Head to head · Row Crop

Ford 6000 vs Ford 8600

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FordModel A

Ford 6000

Row Crop

power
Not recorded
displacement
223 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
9
Full 6000 specs
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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 6000
vs
FordFord 8600

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Row Crop

n = 1,200–1,417

Engine Displacement

▲ 8600 higher · +178 ci (+80%)
6000223 ci
8600401 ci
Median Row Crop Tractor391 ci

6000 is in the 11th percentile; 8600 is in the 51st · 1,409 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
60006
86006
Median Row Crop Tractor6

6000 is in the 50th percentile; 8600 is in the 50th · 1,417 models

Forward Gears

▲ 8600 higher · +7 (+78%)
60009
860016
Median Row Crop Tractor16

6000 is in the 20th percentile; 8600 is in the 50th · 1,200 models

6000 (A)8600 (B)Median Row Crop Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecFord 6000Ford 8600Difference
ManufacturerFordFordSame
Model60008600—
CategoryRow CropRow CropSame

Engine

SpecFord 6000Ford 8600Difference
ManufacturerFordFordSame
Rated RPM2,400RPM2,300RPM▲ 6000+100 RPM · +4%
Cylinders66Same
Displacement223ci401ci▲ 8600+178 ci · +80%
Bore3.6in4.4in▲ 8600+0.8 in · +22%
Stroke3.6in4.4in▲ 8600+0.8 in · +22%

Transmission

SpecFord 6000Ford 8600Difference
TypeFull power shiftGear type, Partial power shift—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecFord 6000Ford 8600Difference
Length149inNot recorded—
WidthNot recorded84.6in—
Height68inNot recorded—
Operating Weight6,985lbNot recorded—

Hydraulics

SpecFord 6000Ford 8600Difference
System TypeClosed centerNot recorded—
Steering TypePower assistHydrostatic power—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecFord 6000Ford 8600Difference
TypeIndependentIndependentSame
Speed 1540rpm540rpmSame
Speed 21,000rpm1,000rpmSame
Power Rating62.3hpNot recorded—

Tires

SpecFord 6000Ford 8600Difference
Front Tire Size6.50-16Not recorded—
Rear Tire Size15.5-38Not recorded—

Hitch & Towing

SpecFord 6000Ford 8600Difference
Hitch TypeThree-Point HitchThree-Point HitchSame
Hitch CategoryIIIISame
Hitch PositionRearRearSame

Chassis & Drive

SpecFord 6000Ford 8600Difference
Chassis Type4x2 2WD4x2 2WDSame
Drive Type2WD2WDSame
Steering TypePower assistHydrostatic power—
Brake TypeDifferential hydraulic wet discDifferential hydraulic wet discSame

Electrical

SpecFord 6000Ford 8600Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecFord 6000Ford 8600Difference
Coolant5.3gal4.5gal▲ 6000+0.8 gal · +18%

Operator Station

SpecFord 6000Ford 8600Difference
TypeOpenOpen operator station—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Displacement

median 391 ci
A · 11th percentile (223 ci)B · 51st percentile (401 ci)

Cylinders

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

Forward Gears

median 16
A · 20th percentile (9)B · 50th percentile (16)
A · 6000B · 8600Median Row Crop Tractor
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