Ford F600
Built: 1955-1972 · Series: F600
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Ford F-600 – medium-duty F-Series chassis for flatbed, tipper and fire-service bodies, six- and eight-cylinder engines from 4,400 to 7,300 cc, 121 to 138.5 kW, also as a Marmon-Herrington four-wheel-drive conversion
The Ford F-600 is a medium-duty commercial vehicle from the Ford F-Series, which Ford has offered since the late 1940s as a graduated modular system from light pickup to heavy truck; the 600 class sits above the F-100 to F-350 pickup ranges and served as a chassis for flatbed, tipper and fire-service bodies. The Marmon-Herrington version listed here denotes a subsequent conversion to four-wheel drive by the US company Marmon-Herrington, which specialised in such off-road conversions.
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The register lists here 6 versions with 121 to 138.5 kW from six- and eight-cylinder engines of 4,400 to 7,300 cc, kerb weights of 2,960 to 6,420 kg, gross vehicle weights of 7,260 to 9,534 kg, lengths of 5,950 to 7,900 mm and widths of 2,050 to 2,400 mm.
As a chassis for aftermarket bodies, the F-600 was widespread for decades in municipal, agricultural and fire-service use, competing with the Chevrolet C60/C70 and the Dodge D600. The Marmon-Herrington conversions were used above all where off-road capability was needed on a heavy chassis, such as drilling and oilfield vehicles.
A used-buying check should cover rust on the frame and brake lines, the condition of the clutch and manual gearbox, and on Marmon-Herrington vehicles additionally the transfer case and front axle. Aftermarket bodies should be checked for corrosion at the mounting points; parts for the F-Series are widely available on the aftermarket, less so for the four-wheel-drive conversions.
Sources: SpecCodex register, model data: Ford F-600, Ford (manufacturer)
Technical data
Engine
| Power | 138.5 kWcorrect |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 8correct |
| Displacement | 4,600 cm³correct |
Dimensions and weights
| Length | 7,900 mmcorrect |
|---|---|
| Width | 2,360 mmcorrect |
| Wheelbase | 4,380 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 6,420 kgcorrect |
| Gross vehicle weight | 9,534 kgcorrect |
Drivetrain and chassis
| Gears | 4correct |
|---|---|
| Wheels | 6correct |
Where this model stands
Power-to-weight ratio: 21.6 kW/t (138 kW / 6.4 t)
Stronger than 16% of the trucks in the register — out of 25,242 models with a stated power figure.
Calculated from the documented figures above — not a rating.
Frequently asked questions
How much power does the Ford F600 have?
The Ford F600 delivers 138 kW.
How much does the Ford F600 weigh?
The unladen weight is 6,420 kg.
What is the gross vehicle weight of the Ford F600?
9,534 kg.
What engine does the Ford F600 have?
8 cylinders, 4,600 cm³ displacement.
What are the dimensions of the Ford F600?
7,900 mm × 2,360 mm.
When was the Ford F600 built?
Production years: 1955-1972.
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.
- Ask about parts availability for this build year — the running costs hang on it.
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Sources: RDW — Dutch national vehicle register (retrieved August 2026) · How we check the data
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