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Ford 8600 Specs
Ford 8600 agricultural tractor specifications: tractor type Row-Crop Tractor, weight 3643.0 kg, transmission type Partial power shift, length 376.0 cm.
Manufacturer specifications
| Specification | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Tractor Type | Row-Crop Tractor | |
| Weight | 3643.0 kg | Row-crop: 9016.9 lbs (4090.0 kg) All purpose: 8031.4 lbs |
| Transmission Type | Partial power shift | |
| Length | 376.0 cm | Row crop: 154.7 in. (393.0 cm) All purpose: 148.0 in. |
| Pump Flow | 45.4 LPM | 12.0 GPM |
| Years Made | 1972-1976 | |
| Engine Model | Ford | |
| Engine Type | 4-stroke, liquid-cooled, inline | |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | |
| Cylinders | 6 | |
| Displacement | 6571 cc | 401.0 cu in. |
| Bore | 11.20 cm | 4.41 in. |
| Stroke | 11.20 cm | 4.41 in. |
| Rear PTO Type | Independent | |
| Rear PTO Speed | 540 /1000 RPM | |
| Compression Ratio | 16.5:1 | |
| Battery | 12 V, 128Ah | |
| Starter | Electric | |
| Height | 187.0 cm | Hood Height: Row-crop: 72.8 in. (185.0 cm) All purpose: 73.6 in. |
| Wheelbase | 232.0 cm | Row-crop: 107.9 in. (274.0 cm) All purpose: 91.3 in. |
| Ground Clearance | Front axle: 23.6 in. (60.0 cm) All purpose: | |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 162.8 l | 43.0 gal |
| Oil Capacity | 11.4 l | 3.0 gal |
| Coolant Capacity | 18.5 l | ROPS: 4.5 gal (17.0 l) Cab: 4.9 gal |
| 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 |
| Transmission Model | Dual Power | |
| Gears | 16 forward and 4 reverse | |
| Chassis | 4×2 2WD | |
| Max. Travel Speed | 12.4 km/h | Forward: 17.6 MPH (28.3 km/h) Reverse: 7.7 MPH |
| Brakes | Differential hydraulic wet disc | |
| Differential Lock | Foot pedal | |
| Drawbar Category | II | |
| Cabin Type | Open operator station or Cab | |
| Steering Type | Hydrostatic power | |
| Front Tires | Ag: 7.50-18 , 7.50-16 | |
| Rear Tires | Ag: 18.4-34 , 16.9-34 | |
| Total Flow | 61.3 LPM | 16.2 GPM |
| Steering Flow | 15.9 LPM | 4.2 GPM |
| Working Pressure | 172.4 bar | 2500.0 psi |
Source: heavyequipments.net archive (imported 2026-10). Values may vary by variant and production year; seller claims are shown separately on the listing page.
