ford 8600
![]() | 1972 - 1976 | 1972 - 1976 |
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1972 - 1976 | ||
1972 - 1976 |
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Production | |
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Manufacturer | Ford |
Built in Romeo, Michigan, USA | |
Original price was $15,200 in 1976 | |
Ford 8600 Engine | |
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Ford 6.6L 6-cyl diesel | |
Engine details ... |
Ford 8600 Transmissions | |
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8-speed | |
16-speed partial power shift | |
Transmission details ... |
Ford 8600 Power | |
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Drawbar (tested) | 92.42 hp
68.9 kW |
PTO (tested) | 110.69 hp
82.5 kW |
Performance test details ... | |
Mechanical | |
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Two-wheel drive | |
Differential lock | foot pedal |
Power steering | |
Differential hydraulic wet disc brakes | |
Open operator station. Cab optional. | |
Photos | |
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Ford 8600 photos... |
Capacity | |
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Fuel | 43 gal
162.8 L |
Hydraulic system | 16 gal
60.6 L |
| 17.3 gal (Dual Power)
65.5 L |
Steering | 3 qts
2.8 L |
Hydraulics | |
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Capacity | 16 gal
60.6 L |
| 17.3 gal (Dual Power)
65.5 L |
Pressure | 2500 psi
172.4 bar |
Pump flow | 12 gpm
45.4 lpm |
Steering flow | 4.2 gpm
15.9 lpm |
Steering cap. | 3 qts
2.8 L |
Steering press. | 1500 psi
103.4 bar |
Tractor hitch | |
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Rear Type | II |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Rear PTO | independent |
Rear PTO Type | 540/1000 |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Wheelbase | 91.5 inches (all purpose)
232 cm |
| 108 inches (row crop)
274 cm |
Weight | 8033 to 11430 pounds |
Front tire | 7.50-18 |
Rear tire | 18.4-34 |
Full dimensions and tires ... | |
8600 Serial Numbers | |
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Location: | Inside tool box cover and on top of rear axle, near top link mount. |
1972 | C327200 |
1973 | C367300 |
1974 | C405200 |
1975 | C450700 |
1976 | C490300 |
FAQ: How to read a serial number table. | |
Electrical | |
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Ground | negative |
Charging system | alternator |
Charging amps | 55 |
Battery volts | 12 |
Battery AH | 128 |
References | |
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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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