The Ford 8000 is a 2WD row-crop tractor manufactured by Ford in Highland Park, Michigan, USA from 1968 to 1972. The Ford 8000 is equipped with a 6.6 L (401.0 cu·in) six-cylinder diesel engine and one of two transmissions: a gear type transmission with 8 forward and 2 reverse gears or a two-speed power shift transmission with 16 forward and 4 reverse gears.
The Ford 8000 row-crop tractor used the Ford engine. It is a 6.6 L, 6,571 cm2, (401.0 cu·in) six-cylinder natural aspirated diesel engine with 112.0 mm (4.41 in) of the cylinder bore and 112.0 mm (4.41 in) of the piston stroke. The compression ratio rating is 16.5:1. This engine produced 117.1 PS (86.1 kW; 115.5 HP) at 2,300 rpm of output power.
The Ford 8000 is equipped with power steering, differential hydraulic wet disc brakes, an open operator station or cab (optional) and 162.8 liters (43 US gal.; 35.8 Imp. gal) fuel tank.
Following attachments are available for the Ford 8000 row-crop tractor:
- Ford 773 loader
- Ford 774 loader
Ford 8000 Specifications
| General Specifications | |
| Model | Ford 8000 |
| Length |
Row-crop: 3,930 mm (154.7 in) Dual purpose: 3,760 mm (148 in) |
| Width | 2,150 mm (84.6 in) |
| Height (hood) |
Row-crop: 1,850 mm (72.8 in) Dual purpose: 1,870 mm (73.6 in) |
| Wheelbase |
Row-crop: 2,740 mm (107.9 in) All purpose: 2,320 mm (91.3 in) |
| Ground clearance (front axle) |
Row-crop: 600 mm (23.6 in) All purpose: 640 mm (25.2 in) |
| Weight (operating) | 4,525 kg (9,976 lbs) |
| Fuel tank capacity | 162.8 liters (43 US gal.; 35.8 Imp. gal) |
| Battery | 12V, 128Ah |
| Cabin type | Open operator station or cab (optional) |
| Engine | |
| Engine model | Ford |
| Engine type | Four-stroke, liquid-cooled, inline |
| Cylinders | 6 |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Displacement | 6.6 L, 6,571 cm2, (401.0 cu·in) |
| Bore and stroke | 112.0 mm X 112.0 mm (4.41 in X 4.41 in) |
| Compression ratio | 16.5:1 |
| Horsepower | 117.1 PS (86.1 kW; 115.5 HP) at 2,300 rpm |
| Torque | 384.4 N·m (39.2 kg·m, 283.3 ft·lb) at 1,400 rpm |
| Starter | Electric |
| Oil capacity: | 11.4 L (12 US. qt, 10 Imp. qt.) |
| Coolant capacity: | 17.0 L (18 US. qt, 15 Imp. qt.) |
| Transmission and chassis | |
| Chassis | 4×2 2WD |
| Steering type | Power |
| Brakes | Differential hydraulic wet disc |
| Differential lock | Hydraulic |
| Transmission model | Dual Range |
| Transmission type | Gear type |
| Gears | 8 forward and 2 reverse |
| Speed | Forward: 27.8 kmh (17.3 mph) Reverse: 12.2 kmh (7.6 mph) |
| Transmission oil capacity | 11.4 L (3 US. gal, 2.5 Imp. gal.) |
| Transmission model | Dual Power |
| Transmission type | Two-speed power shift |
| Gears | 16 forward and 4 reverse |
| Speed | Forward: 27.8 kmh (17.3 mph) Reverse: 12.2 kmh (7.6 mph) |
| Transmission oil capacity | 11.4 L (3 US. gal, 2.5 Imp. gal.) |
| Tires | |
| Front tires | Ag: 7.50-18 (all purpose), 7.50-16 (row crop) |
| Rear tires | Ag: 18.4-34 (all purpose), 16.9-34 (row crop) |
| Three-Point Hitch | |
| Category | II |
| Control type | – |
| Lift capacity (at ends) | – |
| PTO (Power take-off shaft) | |
| Rear PTO type | Independent |
| Rear PTO speed | 540/1000 rpm |
| Hydraulic system | |
| Hydraulic type | Open center |
| Hydraulic capacity | 37.9 L (10 US. gal, 8.3 Imp. gal.) |
| Pressure | 2500 psi (172.4 bar) |
| Pump flow | 12.0 gpm (45.4 lpm) |
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