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Ford 8600



Ford 8600 tractor photo
1972 - 1976
Series map:
8600
9600
123.0hp*
150.5hp*
*Estimated engine power for comparison only.
Production
ManufacturerFord
Built in Romeo, Michigan, USA
Original price was $15,200 in 1976
Ford 8600 Engine
Ford 6.6L 6-cyl diesel
Engine details ...
Ford 8600 Transmissions
8-speed
16-speed partial power shift
Transmission details ...
Ford 8600 Power
Drawbar (tested)92.42 hp
68.9 kW
PTO (tested)110.69 hp
82.5 kW
Performance test details ...
Mechanical
Two-wheel drive
Differential lockfoot pedal
Power steering
Differential hydraulic wet disc brakes
Open operator station. Cab optional.
Photos
Ford 8600 tractor with ROPS, left side.
Ford 8600 photos...
Capacity
Fuel43 gal
162.8 L
Hydraulic system16 gal
60.6 L
 17.3 gal (Dual Power)
65.5 L
Steering3 qts
2.8 L
Hydraulics
Capacity16 gal
60.6 L
 17.3 gal (Dual Power)
65.5 L
Pressure2500 psi
172.4 bar
Pump flow12 gpm
45.4 lpm
Steering flow4.2 gpm
15.9 lpm
Steering cap.3 qts
2.8 L
Steering press.1500 psi
103.4 bar
Tractor hitch
Rear TypeII
Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear PTOindependent
Rear PTO Type540/1000
Dimensions & Tires
Wheelbase91.5 inches (all purpose)
232 cm
 108 inches (row crop)
274 cm
Weight8033 to 11430 pounds
Front tire7.50-18
Rear tire18.4-34
Full dimensions and tires ...
8600 Serial Numbers
Location:Inside tool box cover and on top of rear axle, near top link mount.
1972C327200
1973C367300
1974C405200
1975C450700
1976C490300

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Electrical
Groundnegative
Charging systemalternator
Charging amps55
Battery volts12
Battery AH128
References
8600 references literature
Buyer's Guide '74 published in 1974, by Ford
8000, 8600, 9000 and 9600 Repair Time Schedule (SE 3410) published in 1973
8600 Operator's Manual (SE 3377) published in 1972
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