The Ford 8600 is a 2WD row-crop tractor manufactured by Ford from 1972 to 1976. The Ford 8600 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 partial power shift transmission with 16 forward and 4 reverse gears.
The Ford 8600 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.
The Ford 8600 is equipped with hydrostatic power steering, differential hydraulic wet disc brakes, open operator station or Cab (optional) and 162.8 liters (43 US gal.; 35.8 Imp. gal) fuel tank.
Ford 8600 Specifications
| General Specifications | |
| Model | Ford 8600 |
| Length | Row crop: 3,930 mm (154.7 in) All purpose: 3,760 mm (148 in) |
| Width | 2,150 mm (84.6 in) |
| Height (hood) | Row-crop: 1,850 mm (72.8 in) All purpose: 1,870 mm (73.6 in) |
| Wheel base | Row-crop: 2,740 mm (107.9 in) All purpose: 2,320 mm (91.3 in) |
| Ground clearance (front axle) | 600 mm (23.6 in) All purpose: |
| Weight | Row-crop: 4,090 kg (9,017 lbs) All purpose: 3,643 kg (8,031 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 | – |
| Starter | Electric |
| Oil capacity: | 11.4 L (12 US. qt, 10 Imp. qt.) |
| Coolant capacity: | ROPS: 17.0 L (18.0 US. qt, 15.0 Imp. qt.) Cab: 18.5 L (19.5 US. qt, 16.3 Imp. qt.) |
| Transmission and chassis | |
| Chassis | 4×2 2WD |
| Steering type | Hydrostatic power |
| Brakes | Differential hydraulic wet disc |
| Differential lock | Foot pedal |
| Transmission model | – |
| Transmission type | Gear type |
| Gears | 8 forward and 2 reverse |
| Speed | Forward: 28.3 kmh (17.6 mph) Reverse: 12.4 kmh (7.7 mph) |
| Transmission oil capacity | 60.6 L (16 US. gal, 13.3 Imp. gal.) |
| Transmission model | Dual Power |
| Transmission type | Partial power shift |
| Gears | 16 forward and 4 reverse |
| Speed | Forward: 28.3 kmh (17.6 mph) Reverse: 12.4 kmh (7.7 mph) |
| Transmission oil capacity | 65.3 L (17.3 US. gal, 14.4 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 | – |
| Hydraulic capacity | 60.6 L (16 US. gal, 13.3 Imp. gal.) Dual Power: 65.3 L (17.3 US. gal, 14.4 Imp. gal.) |
| Pressure | 2500 psi (172.4 bar) |
| Pump flow | 12.0 gpm (45.4 lpm) |
| Steering flow | 4.2 gpm (15.9 lpm) |
| Total flow | 16.2 gpm (61.3 lpm) |
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