Ford 9600 Specs & Features

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Ford 9600 Technical Specifications

Ford 9600 is a Row-Crop tractor that was produced by the John Deere between 1972 – 1976.

Below you will find detailed technical specifications for Ford 9600 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 9600 Production

Manufacturer:
Manufacturer:	Ford
Type:	Row-Crop tractor
Original price:	$17,300 (1976)

Ford 9600 Power

Engine:
Drawbar (tested):	111.40 hp 83.1 kW
PTO (tested):	135.46 hp 101.0 kW

Ford 9600 Electrical

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

Ford 9600 Mechanical

Chassis:

4×2 2WD

Steering:

hydrostatic power

Brakes:

differential hydraulic wet disc

Cab:

Open operator station. Cab optional.

Transmissions:

16-speed partial power shift

8-speed

Capacity

Fuel:	43 gal 162.8 L
Hydraulic system:	16 gal 60.6 L
	17.25 gal 65.3 L (Dual Power)
Steering:	3 qts 2.8 L

Hydraulics

Capacity:	16 gal 60.6 L
	17.25 gal 65.3 L (Dual Power)
Pressure:	2500 psi 172.4 bar
Pump flow:	16 gpm 60.6 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:	III/II
Rear lift:	18,000 lbs 8164 kg

Power Take-off (PTO)

Rear RPM:

540/1000

Ford 9600 Engine detail

Engine Detail
Ford
turbocharged diesel
6-cylinder
liquid-cooled
Displacement:	401 ci 6.6 L
Bore/Stroke:	4.40×4.40 inches 112 x 112 mm
Air cleaner:	paper element
Compression:	16.5:1
Rated RPM:	2200
Firing order:	1-5-3-6-2-4
Starter volts:	12
Coolant capacity:	24 qts 22.7 L
	25.5 qts 24.1 L (with heater)
Coolant change:	1200 h
Intake valve clearance:	0.015 inches 0.381 mm *Hot
Exhaust valve clearance:	0.018 inches 0.457 mm *Hot

Ford 9600 Transmission overview

Engine Oil

Transmission:	Ford Dual Power
Type:	partial power shift
Gears:	16 forward and 4 reverse
Oil capacity:	69 qts 65.3 L
Dual Power adds hydraulically shifted underdrive to the basic eight-speed transmission. Two foot buttons are used to select “power drive” or direct drive. Tractor must be in power drive for stationary PTO work.

Ford 9600 Dimensions

Wheelbase:	91.5 inches 232 cm
	108 inches 274 cm (row-crop)
Length:	151 inches 383 cm
	158 inches 401 cm (row-crop)
Width:	91.1 inches 231 cm
	84.2 inches 213 cm (row-crop)
Operating weight:	11,860 lbs 5379 kg
Ballasted weight:	18,000 lbs 8164 kg
Clearance (front axle):	25.3 inches 64 cm
Clearance (rear axle):	29 inches 73 cm
	26.7 inches 67 cm (row-crop)

Ford 9600 Height
Hood:	74.1 inches 188 cm
	74 inches 187 cm (row-crop)
Exhaust:	117 inches 297 cm
	114.7 inches 291 cm (row-crop)

Ford 9600 Tests

Nebraska Tractor Test 1122
Diesel Dual Power 2WD April 2 – 17, 1973 Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1122 file
PTO performance
Power at rated engine speed:	135.46 hp 101.0 kW
Fuel use:	8.4 gal/hour 31.8 l/hour
Power at rated PTO speed:	128.46 hp 95.8 kW
Fuel use:	7.6 gal/hour 28.8 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power:	111.40 hp 83.1 kW
Gear 8 used for power test.
Max pull:	12,203 lbs 5535 kg
Gear 5 used for pull test.

FAQ

Is Ford 9600 a good tractor?

The Ford 9600 is one of the great tractors in the Ford stable, and it has earned Ford a fantastic reputation.

How much oil does a Ford 9600 take?

Check out the Ford 9600 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 9600 was an agricultural tractor model made from 1972 – 1976