Ford

8000

Horsepower
115hp
Production
1968–1972
Category
farm

Overview

Production

Original Price$10,000 (1972)
EngineFord 6.6L 6-cyl diesel
Tractor Typerow-crop
Manufacture LocationHighland Park, Michigan, USA

Mechanical

Drive Typetwo-wheel drive
Steeringpower
Brakesdifferential hydraulic wet disc
Caboptional with optional heat and air-conditioning
Differential Lockhydraulic rear

Hydraulics

Hydraulic Typeopen center
Hydraulic Pump Flow12 gpm (45.4 lpm)
Hydraulic Pressure2,500 psi (172.4 bar)
Hydraulic System Capacity10 gal (37.9 L)

Fuel Capacity

Fuel Capacity Rops43 gal (162.8 L)

Other

Operator Stationopen operator station
Steering Flow4.2 gpm (15.9 lpm)
Steering Pressure1,550 psi (106.9 bar)

Engine

EngineFord
Fuel Typediesel
Cylinders6-cylinder
Coolingliquid-cooled
Displacement401 ci (6.6 L)
Bore4.4 in (112 mm)
Bore Stroke4.40x4.40 in (112 x 112 mm)
Stroke4.4 in (112 mm)
Compression Ratio16.5
Power115.5 hp (86.1 kW)
Torque1,400 RPM
Torque283.5 lb-ft (384.4 Nm)
Air Cleanerdry
Starter Volts12
Oil Capacity12 qts (11.4 L)
Coolant Capacity18 qts (17 L)
Firing Order1-5-3-6-2-4
Intake Valve Clearance0.02 in (0.38 mm)
Exhaust Valve Clearance0.02 in (0.46 mm)
Rated2,300 RPM

Dimensions

Length148.3 in (376 cm)
Width85 in (215 cm)
Height Hood74 in (187 cm)
Height Exhaust106 in (269 cm)
Wheelbase91.5 in (232 cm)
Clearance Front Axle24 in (60 cm)
Clearance Rear Axle26.7 in (67 cm)
Operating Weight9,980 lbs (4,526 kg)
Tires Ag Front7.50-18, 7.50-16, 10.00-16
Tires Ag Rear18.4-34, 16.9-34, 23.1-30, 23.1-34, 15.5-38
Ballasted Weight15,000 lbs (6,804 kg)
Rear Axle Diameter3.38 in (85 mm)

All purpose/dual purpose configuration

Transmission

Transmission Typegear
Transmission ModelDual Range
Gears8 forward and 2 reverse
Oil Capacity12 qts (11.4 L)
Oil TypeESN-M2C77-A

Available Attachments

Ford 773 loaderFord 774 loader

Test Results

Test ReferenceNebraska Tractor Test 973
Test Number973
Test DateMay 6 - 11, 1968
Fuel TypeDiesel
PTO Rated Power105.74 hp (78.9 kW)
Fuel Use PTO Rated5.5 gal/hr (20.8 L/hr)
Drawbar Max Power86.72 hp (64.7 kW)
Drawbar Max Pull11,502 lbs (5,217 kg)
Fuel Use Drawbar Max6.5 gal/hr (24.6 L/hr)
Test LinkNebraska Tractor Test 973 file
Pull Test Gear2
Power Test Gear3
Transmission Type8-speed
Power At Rated PTO Speed94.43 hp (70.4 kW)
Fuel Use Rated Engine6.6 gal/hr (25 L/hr)