Head to head · Row Crop

Ford 5000 (1968-1976) vs Ford 8600

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FordModel B

Ford 8600

Row Crop

power
Not recorded
displacement
401 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
16
Full 8600 specs
FordFord 5000 (1968-1976)
vs
FordFord 8600

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Row Crop

n = 8061,417

Engine Displacement

▲ 8600 higher · +145 ci (+57%)
5000 (1968-1976)256 ci
8600401 ci
Median Row Crop Tractor391 ci

5000 (1968-1976) is in the 18th percentile; 8600 is in the 51st · 1,409 models

Cylinders

▲ 8600 higher · +2 (+50%)
5000 (1968-1976)4
86006
Median Row Crop Tractor6

5000 (1968-1976) is in the 17th percentile; 8600 is in the 50th · 1,417 models

Forward Gears

▲ 8600 higher · +8 (+100%)
5000 (1968-1976)8
860016
Median Row Crop Tractor16

5000 (1968-1976) is in the 16th percentile; 8600 is in the 50th · 1,200 models

Width

▲ 8600 higher · +16.5 in (+24%)
5000 (1968-1976)68.1 in
860084.6 in
Median Row Crop Tractor91.2 in

5000 (1968-1976) is in the 6th percentile; 8600 is in the 35th · 806 models

5000 (1968-1976) (A)8600 (B)Median Row Crop Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecFord 5000 (1968-1976)Ford 8600Difference
ManufacturerFordFordSame
Model5000 (1968-1976)8600
CategoryRow CropRow CropSame

Engine

SpecFord 5000 (1968-1976)Ford 8600Difference
ManufacturerFordFordSame
ModelFordNot recorded
Power Output67.3hpNot recorded
Rated RPM2,100RPM2,300RPM8600+200 RPM · +10%
Cylinders468600+2 · +50%
Displacement256ci401ci8600+145 ci · +57%
Bore4.4in4.4inSame
Stroke4.2in4.4in8600+0.2 in · +5%

Transmission

SpecFord 5000 (1968-1976)Ford 8600Difference
TypeSliding gearGear type, Partial power shift

Dimensions & Weight

SpecFord 5000 (1968-1976)Ford 8600Difference
Length141inNot recorded
Width68.1in84.6in8600+16.5 in · +24%
Height63.4inNot recorded
Operating Weight5,732lbNot recorded

Hydraulics

SpecFord 5000 (1968-1976)Ford 8600Difference
System TypeOpen centerNot recorded
Steering TypePower assistHydrostatic power

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecFord 5000 (1968-1976)Ford 8600Difference
TypeIndependentIndependentSame
Speed 1540rpm540rpmSame
Speed 21,000rpm1,000rpmSame

Hitch & Towing

SpecFord 5000 (1968-1976)Ford 8600Difference
Hitch TypeNot recordedThree-Point Hitch
Hitch CategoryII/III
Hitch PositionNot recordedRear

Chassis & Drive

SpecFord 5000 (1968-1976)Ford 8600Difference
Chassis Type4x2 2WD4x2 2WDSame
Drive Type2WD2WDSame
Steering TypePower assistHydrostatic power
Brake TypeDifferential mechanical wet discDifferential hydraulic wet disc

Electrical

SpecFord 5000 (1968-1976)Ford 8600Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecFord 5000 (1968-1976)Ford 8600Difference
CoolantNot recorded4.5gal

Operator Station

SpecFord 5000 (1968-1976)Ford 8600Difference
TypeOpenOpen operator station

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Displacement

median 391 ci
A · 18th percentile (256 ci)B · 51st percentile (401 ci)

Cylinders

median 6
A · 17th percentile (4)B · 50th percentile (6)

Forward Gears

median 16
A · 16th percentile (8)B · 50th percentile (16)

Width

median 91.2 in
A · 6th percentile (68.1 in)B · 35th percentile (84.6 in)
A · 5000 (1968-1976)B · 8600Median Row Crop Tractor
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