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Complete specifications for the Ford 9600 agricultural tractor, transcribed from the specifications section of the factory operator's manual (SE 3378). The 9600 is a turbocharged six-cylinder diesel of 401 cu. in. (6571 cc) rated at 2200 rpm, with hydrostatic power steering, self-compensating hydraulic wet disc brakes, and a PTO-driven gear pump delivering 16 gpm to a Category II or III linkage. Bare weight runs from 9,800 to 10,320 lbs. depending on configuration.

As on the Ford 9000, the power take-off is 1000 rpm only. The specification section gives an engine speed for 1000 rpm PTO operation and no 540 rpm figure anywhere.

How the 9600 differs from the Ford 9000

These two manuals give identical figures for the engine, all capacities, cooling, electrical, fuel, steering, PTO, hydraulics, tires and every general dimension. They differ in exactly five places. Two of them are pedal adjustments, so if you are working on a 9600 from a 9000 manual, or the reverse, check this table first.

Specification Ford 9000 (SE 3259) Ford 9600 (SE 3378)
Clutch pedal free-travel 5/8 in. (1.59 cm) 1-3/8 to 1-5/8 in. (3.49–4.13 cm)
Brake pedal free travel 1/16 to 3/16 in. (1.587 to 4.763 mm) 3/16 to 1/4 in. (4.763 to 6.350 mm)
Front end weights 80 lbs. (36.3 kg) each, maximum of thirteen 100 lbs. (45.5 kg) each, maximum of sixteen
Rear wheel weights 87-1/2 lbs. (39.7 kg) each 85 lbs. (38.6 kg) each
Engine oil classification Supplement I (DM) and Series III (DS) CC and CD

The oil classification difference is a matter of when each book was written rather than what the engines want. DM and DS are the older API designations; CC and CD are their successors. The 9600 manual also documents a brake master cylinder auxiliary reservoir, which the 9000 specification section does not mention.

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Engine

Type Diesel with turbocharger
Number of Cylinders Six
Bore 4.40 in. (111.18 mm)1
Stroke 4.40 in. (111.18 mm)1
Displacement 401 cu. in. (6571 cc)
Compression Ratio 16.5 : 1
Firing Order 1-5-3-6-2-4
Idle Speed 700–800 rpm
Maximum Speed (No Load) 2420–2470 rpm
Maximum Speed (Rated) 2200 rpm
Valve Clearance, lash on a warm engine (Intake) 0.014 in. (0.356 mm) go, 0.016 in. (0.406 mm) no-go
Valve Clearance, lash on a warm engine (Exhaust) 0.017 in. (0.432 mm) go, 0.019 in. (0.483 mm) no-go

Capacities

Component U.S. Imperial Metric
Fuel Tank 43 gals. 36 gals. 163 liters
Cooling System (without heater) 24 qts. 20 qts. 22.7 liters
Cooling System (with heater) 25.5 qts. 21.2 qts. 24.1 liters
Engine Crankcase (less filter) 12 qts. 10 qts. 11.4 liters
Engine Crankcase (with filter change) 14 qts. 11.6 qts. 13.2 liters
Hydraulic System, rear axle and transmission (8-speed transmission) 64 qts. 53.3 qts. 60.5 liters
Hydraulic System, rear axle and transmission (Dual Power transmission) 69 qts. 57.5 qts. 65.3 liters
PTO Gearbox 4 qts. 3.3 qts. 3.8 liters
Power Steering 3 qts. 2.5 qts. 2.8 liters
Brake Master Cylinder Auxiliary Reservoir (to level mark) 1.1 pts. — 0.53 liters

Cooling System

Type Pressurized liquid with recirculating bypass
Water Pump Type Centrifugal
Water Pump Drive V-belt
Water Pump Belt Deflection 3/4 to 1 in. (1.9 to 2.5 cm) with 25 lbs. (11.3 kg) force applied midway between pulleys
Fan Diameter 20 in. (50.8 cm)
Thermostat Starts to Open 168°F (75.5°C)
Thermostat Fully Open 192°F (88.8°C)
Radiator Cap 7 psi (0.49 kg/cm²)

Engine Oil

Temperature Viscosity Grade and API Classification
Below 32°F Low Ash SAE 10W (CD)
Above 32°F Low Ash SAE 30 (CD)

The manual adds that in areas where prolonged periods of extreme temperature are encountered, local lubricant practices are acceptable: Low Ash SAE 5W (CC) in extreme cold, or Low Ash SAE 40 (CD) or SAE 50 (CD) in extreme heat.

