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Years in Production / 1972–1976

Ford

9600

Explore the specifications, hardware, and original references for the Ford 9600.

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150hp

Engine estimate · from PTO

2WD Only

Drive

1972–1976

Production years

Ford

Manufacturer

9600 / 01

At a glance

Overview

1972 - 1976

Row-Crop tractor

Production

Row-Crop tractor

Built in Romeo, Michigan, USA

Original price was $17,300 in 1976

Manufacturer
Ford

Mechanical

Two-wheel drive

Power steering

Differential hydraulic wet disc brakes

Open operator station. Cab optional.

Differential Lock
mechanical rear

Capacity

Fuel
43 gal162.8 L
Hydraulic System
16 gal60.6 L
Hydraulic System
17.25 gal (Dual Power)65.3 L
Steering
3 qts2.8 L

Hydraulics

Capacity
16 gal60.6 L
Capacity
17.25 gal (Dual Power)65.3 L
Pressure
2500 psi172.4 bar
Pump Flow
16 gpm60.6 lpm
Steering Flow
4.2 gpm15.9 lpm
Steering Cap
3 qts2.8 L
Steering Press
1500 psi103.4 bar

Hitch

Rear Type
III/II
Rear Lift
18000 lbs8164 kg

Pto

Rear Pto
independent
Rear Type
1000
Engine Rpm
1000@1935

Electrical

Ground
negative
Charging System
alternator
Charging Amps
55
Battery Volts
12
Battery Ah
128

9600 / 02

Under the hood

Engine Detail

Ford

turbocharged diesel

6-cylinder

liquid-cooled

Displacement
401 ci6.6 L
Bore Stroke
4.40x4.40 inches112 x 112 mm
Air Cleaner
paper element
Compression Ratio
16.5:1
Rated Rpm
2200
Idle Rpm
700-2470
Firing Order
1-5-3-6-2-4
Starter Volts
12
Coolant Capacity
24 qts22.7 L
Coolant Capacity
25.5 qts (with heater)24.1 L
Coolant Change
1200 h
Intake Valve Clearance
0.015 inches*Hot0.381 mm
Exhaust Valve Clearance
0.018 inches*Hot0.457 mm
Cylinders
6
Cooling
liquid-cooled
Oil Capacity
14 qts13.2 L
Oil Change
100 h

Engine Options

Ford 6.6L 6-cyl diesel

9600 / 03

Gears & controls

Transmission (Option 1)

Dual Power adds hydraulically shifted underdrive to the basic eight-speed transmission. Two foot buttons are used to select "power drive" or direct drive. Tractor must be in power drive for stationary PTO work.

Transmission
Ford Dual Power
Transmission Type
partial power shift
Gears
16 forward and 4 reverse
Oil Capacity
69 qts65.3 L

Transmission (Option 2)

Syncrhonized upshift from 3-to-4 and 7-to-8 using the clutch. Tractor must be stopped for all other shifts.

Gears
8 forward and 2 reverse
Oil Capacity
64 qts60.6 L

Transmission Options

16-speed partial power shift

8-speed

9600 / 04

Size. Stance. Footprint.

Dimensions

Length
158 in401 cm
Width
84.2 in213 cm
Wheelbase
108 in274 cm

Dimensions And Tires

Wheelbase
91.5 inches232 cm
Wheelbase
108 inches (row-crop)274 cm
Weight
11,860 lbs5379 kg
Front Tire
7.50-18
Rear Tire
23.1-34

Tires And Tracks

Front Ag
7.50-18
Front Ag
7.50-16 (row-crop)
Front Ag
11.00-16
Rear Ag
23.1-34
Rear Ag
18.4-34 (row-crop)
Rear Ag
18.4-38
Rear Ag
24.5-32
Rear Ag
16.9-38

9600 / 05

Tractor Photos

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See it in action

Videos

Watch Ford 9600 videos from their original YouTube creators.

9600 / 07

Tests (NTTL)

Nebraska Tractor Test 1122

Diesel Dual Power 2WDApril 2 - 17, 1973

PTO performance

Drawbar performance

Gear 8 used for power test.

Gear 5 used for pull test.

Id
1122
Power At Rated Engine Speed
135.46 hp101.0 kW
Fuel Use
8.4 gal/hour31.8 l/hour
Fuel Use
7.6 gal/hour28.8 l/hour
Power At Rated Pto Speed
128.46 hp95.8 kW
Max Power
111.40 hp83.1 kW
Max Pull
12,203 lbs5535 kg

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Ford 9600 tractor MD1

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