Ford

8600

Horsepower
123hp
Production
1972–1976
Category
farm

Overview

Production

Original Price$15,200 (1976)
EngineFord 6.6L 6-cyl diesel
Manufacture LocationRomeo, Michigan, USA

Mechanical

Drive Typetwo-wheel drive
Steeringpower
Brakesdifferential hydraulic wet disc
Caboptional
Differential Lockfoot pedal

Hydraulics

Hydraulic Pump Flow12 gpm (45.4 lpm)
Hydraulic Pressure2,500 psi (172.4 bar)
Hydraulic System Capacity16 gal (60.6 L)

PTO & Hitch

Rear PTO540/1000
Rear PTO Typeindependent
Rear Hitch TypeII

Fuel Capacity

Fuel Capacity Rops43 gal (162.8 L)

Other

Operator Stationopen operator station
Steering Flow4.2 gpm (15.9 lpm)
Steering Capacity3 qts (2.8 L)
Steering Pressure1,500 psi (103.4 bar)
Hydraulic System Capacity Alt17.3 gal (65.5 (Dual Power) L)

Engine

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
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

Length154.8 in (393 cm)
Width85 in (215 cm)
Height Hood73 in (185 cm)
Height Exhaust104.6 in (265 cm)
Wheelbase108 in (274 cm)
Clearance Front Axle24 in (60 cm)
Clearance Rear Axle25.2 in (64 cm)
Weight9,020 lbs (4,091 kg)
Operating Weight11,430 lbs (5,184 kg)
Tires Ag Front7.50-16
Tires Ag Rear16.9-34, 23.1-30, 23.1-34, 15.5-38, 16.9-38
Ballasted Weight14,790 lbs (6,708 kg)
Configuration Variantrow-crop

Transmission

Transmission Typegear
Gears8 forward and 2 reverse
Transmission DescriptionFour 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 Capacity64 qts (60.6 L)

Test Results

Test ReferenceNebraska Tractor Test 1121
Test Number1121
Test DateApril 2 - 14, 1973
Fuel TypeDiesel
PTO Max Power110.69 hp (82.5 kW)
PTO Rated Power99.32 hp (74.1 kW)
Fuel Use PTO Rated6.3 gal/hr (23.8 L/hr)
Drawbar Max Power92.42 hp (68.9 kW)
Drawbar Max Pull11,363 lbs (5,154 kg)
Fuel Use Drawbar Max7.3 gal/hr (27.6 L/hr)
Test LinkNebraska Tractor Test 1121 file
Pull Test Gear2DD
Power Test Gear5PD
Transmission TypeDual Power
Fuel Use Rated Engine7.3 gal/hr (27.6 L/hr)