8000,8600,9000 or 9600

plowhand

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Looking to buy one of these tractors any one better than the next or one to stay away from.Did Ford make a standard/wheatland model of these tractors.
 

They're all basically the same tractor, the 9s just a little more powerful. The *600s would have a few updates that the *000s wouldn't. I don't recall that there were wheatland models. Perhaps someone else will know for sure.
 

I have a 9000. The 9s are basically an 8 with a turbo. There are, however, a lot of small differences to make the basic 401 stand up to higher power output with the turbo. The 8000 makes 105 PTO HP while the 9000 makes 131. The turboed models are prone to cylinder perforation due to cavitation and lack of corrosion resistant coolant back in the day. All four models are row crop format, some were built with set back front axle and some were NFE. Most were built with the "Dual Power" two speed power shift, which was way better than what the other manufacturers were offering at the time. The X600s have upgrades to the shift linkage which was a little problematic on the 8 and 9. Most 8000s and 8600s and 9600s were built open station while most 9000s were built with cabs. The cabs are usually considered to be one of the poorer ones made.
 
There were transmission improvements made in the 8600/9600 tractors. Early 8000?s had no Dual Power, no external hydraulic filter and separate compartments for rear axle and transmission oils.
 
No, I wouldn't say that. While the 8000 was certainly better than the 6000, it did not hold a candle to a 4020 JD in terms of capability or reputation. The closest Ford that would have ever been as revered would have been a 5000.
 
My vote would be for the 9600 that is just purely because that is the only model listed that I?ve had. That being said I would lean towards the 9000 series for the turbo. But a lot depends on you. If it is going to be a show tractor then I?d choose any of the above. If you are going to use it then what are you planning to use it for? You will really like the dual power and will more than likely appreciate the pep of a turbo vs naturally aspirated.
 
as far as i can recall the 8000 and 9000 had its gears mounted with keys on shafts, whereas the 900 range were splined to the shafts
 
One thing you want to check closely on any of the models is the rear axle to wheel joint. They are notorious for coming loose and wearing out the mating surfaces.
 
After posting this thread an 8600 showed up with junk engine the rest of the tractor is about a 6 on the scale..open for open opinions on its value and engine options.
 
(quoted from post at 17:12:09 06/10/19) After posting this thread an 8600 showed up with junk engine the rest of the tractor is about a 6 on the scale..open for open opinions on its value and engine options.

A fellow I know has been advertising IIRC a TW25 in need of an engine for $4500 for two years.
 
I have a good Ford 8600 for sale. New clutch, rebuilt dual power and rebuilt injector pump. 6160 actual hours. Vert solid. $7100.00
I can send pictures. 865-919-8974
 

A cousin had a 8000, said it was a good tractor but rode rough.
I ran a 9600 some, seemed like a good tractor.
Personally I'd step up to a TW5 or TW15 series II, better cabs and improved hydraulics.
 
Rickb the ex hyd filter was a dealer installed upgrade along with upgraded brake disc. Ford did it for free in late '74 to all tractors that had a hydraulic pump fail within the last 6mos.
 

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