Ford 8000

Last Updated: September 2024

Overview

The Ford 8000 is a powerful row crop tractor that was made from 1968 to 1972. It has a 2WD drive system and power steering, making it easy to handle in the fields. The tractor comes with a gear-type transmission that offers 8 forward gears and 2 reverse gears, giving farmers plenty of options for different tasks.

Under the hood, the Ford 8000 boasts a 6-cylinder diesel engine made by Ford. This engine is liquid-cooled and naturally aspirated, with an average displacement of 401 ci. It can produce 115.5 hp at 2300 rpm, which is enough power for most farming jobs. The tractor weighs 9980 lb and has a width of 84.6 inches, making it sturdy and stable. It also features a three-point hitch at the rear and an independent PTO with both 540 and 1000 rpm speeds. The Ford 8000 has an open operator station and comes with useful features like differential lock and hydraulic wet disc brakes.
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Key Specifications

Category: Row Crop

Power Output: 116 hp (86.1 kW)

Transmission: Gear type

Drive Type: 2WD

Operating Weight: 9980 lb (4527 kg)

Fuel Type: Diesel

Ford 8000 vs. Similar Tractors

Power Output

The Power Output for the Ford 8000 is Average. It is greater than 34% of similar Row Crop tractors in our database.

Horsepower distribution of Row Crop tractors

(across 1.1K+ tractors in our database)

Operating Weight

The Operating Weight for the Ford 8000 is Average. It is greater than 30% of similar Row Crop tractors in our database.

Operating weight distribution of Row Crop tractors

(across 1.3K+ tractors in our database)

Engine Displacement

The Engine Displacement for the Ford 8000 is Average. It is greater than 50% of similar Row Crop tractors in our database.

Engine displacement distribution of Row Crop tractors

(across 1K+ tractors in our database)

Engine Rated RPM

The Engine Rated RPM for the Ford 8000 is Above Average. It is greater than 83% of similar Row Crop tractors in our database.

Engine rated RPM distribution of Row Crop tractors

(across 1K+ tractors in our database)

Technical Specifications

Engine

Manufacturer
Ford
Model
Ford
Cooling Type
Liquid-cooled
Cylinder Orientation
Inline
Fuel Type
Diesel
Induction Type
Naturally aspirated
Cylinders
6
Displacement
401 ci (6.6 L)
Bore
4.41 in (112.0 mm)
Stroke
4.41 in (112.0 mm)
Rated RPM
2300
Power Output
116 hp (86.1 kW)

Transmission

Type
Gear type
Forward Gears
8
Reverse Gears
2

Drivetrain

Chassis
4x2 2WD
Drive Type
2WD
Steering Type
Power
Brake Type
Differential hydraulic wet disc