Ford 8600 Specs & Features

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Ford 8600 Technical Specifications

Ford 8600 is a Row-Crop tractor that was produced by the John Deere between 1972 – 1976.

Below you will find detailed technical specifications for Ford 8600 covering engine types, horsepower ratings, weight, height, fuel type and tank volume, oil capacity and type, hydraulic system diagram, wiring diagram, battery specs, etc.

Ford 8600 Production

Manufacturer:
Manufacturer:	Ford
Original price:	$15,200 (1976)

Ford 8600 Power

Engine:
Drawbar (tested):	92.42 hp 68.9 kW
PTO (tested):	110.69 hp 82.5 kW

Ford 8600 Electrical

Ground:	negative
Charging system:	alternator
Charging amps:	55
Battery volts:	12
Battery AH:	128

Ford 8600 Mechanical

Chassis:

4×2 2WD

Differential lock:

foot pedal

Steering:

hydrostatic power

Brakes:

differential hydraulic wet disc

Cab:

Open operator station. Cab optional.

Transmissions:

8-speed

16-speed partial power shift

Capacity

Fuel:	43 gal 162.8 L
Hydraulic system:	16 gal 60.6 L
	17.3 gal 65.5 L (Dual Power)
Steering:	3 qts 2.8 L

Hydraulics

Capacity:	16 gal 60.6 L
	17.3 gal 65.5 L (Dual Power)
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

Tracktor Hitch

Rear Type:

Power Take-off (PTO)

Rear PTO:	independent
Rear RPM:	540/1000

Title serial numbers

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
how to read serial numbers…

What year is my Ford 8600? Serial Number Decoder

The serial number list shows the first tractor built in each year. The other tractors for that year will have successively higher numbers. Your serial number should be between two of the stated numbers.

The list only includes the numbers of the first tractors produced in each year. Your serial should be somewhere between two numbers.Unless you happen to be the first person to own a tractor, your number will not appear on the list.

Ford 8600 Engine detail

Engine Detail
Ford
diesel
6-cylinder
liquid-cooled
Displacement:	401 ci 6.6 L
Bore/Stroke:	4.40×4.40 inches 112 x 112 mm
Air cleaner:	dry
Compression:	16.5:1
Rated RPM:	2300
Firing order:	1-5-3-6-2-4
Starter volts:	12
Coolant capacity:	18 qts 17.0 L
	19.5 qts 18.5 L (with heater)
Intake valve clearance:	0.015 inches 0.381 mm (hot)
Exhaust valve clearance:	0.018 inches 0.457 mm (hot)

Ford 8600 Transmission overview

Engine Oil

Gears:	8 forward and 2 reverse
Oil capacity:	64 qts 60.6 L
Four gears with two ranges. The up-shift from 3-to-4 and 7-to-8 synchronized. Tractor must be stopped, and clutch used, for all other shifts.

Ford 8600 Dimensions

Wheelbase:	91.5 inches 232 cm (all purpose)
	108 inches 274 cm (row crop)
Length:	154.8 inches 393 cm (row crop)
	148.3 inches 376 cm (all purpose)
Width:	85 inches 215 cm
Ground clearance:	25.3 inches 64 cm (all purpose front axle)
	26.7 inches 67 cm (all purpose rear axle)
	24 inches 60 cm (row crop front axle)
	25.2 inches 64 cm (row crop rear axle)

Ford 8600 Weight
	8,033 lbs 3643 kg (all purpose)
	9,020 lbs 4091 kg (row crop)
Operating:	11,430 lbs 5184 kg
Ballasted:	14,790 lbs 6708 kg

Ford 8600 Height
Hood:	74 inches 187 cm (all purpose)
	73 inches 185 cm (row crop)
Exhaust:	106 inches 269 cm (all purpose)
	104.6 inches 265 cm (row crop)

Ford 8600 Tests

Nebraska Tractor Test 1121

Nebraska Tractor Test 1121
Diesel Dual Power 2WD April 2 – 14, 1973 Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1121 file
PTO performance
Power at rated engine speed:	110.69 hp 82.5 kW
Fuel use:	7.3 gal/hour 27.6 l/hour
Power at rated PTO speed:	99.32 hp 74.1 kW
Fuel use:	6.3 gal/hour 23.8 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power:	92.42 hp 68.9 kW
Fuel use:	7.3 gal/hour 27.6 l/hour
Gear 5PD used for power test.
Max pull:	11,363 lbs 5154 kg
Gear 2DD used for pull test.

FAQ

Is Ford 8600 a good tractor?

The Ford 8600 is one of the great tractors in the Ford stable, and it has earned Ford a fantastic reputation.

How much oil does a Ford 8600 take?

Check out the Ford 8600 oil capacity and oil type in the engine specs section as it may vary across the engines. Keep in mind, that older models might have their oil capacity increased over time. You may compare between the early and late oil capacity.

Do tractors have VIN numbers?

Every tractor has a VIN number. The number is usually engraved below the driver’s seat. Tractor manufacturers put the number in different places on the tractor body.

What was the last year Ford made the 8600?

The Ford 8600 was an agricultural tractor model made from 1972 – 1976

Where is the serial number on a Ford 8600?

Lookup inside tool box cover and on top of rear axle, near top link mount.