Tractor Reference

Ford 8600 Tractor Specs (1972-1976)

Ford 8600 tractor specifications for 1972-1976, covering its 401 ci 6.6 L engine, independent 540/1000 PTO, hydraulic flow, weights, and capacities.

Ford 8600 overview

Built from 1972 to 1976, the Ford 8600 is listed with a 401 ci 6.6 L engine rated at 2300 rpm. It has an independent rear PTO with 540/1000 speeds and a Category II rear hitch.

Hydraulics have 12 gpm 45.4 lpm pump flow and 2500 psi 172.4 bar pressure. The tractor weight range is 8033 to 11430 pounds; fuel capacity is 43 gal 162.8 L, with 12 qts 11.4 L of engine oil and 18 qts 17.0 L of coolant.

Years1972-1976
Engine401 ci 6.6 L
Rear PTO540/1000
Weight8033 to 11430 pounds

Quick answers

  • EngineIt is listed with a 401 ci 6.6 L engine rated at 2300 rpm.
  • PTOThe independent rear PTO has 540/1000 speeds.
  • HydraulicsHydraulics are listed with 12 gpm 45.4 lpm pump flow at 2500 psi 172.4 bar.
  • WeightThe listed tractor weight range is 8033 to 11430 pounds.

Engine and Power

The 401 ci 6.6 L engine is rated at 2300 rpm.

Diesel engine

Displacement401 ci 6.6 L
Rated Rpm2300
Coolant Capacity18 qts 17.0 L

Manufacture years

1972-1976

PTO and Hitch

The independent rear PTO has 540/1000 speeds.

Rear PTO

independent

Rear PTO type

540/1000

Rear hitch

II

Hydraulics

Hydraulics are listed with 12 gpm 45.4 lpm pump flow and 2500 psi 172.4 bar pressure.

Pressure

2500 psi 172.4 bar

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

Tires and Dimensions

The listed agricultural tire sizes are 7.50-18 at the front and 18.4-34 at the rear.

Weight

8033 to 11430 pounds

Front tire

7.50-18

Rear tire

18.4-34

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.