-38Reference

Length383 cmReference

Length401 cmReference

Width231 cmReference

Width213 cmReference

Operating weight5379 kgReference

Ballasted weight8164 kgReference

Clearance (front axle)64 cmReference

Clearance (rear axle)73 cmReference

Clearance (rear axle)67 cmReference

9600 Serial Numbers

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 9600 Height

Hood188 cmReference

Hood187 cmReference

Exhaust297 cmReference

Exhaust291 cmReference

Test results

Diesel Dual Power 2WDApril 2 - 17, 1973Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1122 fileReference

PTO performanceReference

Fuel use31.8 l/hourReference

Fuel use28.8 l/hourReference

Drawbar performanceReference

Gear 8 used for power test.Reference

Max pull5535 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.

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