Ford
8600
Farm tractor · 1972–1976 · 123 hp
Ford8600
The Ford 8600 is a farm tractor manufactured from 1972 to 1976. It features a 123 hp engine, and power steering. The transmission is a gear type with 8 forward and 2 reverse.
Engine
| Fuel Type | diesel |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 6 |
| Cooling | liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 401 ci (6.6 L) |
| Bore | 4.4 in (112 mm) |
| Stroke | 4.4 in (112 mm) |
| Compression Ratio | 16.5 |
| Power PTO | 110.69 hp (82.5 kW) |
| Power Drawbar | 92.42 hp (68.9 kW) |
| Air Cleaner | dry |
| Starter Volts | 12 |
| Oil Capacity | 12 qts (11.4 L) |
| Coolant Capacity | 18 qts (17 L) |
| Manufacturer | Ford |
| Rated | 2,300 RPM |
| Firing Order | 1-5-3-6-2-4 |
Transmission
| Transmission Type | gear |
|---|---|
| Gears | 8 forward and 2 reverse |
| Transmission Description | 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. |
| Oil Capacity | 64 qts (60.6 L) |
| Available Options | 8-speed, 16-speed partial power shift |
Hydraulics
| Pump Flow | 12 gpm (45.4 lpm) |
|---|---|
| Pressure | 2,500 psi (172.4 bar) |
| Steering Flow | 4.2 gpm (15.9 lpm) |
| System Capacity | 16 gal (60.6 L) |
PTO
| Rear Type | 540/1000 |
|---|
Hitch
| Rear Type | II |
|---|
Dimensions
| Length | 154.8 in (393 cm) |
|---|---|
| Width | 85 in (215 cm) |
| Wheelbase | 108 in (274 cm) |
Weight
| Weight | 9,020 lbs (4,091 kg) |
|---|---|
| Operating | 11,430 lbs (5,184 kg) |
| Ballasted | 14,790 lbs (6,708 kg) |
Tires & Tracks
| Front Ag | 7.50-16 |
|---|---|
| Rear Ag | 16.9-34, 23.1-30, 23.1-34, 15.5-38, 16.9-38 |
Fuel
| Capacity | 43 gal (162.8 L) |
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Steering
| Type | power |
|---|---|
| Pressure | 1,500 psi (103.4 bar) |
Cab
| Cab | optional |
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|---|---|---|---|
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| Land Pride RCFM3610 - 3PT | Rotary Cutters | 120" | 60 hp |
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| BEFCO RHD-484 | Rotary Cutters | 84" | 60 hp |
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| Land Pride RCF3684 - 3PT | Rotary Cutters | 84" | 70 hp |
| Land Pride DB2660 | Rotary Cutters | 60" | 75 hp |
| Land Pride DBM2660 | Rotary Cutters | 60" | 75 hp |
| Land Pride RCP2760 | Rotary Cutters | 60" | 75 hp |
| Land Pride RCPM2760 | Rotary Cutters | 60" | 75 hp |
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| Land Pride RCP3760 | Rotary Cutters | 60" | 95 hp |
Checked: 3-point hitch category, PTO horsepower. Not checked: PTO speed (540/1000), hydraulic flow, 3-point lift capacity, rear remotes, ballast.
These implements meet this tractor's hitch and PTO-HP requirements — this is not a full compatibility guarantee. Confirm the remaining specs with your dealer before purchasing.