Ford

8600

Farm tractor · 1972–1976 · 123 hp

Ford8600
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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 Typediesel
Cylinders6
Coolingliquid-cooled
Displacement401 ci (6.6 L)
Bore4.4 in (112 mm)
Stroke4.4 in (112 mm)
Compression Ratio16.5
Power PTO110.69 hp (82.5 kW)
Power Drawbar92.42 hp (68.9 kW)
Air Cleanerdry
Starter Volts12
Oil Capacity12 qts (11.4 L)
Coolant Capacity18 qts (17 L)
ManufacturerFord
Rated2,300 RPM
Firing Order1-5-3-6-2-4

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)
Available Options8-speed, 16-speed partial power shift

Hydraulics

Pump Flow12 gpm (45.4 lpm)
Pressure2,500 psi (172.4 bar)
Steering Flow4.2 gpm (15.9 lpm)
System Capacity16 gal (60.6 L)

PTO

Rear Type540/1000

Hitch

Rear TypeII

Dimensions

Length154.8 in (393 cm)
Width85 in (215 cm)
Wheelbase108 in (274 cm)

Weight

Weight9,020 lbs (4,091 kg)
Operating11,430 lbs (5,184 kg)
Ballasted14,790 lbs (6,708 kg)

Tires & Tracks

Front Ag7.50-16
Rear Ag16.9-34, 23.1-30, 23.1-34, 15.5-38, 16.9-38

Fuel

Capacity43 gal (162.8 L)

Steering

Typepower
Pressure1,500 psi (103.4 bar)

Cab

Caboptional

Compatible Implements

ModelTypeWidthMin HP
Bush Hog BH114Rotary Cutters44"15 hp
Land Pride RCR1242Rotary Cutters42"18 hp
Bush Hog BH115Rotary Cutters56"20 hp
BEFCO BRC-142Rotary Cutters42"20 hp
BEFCO BRC-242Rotary Cutters42"20 hp
Land Pride RCR1548Rotary Cutters48"20 hp
Land Pride RCR1248Rotary Cutters48"20 hp
Land Pride RCF2072Rotary Cutters72"20 hp
Land Pride RCR1872Rotary Cutters72"20 hp
Land Pride RCR1860Rotary Cutters60"20 hp
Land Pride RCF2060Rotary Cutters60"20 hp
Land Pride RCR1260Rotary Cutters60"20 hp
Bush Hog BH116Rotary Cutters68"25 hp
Bush Hog BH210-3Rotary Cutters60"25 hp
Land Pride RCR1272Rotary Cutters72"25 hp
BEFCO BRC-248Rotary Cutters48"25 hp
BEFCO BRC-148Rotary Cutters48"25 hp
BEFCO BRC-160Rotary Cutters60"30 hp
Bush Hog BH210-3 variant 2Rotary Cutters72"30 hp
BEFCO BRC-260Rotary Cutters60"30 hp
BEFCO RMD-360Rotary Cutters60"35 hp
Land Pride RCF2760Rotary Cutters60"35 hp
Land Pride RCF2772Rotary Cutters72"35 hp
BEFCO BRC-172Rotary Cutters72"35 hp
Land Pride RCD1884Rotary Cutters84"35 hp
BEFCO BRC-272Rotary Cutters72"35 hp
Bush Hog BH310-2Rotary Cutters60"35 hp
BEFCO RMD-372Rotary Cutters72"40 hp
Land Pride RCF2696Rotary Cutters96"40 hp
Land Pride RCR1884Rotary Cutters84"45 hp
Land Pride RCF2084Rotary Cutters84"45 hp
Bush Hog BH310 variant 2Rotary Cutters72"45 hp
Bush Hog BH210-3 variant 3Rotary Cutters84"50 hp
BEFCO RHD-472Rotary Cutters72"50 hp
Bush Hog BH310 variant 3Rotary Cutters84"55 hp
Land Pride RCF3672Rotary Cutters72"60 hp
Bush Hog BH410 variant 1Rotary Cutters72"60 hp
Land Pride RCF2784 - 3PTRotary Cutters84"60 hp
BEFCO RHD-484Rotary Cutters84"60 hp
Bush Hog BH410 variant 2Rotary Cutters84"70 hp
Land Pride RCF3684 - 3PTRotary Cutters84"70 hp
Land Pride DBM2660Rotary Cutters60"75 hp
Land Pride DB2660Rotary Cutters60"75 hp

Confirmed compatible on PTO HP and 3-point hitch category. Verify with your dealer before purchasing.