Fuel sulfur note, as printed: with a sulfur content below 1.0%, an API CC oil may be used instead of CD, but the oil and filter change interval must be reduced to 50 hours. Between 1.0% and 1.3% sulfur a CD oil must be used (except at 10°F and below), with the interval reduced to 50 hours. Fuel with a sulfur content above 1.3% is not recommended.2

Electrical System

Alternator 12-volt, heavy duty, 55 amps
Regulator Transistorized
Battery 128 amp. hour rating with negative ground
Starting Motor Solenoid, pre-engaged
Outboard Worklamps (low beam) No. 4406
Inboard Headlamps (high beam) No. 4411
Rear Lamp, sealed beam unit No. 4424
Taillight Bulb No. 1141
Flasher Warning Lamp Bulb No. 1156
Instrument and Warning Light Bulbs No. 1895
Fuse, Instruments and Warning Lights No. AGC 3
Fuse, Heater Blower No. SFE 7-1/2
Fuse, Air Ventilation Blower No. SFE 20
Fuse, Windshield Wiper Motor No. SFE 7-1/2
Fuse, Dome Light No. SFE 4

Fuel System

Type Diesel
Injection Pump Type In-line
Injection Pump Timing 23° BTDC

Clutch

Type 13 in. (33 cm) single disc, dry plate
Pedal Free-Travel 1-3/8 to 1-5/8 in. (3.49–4.13 cm)3

Brakes

Type Self-compensating, hydraulic (wet disc)
Disc Diameter 14.5 in. (36.8 cm) outside diameter, 12.7 in. (32.3 cm) inside diameter
Lining Area 69.9 sq. in. (449.1 sq. cm) per disc
Pedal Free Travel 3/16 to 1/4 in. (4.763 to 6.350 mm)3

Steering

Type Hydrostatic, power
Turns Lock-to-Lock 4-1/4
Pump Type Gear
Pump Relief Valve Setting 1450 to 1550 psi (101.5 to 108.5 kg/cm²)
Pump Capacity 4.2 U.S. gpm at 1000 rpm (3.5 Imp. gpm, 15.9 liters per minute)
Steering Wheel Tiltable and telescopic
Front Wheel Toe-In 1/2 in. (1.27 cm)

Power Take-Off

Engine Speed for 1000 rpm PTO Operation 1935 rpm4

Hydraulic System

Type Live, with variable sensing draft control, flow control, position control, and Category II or III three-point linkage with flexible link ends
Pump Type Gear, PTO-driven
Pump Capacity 16 U.S. gpm at 2200 engine rpm (13.3 Imp. gpm, 60.5 liters per minute)
System Relief Valve Setting 2500 psi (175 kg/cm²)

Cast Iron Weights

Front End Weights 100 lbs. (45.5 kg) each, maximum of sixteen3
Front Wheel Weights 45 lbs. (20.4 kg) each, maximum of two per wheel
Rear Wheel Weights (32, 34 and 38 inch wheels) 85 lbs. (38.6 kg) each, as required per wheel3

Tires

Position All Purpose Row Crop
Front, standard 7.50-18 (6 ply F2) 7.50-16 (6 ply F2)
Front, optional 11.00-16 (6 ply F2) 7.50-18 (6 ply F2)*; 11.00-16 (6 ply F2)*
Rear, standard 23.1-34 (8 ply R1) 18.4-34 (8 ply R1)
Rear, optional 18.4-34 (8 ply R1); 18.4-38 (8 ply R1); 18.4-38 (8 ply R2); 23.1-34 (8 ply R2); 24.5-32 (10 ply R1); 24.5-32 (10 ply R2) 16.9-38 (6 ply R1); 16.9-38 (8 ply R1); 18.4-38 (8 ply R1); 18.4-38 (8 ply R2)

* Wide adjustable front axle only.

