Ford 8600

Last Updated: September 2024

Overview

The Ford 8600 is a powerful row crop tractor that was made from 1972 to 1976. It has a 2-wheel drive system and a strong 6-cylinder diesel engine. The engine is liquid-cooled and has an average displacement of 401 ci. It runs at a very high 2300 rpm, which means it can work hard for long periods.

This tractor is built for serious farming work. It has a partial power shift transmission with 16 forward gears and 4 reverse gears, giving the driver lots of options. The 8600 also has a three-point hitch at the back, which can lift heavy farm tools. It has two PTO speeds - 540 rpm and 1000 rpm - so it can power different kinds of equipment. The tractor is 84.6 inches wide and has big agricultural tires, making it stable in the field. It also has useful features like differential lock and hydrostatic power steering, which make it easier to control.
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Key Specifications

Category: Row Crop

Transmission: Gear type, Partial power shift

Drive Type: 2WD

Fuel Type: Diesel

Ford 8600 vs. Similar Tractors

Engine Displacement

The Engine Displacement for the Ford 8600 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 8600 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
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

Transmission

Type
Gear type, Partial power shift
Forward Gears
16
Reverse Gears
4

Drivetrain

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