Ford 8401
Built: 1980-1985 · Series: Other models
More machines from model year 1980
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The Ford 8401 is a tractor built in 1980-1985. It runs on a six-cylinder engine.
The gearbox is a Ford Dual Power unit.
It runs on diesel; the engine is water-cooled. As standard, it runs on 10x16 tyres at the front and 23x30 (23.1x34 option) at the rear. 750 units were built.
Technical data
Engine
| Engine make | Fordcorrect |
|---|---|
| Engine model | Ford 270?correct |
| Fuel | dieselcorrect |
| Power | 110 hpcorrect |
| Cylinders | 6correct |
| Displacement | 401 cu inch (6.6 ltr)correct |
| Turbocharger | Some retrofittedcorrect |
| Naturally aspirated | naturally aspiratedcorrect |
| Cooling | water-cooledcorrect |
Drivetrain and chassis
| Drive | rear-wheel driveWDcorrect |
|---|---|
| Gearbox | Ford Dual Powercorrect |
| Gearbox make | Fordcorrect |
| Forward gears | 16correct |
| Reverse gears | 4correct |
| Front tyres | 10x16correct |
| Rear tyres | 23x30 (23.1x34 option)correct |
Working data
| PTO speed | 540correct |
|---|---|
| Linkage category | Cat III (option)correct |
Origin and approval
| Plant | Basildon/SEM/Local assembly, England; Australiacorrect |
|---|---|
| Units built | 750correct |
| Cab | Safetycorrect |
| Predecessor | New modelcorrect |
| Successor | ?correct |
| List price when new | $34, 500 (AUS$) 1983correct |
Other data
| Cab make | Gasoncorrect |
|---|
Frequently asked questions
How much power does the Ford 8401 have?
The Ford 8401 delivers 110 hp.
What engine does the Ford 8401 have?
6 cylinders, Diesel.
When was the Ford 8401 built?
Production years: 1980-1985.
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 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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