Ford Dual Power: Dual Power adds hydraulically shifted underdrive to the basic eight-speed transmission. Two foot buttons are used to select "power drive" or direct drive. Tractor must be in power drive for stationary PTO work.
8-speed: Syncrhonized upshift from 3-to-4 and 7-to-8 using the clutch. Tractor must be stopped for all other shifts.
Weight
Weight specifications
Weight
11,860 lb operating
Ballasted
18,000 lb
Dimensions
Dimensions specifications
Wheelbase
91.5 in
Length
151 in
Width
91.1 in
Height
117 in unspecified
Front axle clearance
25.3 in
Rear axle clearance
29 in
Capacities
Capacities specifications
Fuel tank
43 gal
Hydraulic system
16 gal
Hydraulics
Hydraulics specifications
Pump flow
16 gpm
Steering flow
4.2 gpm
Pressure
2,500 psi
Steering pressure
1,500 psi
Hitch
Hitch specifications
Rear hitch category
III/II
Rear lift capacity
18,000 lb
PTO
PTO specifications
Rear PTO
independent
Rear PTO speeds
1000
Engine rpm at PTO speed
1000@1935
Chassis
Chassis specifications
Drive
2WD
Steering
Power steering
Brakes
Differential hydraulic wet disc brakes
Differential lock
mechanical rear
Cab
Open operator station. Cab optional
Tires
Tires specifications
Front
7.50-18
Rear
23.1-34
Electrical
Electrical specifications
System voltage
12 V
Battery capacity
128 Ah
Charging
alternator
Charging output
55 A
Ground
negative
Production
Production specifications
Price new
$17,300 (1976)
Factories
Romeo, Michigan, USA
Built by
Ford
Serial numbers
First serial number by year
Year
First serial
1972
C327200
1973
C367300
1974
C405200
1975
C450700
1976
C490300
Literature
Buyer's Guide '74 Ford, 1974
8000, 8600, 9000 and 9600 Repair Time Schedule (SE 3410) 1973