Ford 8600 (A)
Built: 1972–1976 · Series: 1.000 er-Baureihe
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Ford 1000 series (1965–1975) – 2000 to 9600: the worldwide Ford range from Basildon, Antwerp and Highland Park, the number as size class, blue-grey as the new colour, 26 to 108 kW
In 1965 Ford unified its tractor programme worldwide: the English Fordson models Dexta and Major and the American Ford tractors were replaced by a common range built in Basildon, Antwerp and Highland Park, which ended the Fordson era. The type logic orders size in steps of a thousand: 2000 the three-cylinder small tractor, 3000 the successor to the Dexta, 4000 the mid-range, 5000 the successor to the Major with four-cylinder, 6000, 8000 and 9000 the American six-cylinder large tractors; 8600 and 9600 are the revisions of 1973. Suffixes such as 6X/6Y denote design types, (A) four-wheel drive, Super Dexta the transitional type. With the range came the blue-grey livery of 1965 that Ford kept until the merger with New Holland in 1991.
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The register lists 12 versions with 26.3 to 108.1 kW (36 to 147 hp), 2,190 to 6,578 cm³ with three to six cylinders, torque from 164 to 504 Nm, unladen weights from 1,369 to 6,270 kg, lengths from 3,069 to 4,040 mm, widths from 1,130 to 2,314 mm and heights from 1,350 to 2,972 mm; eight models run on diesel, the rest optionally on petrol or LPG.
With its 4.2-litre four-cylinder the Ford 5000 became Britain's best-selling tractor and the pattern of the 65 hp class; the 3000 and 4000 were the standard tractors of all Western Europe, which is why parts are still available everywhere today.
On used tractors, engine condition, the transmission (the Select-O-Speed powershift is the known weak point), hydraulics and front axle count; the club scene and remanufacturers secure supply.
Sources: SpecCodex register, model data: Ford 1000er-Baureihe, Ford (Traktoren) (Wikipedia)
Technical data
Engine
| Fuel | dieselcorrect |
|---|---|
| Power | 118 hp (86.8 kW)correct |
| Rated speed | 2,400 rpmcorrect |
| Cylinders | 6correct |
| Displacement | 6,578 cm³correct |
| Compression ratio | 16.5correct |
| Injection pressure | 192 barcorrect |
| Cooling | water-cooledcorrect |
Dimensions and weights
| Length | 3,767 mmcorrect |
|---|---|
| Width | 2,159 mmcorrect |
| Height | 1,854 mmcorrect |
| Wheelbase | 2,324 mmcorrect |
| Ground clearance | 640 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 6,000 kgcorrect |
Drivetrain and chassis
| Drive | rear- or four-wheel drivecorrect |
|---|---|
| Gearbox | 12 V/4 R or 16 V/4 Rcorrect |
| Front tyres | 7.50-18 ASF(A: 14.9-28 AS)correct |
| Rear tyres | 18.4-34 AS (A: 18.4-38 AS)correct |
| Top speed | 25 km/hcorrect |
Origin and approval
| Construction | unit construction (no separate frame)correct |
|---|
Where this model stands
Power-to-weight ratio: 14.5 kW/t (87 kW / 6 t)
Power class: Large (100–180 hp)
Stronger than 74% of the tractors in the register — out of 15,663 models with a stated power figure.
Calculated from the documented figures above — not a rating.
Frequently asked questions
How much power does the Ford 8600 (A) have?
The Ford 8600 (A) delivers 118 hp.
How much does the Ford 8600 (A) weigh?
The unladen weight is 6,000 kg.
What engine does the Ford 8600 (A) have?
6 cylinders, 6,578 cm³ displacement, Diesel.
How fast does the Ford 8600 (A) go?
Top speed is 25 km/h.
What are the dimensions of the Ford 8600 (A)?
3,767 mm × 2,159 mm × 1,854 mm.
When was the Ford 8600 (A) built?
Production years: 1972–1976.
What to check before buying
- Check the hour meter against the service records — a replaced instrument is the most common gap.
- Compare the data plate and chassis number with the papers.
- Check the weights in the papers against the figures here — attachments change them.
- Check front and rear tyre sizes: mismatched pairs strain the drivetrain.
- Shift the gearbox cold and warm — jumps only show up at temperature.
- Load the hydraulics and watch for sag.
- Ask about parts availability for this build year — the running costs hang on it.
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Other models in this series
2000 (USA)
3000 "V" ( Dexta )
3000 Super Dexta/dexta (Typ: 6X/6Y)
4.000
4000 (A) 6X/6Y
5000 Diesel
6000
8000
9000
9500
9600 (A)
Sources: [1]
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