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FordModel A
Ford 8600
Row Crop
- power
- Not recorded
- displacement
- 401 ci
- Cylinders
- 6
- Forward gears
- 16
Head to head · Row Crop
Ford 8600 vs International Harvester 976
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International HarvesterModel B
International Harvester 976
Row Crop
- power
- Not recorded
- displacement
- 358 ci
- Cylinders
- 6
- Forward gears
- 16
FordFord 8600
vs
International HarvesterInternational Harvester 976
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Row Crop
Engine Displacement
▲ 8600 higher · +43 ci (+12%)8600401 ci
976358 ci
Median Row Crop Tractor391 ci
8600 is in the 51st percentile; 976 is in the 40th · 1,409 models
Cylinders
= Effectively tied86006
9766
Median Row Crop Tractor6
8600 is in the 50th percentile; 976 is in the 50th · 1,417 models
Forward Gears
= Effectively tied860016
97616
Median Row Crop Tractor16
8600 is in the 50th percentile; 976 is in the 50th · 1,200 models
8600 (A)976 (B)Median Row Crop Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | Ford 8600 | International Harvester 976 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Ford | International Harvester | — |
| Model | 8600 | 976 | — |
| Category | Row Crop | Row Crop | Same |
Engine
| Spec | Ford 8600 | International Harvester 976 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Ford | International Harvester | — |
| Model | Not recorded | DT-358 | — |
| Rated RPM | 2,300RPM | Not recorded | — |
| Cylinders | 6 | 6 | Same |
| Displacement | 401ci | 358ci | ▲ 8600+43 ci · +12% |
| Bore | 4.4in | 3.9in | ▲ 8600+0.5 in · +13% |
| Stroke | 4.4in | 5.1in | ▲ 976+0.7 in · +16% |
Transmission
| Spec | Ford 8600 | International Harvester 976 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Gear type, Partial power shift | Two-speed power shift | — |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | Ford 8600 | International Harvester 976 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 84.6in | Not recorded | — |
Hydraulics
| Spec | Ford 8600 | International Harvester 976 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering Type | Hydrostatic power | Not recorded | — |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Spec | Ford 8600 | International Harvester 976 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Independent | Not recorded | — |
| Speed 1 | 540rpm | Not recorded | — |
| Speed 2 | 1,000rpm | Not recorded | — |
Hitch & Towing
| Spec | Ford 8600 | International Harvester 976 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Type | Three-Point Hitch | Not recorded | — |
| Hitch Category | II | III | — |
| Hitch Position | Rear | Not recorded | — |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | Ford 8600 | International Harvester 976 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | 4x2 2WD | 4x2 2WD | Same |
| Drive Type | 2WD | 2WD | Same |
| Steering Type | Hydrostatic power | Not recorded | — |
| Brake Type | Differential hydraulic wet disc | Not recorded | — |
Electrical
| Spec | Ford 8600 | International Harvester 976 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Electric | Electric | Same |
Capacities
| Spec | Ford 8600 | International Harvester 976 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coolant | 4.5gal | Not recorded | — |
Operator Station
| Spec | Ford 8600 | International Harvester 976 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Open operator station | Not recorded | — |
Category context
Both models against the field
Engine Displacement
median 391 ciA · 51st percentile (401 ci)B · 40th percentile (358 ci)
Cylinders
median 6A · 50th percentile (6)B · 50th percentile (6)
Forward Gears
median 16A · 50th percentile (16)B · 50th percentile (16)
A · 8600B · 976Median Row Crop Tractor