Ford 8000

Last Updated: June 2024

Overview

The Ford 8000 is a row-crop tractor produced by Ford between 1968 and 1972 in Highland Park, Michigan, USA. This tractor is powered by a 6.6L six-cylinder, naturally aspirated diesel engine capable of achieving 115.5 hp at 2300 rpm. It offers a choice of transmission systems: a standard gear type with 8 forward and 2 reverse gears or an optional two-speed power shift with 16 forward and 4 reverse gears. The tractor operates with a 4x2 2WD chassis and is equipped with power steering and differential hydraulic wet disc brakes. It features an open operator's station with an optional cab. The Ford 8000 is designed for a variety of fieldwork tasks, providing reliable performance and durability.

Key Specifications

Category: Row Crop

Power Output: 115.5

Transmission: Gear type, Two-speed power shift (optional)

Drive Type: 2WD

Operating Weight: 9980

Fuel Type: Diesel

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Ford 8000 Tractor

Ford 8000 vs. Similar Tractors

Power Output

Average

Greater than 32% of similar tractors.

Operating Weight

Average

Greater than 34% of similar tractors.

Technical Specifications

Engine

Manufacturer: Ford
Model: Ford
Cooling Type: Liquid-cooled
Cylinder Orientation: Inline
Valve Configuration: -
Fuel Type: Diesel
Induction Type: Naturally aspirated
Cylinders: 6
Displacement (ci): 401
Bore (in): 4.41
Stroke (in): 4.41
Rated RPM: 2300
Power Output (hp): 115.5

Transmission

Type: Gear type, Two-speed power shift (optional)
Forward Gears: 8 (gear type), 16 (two-speed power shift)
Reverse Gears: 2 (gear type), 4 (two-speed power shift)
Total Gears: -

Dimensions

Length (in): 148 (Dual purpose), 154.7 (Row-crop)
Width (in): 84.6
Height (in): 72.8 (Row-crop hood), 73.6 (Dual purpose hood)
Operating Weight (lb): 9980

Power Take-Off (PTO)

PTO Type: Independent
PTO Speed 1 (rpm): 540
PTO Speed 2 (rpm): 1000
PTO Speed 3 (rpm): -

Miscellaneous

Chassis: 4x2 2WD
Drive Type: 2WD
Steering Type: Power
Coolant Capacity (qts): 18
Front Tire Diameter (in): 18 (all purpose), Unknown (row crop)
Front Tire Width (in): -
Rear Tire Diameter (in): 34 (all purpose), Unknown (row crop)
Rear Tire Width (in): -
Front/Rear Rim Diameter (in): -
Tire Type: Ag
Manufacture - End Year: 1972
Hitch Type: Three-point hitch
Hitch Category: II
Hitch Position: Rear
Hitch Capacity (lb): -
Operator Station Type: Open operator station, Cab (optional)
Starter Type: Electric
Brake Type: Differential hydraulic wet disc
Hydraulic System Type: Open center