- Rigid chassis
- WhichTractor size: High-power
- No lab test on file
- 1969–1972
It sits on the standard-size/high-power boundary, so either size is a fair description. WhichTractor size, not the maker’s category
Derived by WhichTractor from a sourced three-point linkage. How we decide what a machine is
Ford 9000 specs: hp, weight, years
Ford 401 six-cylinder diesel. The manufacturer claimed 145.0 horsepower. No laboratory has tested one, so there is no measured figure at the shaft.
Engine power, claimed · gross or net not stated
145.0 hp
108.1 kW as stated by the source
No lab test on file
Claimed · standard not stated by the source
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Ford 9000”, claimed
This is the maker’s own figure, measured at the engine. Power at the PTO is lower — by how much, for this machine, nobody has measured.
- Weight
- 9,800 lb
- 3-point lift
- 7,055 lb
- Hyd. flow
- 16.0 gpm
- Top speed
- 18.6 mph
Ford 9000 specs: key facts
The Ford 9000 was built from 1969 to 1972.
The Ford 9000 has a claimed engine power (gross or net not stated) of 108.1 kW (145.0 hp); it has no measured PTO figure.
The Ford 9000 is two-wheel drive (2WD).
The Ford 9000 has a Ford 401 engine, a 6-cylinder 6.58 L diesel unit.Source 1
The Ford 9000 weighs 4,445 kg (9,800 lb) unladen.
The Ford 9000 has an independent rear PTO running at 1000 rpm.
The three-point hitch of the Ford 9000 lifts 3,200 kg (7,055 lb) at the lower-link ends.
The hydraulic pump of the Ford 9000 delivers 60.6 L/min (16.0 gpm).
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Ford 9000”
How does the 9000 compare with its class?
- Limitation:
A three-point lift at the lower links of 3,200 kg is low for its class — 49% below the median of 6,220 kg across the 157 machines within 10% of its power that hold this figure.
- Limitation:
Eight forward gears is low for its class — 56% below the median of 18 across the 212 machines within 10% of its power that hold this figure.
- Limitation:
A 163 L fuel tank is low for its class — 34% below the median of 248 L across the 221 machines within 10% of its power that hold this figure.
- Worth knowing:
An unladen mass of 4,445 kg is low for its class — 27% below the median of 6,100 kg across the 230 machines within 10% of its power that hold this figure.
Derived by WhichTractor from 230 comparable records. How we work this out

How much horsepower does a 9000 have?
The only figure for the 9000 is 145.0 hp (108.1 kW) of claimed engine power, gross or net not stated, no test standard stated — not power at the shaft.
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Ford 9000”
What engine is in a 9000?
A 9000 has a Ford 401, a 6-cylinder 6.58 L diesel engine.
| Make & model | Ford 401 |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 6, liquid-cooledSource 2 |
| Displacement | 401.7 ci · 6.58 L |
| Max torque | 372 lb·ft · 504 N·m @ 1,600 rpmSource 2 |
| Electrical system | 12 VSource 2 |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Ford 8730”
How much will a 9000 lift, and what is its hydraulic flow?
A 9000 lifts 7,055 lb (3,200 kg) at the lower-link ends.
| Pump flow | 16.0 gpm · 60.6 L/min |
|---|---|
| Lift at ends | 7,055 lb · 3,200 kg |
| Rear PTO | Independent, engine-driven, 1000 rpmEngages under load |
| PTO shaft | 1 3/8"- 20 teilig |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Ford 9000”
What transmission does a 9000 have?
Transmission specifications for the 9000 are below.
| Steering | Hydrostatic steering with separate oil pump |
|---|---|
| Top speed | 18.6 mph · 30 km/h |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Ford 9000”
How much does a 9000 weigh?
A 9000 weighs 9,800 lb (4,445 kg) unladen.
| Unladen weight | 9,800 lb · 4,445 kgRC: 4,681 |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase | 91.5 in · 2,324 mmRC: 2,743 |
| Length | 151.0 in · 3,835 mmRC: 4,013 |
| Width | 91.1 in · 2,314 mmRC: 2,093 |
| Height | 74.1 in · 1,882 mmRC: 1,880 |
| Ground clearance | 25.3 in · 643 mmRC: 610 |
| Front track | 56.0–84.0 in · 1,422–2,134 mm |
| Rear track | 68.0–90.0 in · 1,727–2,286 mm |
| Turning radius, braked | 11.0 ft · 3.35 m |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Ford 9000”
What oil does a 9000 take, and how much?
A 9000 engine takes 13.9 qt (13.2 L). Single source, not independently verified — always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine.
| System | Capacity |
|---|---|
| Engine oil | 13.9 qt · 13.2 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Ford 9000” · single source, not independently verified |
| Transmission & hydraulic | 69.2 qt · 65.5 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Ford 9000” · single source, not independently verified |
| Cooling system | 24.0 qt · 22.7 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Ford 9000” · single source, not independently verified |
Always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine before service.
Which tractors compare with a 9000?
Within 10% of its 126.1 hp at the PTO as the maker claimed it, with no laboratory test on file, the same type, and first built within 15 years of it.
- Eicher 3133126 hp PTO, claimed · 1977–1982Side by side with the 9000 →
- OLIVER 2655125.4 hp PTO, claimed · 1971–1972Side by side with the 9000 →
- International Harvester 1466125.2 hp PTO, claimed · 1971–1976Side by side with the 9000 →
- International Harvester 1456127.2 hp PTO, claimed · 1969–1971Side by side with the 9000 →
- International Harvester Farmall 1456127.2 hp PTO, claimed · 1969–1971Side by side with the 9000 →
- Steyr 8160a124.9 hp PTO, claimed · 1976–1980Side by side with the 9000 →
Common questions about the Ford 9000
Is a 9000 two-wheel drive or four-wheel drive?
The Ford 9000 is two-wheel drive (2WD).
What PTO does a 9000 have?
A 9000 has a independent 1000 rpm rear PTO on a 1 3/8"- 20 teilig shaft.
Sources and how this page was built
Compiled from Traktorenlexikon, “Ford 9000”; and Traktorenlexikon, “Ford 8730”.
Sources
Facts taken from these documents, units converted. Numbers beside a figure refer to this list. Licences and attribution
- Traktorenlexikon: Ford 8730 — CC BY-SA 4.0, WIKIBOOKS-TL-91222 · revision 934723. Wikibooks contributors (Traktorenlexikon). Original document
- Traktorenlexikon: Ford 9000 — CC BY-SA 4.0, WIKIBOOKS-TL-110118 · revision 934725. Wikibooks contributors (Traktorenlexikon). Original document