Ford 8000: all source data

All 96 values recorded for this model, as the source lists them and in its units. The spec sheet shows the same data checked, typed and converted.

Overview

Production
ManufacturerFord
(no label)Row-Crop tractor
(no label)Built in Highland Park, Michigan, USA
(no label)Original price was $10,000 in 1972
Engine
(no label)Ford 6.6L 6-cyl diesel
Transmission
(no label)8-speed gear
(no label)16-speed two-speed power shift
Power
Engine115.5 hp | 86.1 kW
PTO (claimed)105 hp | 78.3 kW
Drawbar (tested)92.61 hp | 69.1 kW
PTO (tested)105.74 hp | 78.9 kW
Mechanical
(no label)Two-wheel drive
Differential lockhydraulic rear
(no label)Power steering
(no label)Differential hydraulic wet disc brakes
(no label)Open operator station. Cab optional with optional heat and air-conditioning.
Capacity
Fuel43 gal | 162.8 L
Hydraulic system10 gal | 37.9 L
Hydraulics
Typeopen center
Capacity10 gal | 37.9 L
Pressure2500 psi | 172.4 bar
Pump flow12 gpm | 45.4 lpm
Steering flow4.2 gpm | 15.9 lpm
Steering press.1550 psi | 106.9 bar
Hitch
Rear TypeII
Pto
Rear PTOindependent
Rear PTO Type540/1000
Engine RPM540@1900
Engine RPM1000@1935
Dimensions
Wheelbase108 inches (row crop) | 274 cm
Wheelbase91.5 inches (all purpose) | 232 cm
Weight9980 lbs | 4526 kg
Front tire7.50-18
Rear tire18.4-34
Electrical
Groundnegative
Charging systemgenerator
Charging systemalternator
Charging amps22 (gen)
Charging amps55 (alt)
Battery volts12
Battery AH128

Engine

Engine detail
(no label)Ford
(no label)diesel
(no label)6-cylinder
(no label)liquid-cooled
Displacement401 ci | 6.6 L
Bore/Stroke4.40x4.40 inches | 112 x 112 mm
Power115.5 hp | 86.1 kW
Air cleanerdry
Compression16.5:1
Rated RPM2300
Torque283.5 lb-ft | 384.4 Nm
Torque RPM1400
Firing order1-5-3-6-2-4
Starter volts12
Coolant capacity (Coolant)18 qts | 17.0 L
Intake valve clearance0.015 inches (hot) | 0.381 mm
Exhaust valve clearance0.018 inches (hot) | 0.457 mm
Engine oil
Oil capacity12 qts | 11.4 L

Transmission

Transmission options
(no label)8-speed gear
(no label)16-speed two-speed power shift
Transmission
TransmissionDual Range
Typegear
Gears8 forward and 2 reverse
Oil capacity12 qts | 11.4 L
Oil typeESN-M2C77-A
TransmissionDual Power
Typetwo-speed power shift
Gears16 forward and 4 reverse
Oil capacity12 qts | 11.4 L
(no label)The optional Dual Power transmission became available in 1969.

Dimensions

Tires
Ag front7.50-18 (all purpose)
Ag front7.50-16 (row crop)
Ag rear18.4-34 (all purpose)
Ag rear16.9-34 (row crop)
Ag front10.00-16
Ag front7.50-18
Ag rear23.1-30
Ag rear23.1-34
Ag rear15.5-38
Dimensions
Wheelbase108 inches (row crop) | 274 cm
Wheelbase91.5 inches (all purpose) | 232 cm
Length154.8 inches (row crop) | 393 cm
Length148.3 inches (dual purpose) | 376 cm
Width85 inches | 215 cm
Operating weight9980 lbs | 4526 kg
Ballasted weight15000 lbs | 6804 kg
Ground clearance24 inches (row crop front axle) | 60 cm
Ground clearance25.3 inches | 64 cm
Ground clearance25.2 inches (row crop rear axle) | 64 cm
Ground clearance26.7 inches (all purpose rear axle) | 67 cm
Rear axle3.375 inch diameter | 85 mm
Height
Hood73 inches (row crop) | 185 cm
Hood74 inches (all purpose) | 187 cm
Exhaust104.6 inches (row crop) | 265 cm
Exhaust106 inches (all purpose) | 269 cm