Lubricants

Engine See the engine oil table above5
Hydraulic System (rear axle and transmission) M-2C53-B or ESN-M2C53-A
Power Steering M2C41 or ESN-M2C41-A
PTO Gearbox M-4864-A or ESN-M2C77-A
Brake Master Cylinder Auxiliary Reservoir 1Q-M6C34-A
Front Wheel Bearings and Lubrication Fittings Good quality, multi-purpose, lithium base, cup-type grease

General Dimensions

Dimension All Purpose Row Crop
Length (to rear of rear tire)
Wide adjustable front axle 151 in. (383.5 cm) 158 in. (401.3 cm)
Dual front wheels — 148 in. (375.9 cm)
Height
To top of exhaust 117 in. (297.2 cm) 114.7 in. (291.3 cm)
To hood line 74.1 in. (188.2 cm) 74 in. (187.9 cm)
Width and clearance
Width at minimum track 91.1 in. (231.4 cm) 82.4 in. (209.3 cm)
Crop clearance at front axle 25.3 in. (64.3 cm) 25.3 in. (64.3 cm)
Crop clearance at rear axle 29.0 in. (73.7 cm) 26.7 in. (67.8 cm)
Turning radius without brakes
Wide adjustable front axle 13 ft. (396.2 cm) 15 ft. (457.2 cm)
Dual wheels — 11 ft. (335.3 cm)
Turning radius with brakes
Wide adjustable front axle 11 ft. (335.3 cm) 12 ft. (365.8 cm)
Dual front wheels — 9 ft. (274.3 cm)
Weight (less options)
Wide adjustable front axle 9,800 lbs. (4,445 kg) 10,320 lbs. (4,681 kg)
Dual front wheels — 10,050 lbs. (4,559 kg)
Wheelbase
Wide adjustable front axle 91.5 in. (232 cm) 108 in. (274 cm)
Dual front wheels — 100 in. (254 cm)

Rear Wheel Bolt Torques

Wheel Position Disc-to-Rim, manual Disc-to-Rim, power adjust Axle Shaft-to-Disc, manual Axle Shaft-to-Disc, power adjust
Single wheel and inner duals 300–330 lbs. ft. (41.5–45.6 kgm) 300–330 lbs. ft. (41.5–45.6 kgm) 500–550 lbs. ft. (69.2–76.1 kgm) 500–550 lbs. ft. (69.2–76.1 kgm)
Close spaced duals (outer) — 180–220 lbs. ft. (25.0–30.5 kgm) — —
Wide spaced duals (outer) 130–160 lbs. ft. (18.0–22.1 kgm)* 300–330 lbs. ft. (41.5–45.6 kgm) Disc-to-hub: 380–420 lbs. ft. (52.5–58.0 kgm) Hub-to-shaft: 500–550 lbs. ft. (69.2–76.1 kgm)

* Outer manual adjust wheels with a cast disc must be torqued to 300–330 lbs. ft. (41.5–45.6 kgm).

Notes:
1 Reproduced as printed. 4.40 in. is 111.76 mm, not 111.18. The imperial figures are the sound ones: 4.40 in. bore and stroke across six cylinders gives 401.4 cu. in., matching the printed 401, and 401 cu. in. converts to 6571 cc exactly as printed. The same pairing appears in the Ford 7000, 8600 and 9000 manuals, so it is a house convention rather than an error unique to this book.
2 Note the interval. The Ford 8600 manual gives 150 hours for the equivalent sulfur condition where this manual gives 50, despite the two books using the same CC and CD classifications. Both are reproduced as printed.
3 This figure differs from the Ford 9000. See the comparison table near the top of this page.
4 The specification section gives an engine speed for 1000 rpm PTO operation only. No 540 rpm figure is printed anywhere in it. Reported as printed rather than as an omission.
5 The manual prints “See table on page 62” here, referring to the engine oil recommendations reproduced above.
Every imperial and metric pair in the general dimensions table above converts correctly.
All specifications transcribed from the specifications section of the Ford 9600 operator's manual, manual code SE 3378, originally published by Ford Motor Company. Ford reserved the right to change specifications without notice; verify against your tractor's serial number before ordering parts or setting clearances.

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