Ford 8600 (A) vs Renault 1181-4 (S)

11 material differences · fewer than 12

Tractor one

1972–1976

No measured PTO figure

Tractor two

1976–1988

No measured PTO figure

Which should you choose?

Read our verdict on the 8600 (A) and the 1181-4 (S) → It is generated from the rows below by a fixed, versioned rule set, and names the figure behind every call.

11 material differences · 3 fields identical or within 5%, which is not counted as material

Ford 8600 (A) and Renault 1181-4 (S), field by field
Field	8600 (A)	1181-4 (S)	Gap
Engine
Engine power, claimed claimed	116.4 hp	116.4 hp	—
Engine declared	Ford 401 DF	MWM D 226-6	differs
Displacement declared	6.58 L	6.23 L	+6% 8600 (A)
Maximum torque declared	296 lb·ft · 401 N·m	299 lb·ft · 406 N·m	—
Transmission
Top speed declared	15.5–18.6 mph · 25–30 km/h	—	—
Clutch declared	—	Dry LuK double clutch type 330/330 G	—
Hydraulics & hitch
Pump flow declared	—	8.7 gpm · 33.1 L/min	—
Pressure declared	—	2,321 psi · 160 bar	—
Three-point lift at ends declared	7,055 lb · 3,200 kg	11,464 lb · 5,200 kg	+63% 1181-4 (S)
Rear PTO speeds declared	540/1000 rpm	540/1000 rpm	—
Weight & dimensions
Unladen weight declared	13,228 lb · 6,000 kg	11,640 lb · 5,280 kg	+14% 8600 (A)
Wheelbase declared	91.5 in · 2,324 mm	105.6 in · 2,683 mm	+15% 1181-4 (S)
Length declared	148.3 in · 3,767 mm	173.2 in · 4,400 mm	+17% 1181-4 (S)
Width declared	85.0 in · 2,159 mm	79.5 in · 2,020 mm	+7% 8600 (A)
Height declared	73.0 in · 1,854 mm	129.1 in · 3,280 mm	+77% 1181-4 (S)
Ground clearance declared	25.2 in · 640 mm	18.9 in · 480 mm	+33% 8600 (A)
Turning radius, braked declared	11.0 ft · 3.35 m	21.3 ft · 6.48 m	+93% 1181-4 (S)
Fuel tank declared	172.2 qt · 163.0 L	123.6 qt · 117.0 L	+39% 8600 (A)

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