SPECS / COMPARISON
Ford 6700 vs Ford 8600
A detailed comparison of the Ford 6700 and the Ford 8600. Click a model name to view its full specifications.
Weight
Ford 67003860.0 kg (8509.8 lbs)
Ford 86003643.0 kg (Row-crop: 9016.9 lbs (4090.0 kg) All purpose: 8031.4 lbs)
| Specification | Ford 6700 Agricultural Tractors | Ford 8600Agricultural Tractors |
|---|---|---|
| Tractor Type | Row-Crop Tractor | Row-Crop Tractor |
| Weight | 3860.0 kg (8509.8 lbs) | 3643.0 kg (Row-crop: 9016.9 lbs (4090.0 kg) All purpose: 8031.4 lbs) |
| Lift Capacity | 1832.0 kg (4038.9 lbs) | — |
| Transmission Type | Two-speed power shift | Partial power shift |
| Length | 386.0 cm (152.0 in.) | 376.0 cm (Row crop: 154.7 in. (393.0 cm) All purpose: 148.0 in.) |
| Pump Flow | 36.7 LPM (9.7 GPM) | 45.4 LPM (12.0 GPM) |
| Years Made | 1977-1981 | 1972-1976 |
| Engine Model | Ford | Ford |
| Engine Type | 4-stroke, liquid-cooled, inline | 4-stroke, liquid-cooled, inline |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Cylinders | 4 | 6 |
| Displacement | 4392 cc (268.0 cu in.) | 6571 cc (401.0 cu in.) |
| Bore | 11.20 cm (4.41 in.) | 11.20 cm (4.41 in.) |
| Stroke | 11.20 cm (4.41 in.) | 11.20 cm (4.41 in.) |
| Rear PTO Type | Independent | Independent |
| Rear PTO Speed | 540 or 540/1.000 RPM | 540 /1000 RPM |
| Torque Power | 1400 RPM | — |
| Torque Speed | 271.2 N·m (200.0 lb-ft) | — |
| Compression Ratio | 16.3:1 | 16.5:1 |
| Battery | 12 V | 12 V, 128Ah |
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
| Height | 288.0 cm (Cab Height: 113.4 in.) | 187.0 cm (Hood Height: Row-crop: 72.8 in. (185.0 cm) All purpose: 73.6 in.) |
| Wheelbase | 258.0 cm (101.6 in.) | 232.0 cm (Row-crop: 107.9 in. (274.0 cm) All purpose: 91.3 in.) |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 178.0 l (28.0 gal (106.0 l) 47.0 gal) | 162.8 l (43.0 gal) |
| Oil Capacity | 8.5 l (2.2 gal) | 11.4 l (3.0 gal) |
| Coolant Capacity | 19.4 l (3.6 gal (13.7 l) With heater: 5.1 gal) | 18.5 l (ROPS: 4.5 gal (17.0 l) Cab: 4.9 gal) |
| Transmission Model | Dual-Power | Dual Power |
| Final Drive | Inboard planetary | — |
| Gears | 16 forward and 4 reverse | 16 forward and 4 reverse |
| Chassis | 4×2 2WD or 4×4 MFWD 4WD | 4×2 2WD |
| Max. Travel Speed | 14.0 km/h (Forward: 17.9 MPH (28.8 km/h) Reverse: 8.7 MPH) | 12.4 km/h (Forward: 17.6 MPH (28.3 km/h) Reverse: 7.7 MPH) |
| Differential Lock | Mechanical rear | Foot pedal |
| Drawbar Category | II | II |
| Cabin Type | Open operator station or Cab | Open operator station or Cab |
| Hitch Type | Top-link draft sensing | — |
| Steering Type | Power | Hydrostatic power |
| Front Tires | Ag: 7.50-16 | Ag: 7.50-18 , 7.50-16 |
| Rear Tires | Ag: 16.9-38 | Ag: 18.4-34 , 16.9-34 |
| Working Pressure | 144.8 bar (2100.0 psi) | 172.4 bar (2500.0 psi) |
| Valves | 1 or 2 | — |
| Ground Clearance | — | Front axle: 23.6 in. (60.0 cm) All purpose: |
| Transmission Oil Capacity | — | 65.3 l (17.3 gal) |
| Hydraulic Capacity | — | 65.3 l (16.0 gal (60.6 l) Dual Power: 17.3 gal) |
| Brakes | — | Differential hydraulic wet disc |
| Total Flow | — | 61.3 LPM (16.2 GPM) |
| Steering Flow | — | 15.9 LPM (4.2 GPM) |
Values come from the manufacturer-sourced model files; empty cells mean the property is not published for that model. No performance ranking is applied.