About the Ford 8000
Engine Horsepower: 115 hp
Manufactured: 1968 to 1972
Ford 8000 Summary
The Ford 8000 was produced from 1968 to 1972 and is equipped with a 115.5 hp Ford 6.6L 6-cylinder diesel engine. It was built in Highland Park, Michigan, USA, and had an original price of $10,000 in 1972. The tractor features several variants, including the 8100 (all-purpose), 8200 (row-crop), and 8400 (industrial tractor).
Ford 8000 Horsepower, Weight, and Specifications:
Production
Where and when was the Ford 8000 manufactured?
- Manufacturer: Ford
- Years of production: 1968 to 1972
- Type: Row-Crop tractor
- Location: Highland Park, Michigan, USA
- Original price in 1972: $10,000
Variants
What are the different variants of the Ford 8000?
- 8100: all-purpose
- 8200: row-crop
- 8400: industrial tractor
Engine
What type of engine does the Ford 8000 have?
- Type: Ford 6.6L 6-cyl diesel
Transmissions
What transmission options are available for the Ford 8000?
- 8-speed gear
- 16-speed two-speed power shift
Horsepower
What is the horsepower of the Ford 8000?
- Engine: 115.5 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
What mechanical features does the Ford 8000 have?
- Drive: Two-wheel drive
- Differential lock: hydraulic rear
- Steering: Power
- Brakes: Differential hydraulic wet disc
- Operator station: Open, with optional cab, heat, and air-conditioning
Capacity
What are the capacities of the Ford 8000?
- Fuel: 43 gal / 162.8 L
- Hydraulic system: 10 gal / 37.9 L
Hydraulics
What are the hydraulic specifications of the Ford 8000?
- Type: open center
- Capacity: 10 gal / 37.9 L
- Pressure: 2500 psi / 172.4 bar
- Pump flow: 12 gpm / 45.4 lpm
- Steering flow: 4.2 gpm / 15.9 lpm
- Steering pressure: 1550 psi / 106.9 bar
Tractor Hitch
What type of hitch is on the Ford 8000?
- Rear Type: II
Power Take-off (PTO)
What are the PTO specifications of the Ford 8000?
- Rear PTO: independent
- Rear RPM: 540/1000
- Engine RPM: 540@1900, 1000@1935
Dimensions & Tires
What are the dimensions and tire sizes for the Ford 8000?
- Wheelbase: 108 inches (row crop) / 274 cm, 91.5 inches (all purpose) / 232 cm
- Weight: 9980 lbs / 4526 kg
- Front tire: 7.50-18
- Rear tire: 18.4-34
Electrical
What are the electrical specifications of the Ford 8000?
- Ground: negative
- Charging system: generator, alternator
- Charging amps: 22 (gen), 55 (alt)
- Battery volts: 12
- Battery AH: 128
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