Ford 8600: all source data

All 91 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)Built in Romeo, Michigan, USA
(no label)Original price was $15,200 in 1976
Engine
(no label)Ford 6.6L 6-cyl diesel
Transmission
(no label)8-speed
(no label)16-speed partial power shift
Power
Drawbar (tested)92.42 hp | 68.9 kW
PTO (tested)110.69 hp | 82.5 kW
Mechanical
(no label)Two-wheel drive
Differential lockfoot pedal
(no label)Power steering
(no label)Differential hydraulic wet disc brakes
(no label)Open operator station. Cab optional.
Capacity
Fuel43 gal | 162.8 L
Hydraulic system16 gal | 60.6 L
Hydraulic system17.3 gal (Dual Power) | 65.5 L
Steering3 qts | 2.8 L
Hydraulics
Capacity16 gal | 60.6 L
Capacity17.3 gal (Dual Power) | 65.5 L
Pressure2500 psi | 172.4 bar
Pump flow12 gpm | 45.4 lpm
Steering flow4.2 gpm | 15.9 lpm
Steering cap.3 qts | 2.8 L
Steering press.1500 psi | 103.4 bar
Hitch
Rear TypeII
Pto
Rear PTOindependent
Rear PTO Type540/1000
Dimensions
Wheelbase91.5 inches (all purpose) | 232 cm
Wheelbase108 inches (row crop) | 274 cm
Weight8033 to 11430 pounds
Front tire7.50-18
Rear tire18.4-34
Electrical
Groundnegative
Charging systemalternator
Charging amps55
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
Air cleanerdry
Compression16.5:1
Rated RPM2300
Firing order1-5-3-6-2-4
Starter volts12
Coolant capacity (Coolant)18 qts | 17.0 L
Coolant capacity (Coolant)19.5 qts (with heater) | 18.5 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
(no label)16-speed partial power shift
Transmission
Gears8 forward and 2 reverse
Oil capacity64 qts | 60.6 L
(no label)Four 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.
TransmissionDual Power
Typepartial power shift
Gears16 forward and 4 reverse
Oil capacity69 qts | 65.3 L
(no label)Dual Power adds a power shift to the basic eight-speed transmission. Two foot buttons control the shift, the left button engages direct drive (normal) mode while the right "power drive" button provides the lower range. The power drive button must be down for stationary PTO work.

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 rear18.4-38
Ag rear23.1-30
Ag rear23.1-34
Ag rear15.5-38
Ag rear16.9-38
Dimensions
Wheelbase91.5 inches (all purpose) | 232 cm
Wheelbase108 inches (row crop) | 274 cm
Length154.8 inches (row crop) | 393 cm
Length148.3 inches (all purpose) | 376 cm
Width85 inches | 215 cm
Ground clearance25.3 inches (all purpose front axle) | 64 cm
Ground clearance26.7 inches (all purpose rear axle) | 67 cm
Ground clearance24 inches (row crop front axle) | 60 cm
Ground clearance25.2 inches (row crop rear axle) | 64 cm
Weight
(no label)8,033 lbs (all purpose) | 3643 kg
(no label)9,020 lbs (row crop) | 4091 kg
Operating11,430 lbs | 5184 kg
Ballasted14,790 lbs | 6708 kg
Height
Hood74 inches (all purpose) | 187 cm
Hood73 inches (row crop) | 185 cm
Exhaust106 inches (all purpose) | 269 cm
Exhaust104.6 inches (row crop) | 265 cm