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Ford 8000 Tractor Specs (1968-1972)

Ford 8000 tractor specifications for 1968-1972, covering its 401 ci 6.6 L engine, Dual Power transmission, PTO, hydraulics, and capacities.

Ford 8000 overview

Built from 1968 to 1972, the Ford 8000 combines a 401 ci 6.6 L engine rated at 115.5 hp 86.1 kW and 2300 rpm with a Dual Power two-speed power shift transmission. An independent rear PTO provides 540/1000 operation, with 540 rpm reached at 1900 engine rpm.

The open-center hydraulic system has 12 gpm 45.4 lpm pump flow. Fuel capacity is 43 gal 162.8 L, and routine engine service figures include 12 qts 11.4 L of oil and 18 qts 17.0 L of coolant.

Years1968-1972
Engine401 ci 6.6 L
Transmissiontwo-speed power shift
Rear PTO540/1000

Quick answers

  • EngineIt is listed with a 401 ci 6.6 L engine rated at 115.5 hp 86.1 kW and 2300 rpm.
  • TransmissionThe Dual Power two-speed power shift has 16 forward and 4 reverse gears.
  • Rear PTOThe independent rear PTO is listed as 540/1000, with 540 rpm at 1900 engine rpm.
  • HydraulicsIt uses an open-center hydraulic system with 12 gpm 45.4 lpm pump flow.

Engine and Power

The 401 ci 6.6 L engine is rated at 115.5 hp 86.1 kW and 2300 rpm.

Diesel engine

Displacement401 ci 6.6 L
Power115.5 hp 86.1 kW
Rated Rpm2300
Coolant Capacity18 qts 17.0 L

Manufacture years

1968-1972

Transmission

The Dual Power two-speed power shift transmission is listed with 16 forward and 4 reverse gears.

Dual Power

NameDual Power
Typetwo-speed power shift
Gears16 forward and 4 reverse

PTO and Hitch

The independent rear PTO is listed as 540/1000, with 540 rpm at 1900 engine rpm.

Rear PTO

independent

Rear PTO type

540/1000

Engine RPM

540@1900

Hydraulics

Open-center hydraulics have 12 gpm 45.4 lpm pump flow.

Type

open center

Pump flow

12 gpm 45.4 lpm

Fluids, Battery, and Service Facts

Service figures include 43 gal 162.8 L of fuel, 12 qts 11.4 L of engine oil, and 18 qts 17.0 L of coolant.

Fuel tank

43 gal 162.8 L

Engine oil capacity

12 qts 11.4 L

Accuracy Note

Tractor specifications can vary by year, region, factory configuration, installed equipment, and later repairs. Match serial range, engine, transmission, PTO setup, and model code before ordering parts or doing service work.