Overview & History
The Ford 6600 was built from 1975 through 1984, succeeding the 5000 and preceding the 6610. It was available in utility and row-crop variants until 1977 when the latter was renamed the Ford 6700. In 1981, it was sold for US$ 11,500.
This tractor was originally available with a 4.2-litre, four-cylinder engine that is either in diesel or gasoline. However, the latter was dropped in 1979. Both engines are liquid-cooled and have 112- by 107-mm bore/stroke and 2100 rated RPM. The diesel variant has an oil-bath air cleaner, a 16.3:1 compression ratio (gasoline has 7.75:1), 200 lb-ft torque, and 1400 torque RPM.
In 1981 and for this year only, the Ford 6600 came with the larger Blue Power Special engine, which was available in diesel, had four cylinders, liquid cooling, and 4.4-litre displacement. Its bore/stroke measured at 112 by 112 mm and had a rated RPM of 2100. All engine variants give 72.5 net horsepower and have fuel capacity ranging from 76 to 125 litres, depending on the engine.
The 6600’s claimed PTO horsepower is at 70 and drawbar is at 58 hp. Its two transmission options are an eight-speed gear and a two-speed power shift. The eight-speed has eight forward and two reverse gears as well as a 304-mm dry disc clutch. Meanwhile, the two-speed power shift has 16 forward and four reverse gears.
This model has an independent rear PTO with 540 RPM and is equipped with a top-link draft sensing control. With its three-point hitch, it can lift objects weighing 1,832 kg. It is available in either a 4×2 two-wheel drive or a 4×4 mechanical four-wheel drive. Its hydraulics system has one or two valves and can give 36.7 litres per minute at 2100 psi.
The 6600 has inboard planetary final drives, mechanical rear differential lock, power steering, differential mechanical wet disc brakes, and a front-end loader attachment. Its standard cab was an open operator station, but during its production years, Ford offered an optional cab that came with a heater and air conditioning.
The standard front tyres of the 6600 are sized 7.50-16 while the rear tyres are 186.9-30. It is 389 cm long and 185 cm wide. Its height from ground to the hood is 173 cm but can reach 270 cm if a cab is installed. Its operating weight is 2,667 kg without a cab and 3,184 kg with one. Lastly, it has a 223-cm wheelbase, 45-cm front axle clearance, and 133- to 204-cm front tread. Its rear tread ranges from either 132 to 203 cm or 167 to 228 cm when equipped with power adjust.
The Ford 6600 is a proven tractor that still works well despite its age. Even after a few thousand hours, it is still strong and is known to be easy to operate.
Ford Replacement Parts
G.W. Tractors specialises in sourcing replacement parts for all Ford models. Call us on 1800 062 790 to find tractor parts for your Ford 6600. We may also have Ford 6600 tractors in our yards for wrecking, and if we do they will appear below. Check out all the tractors we are wrecking.
Who should buy a Ford 6600
The Ford 6600 is a strong, reliable, and easy-to-use tractor that is suitable for work on farms 10 to 50 acres in size.
Buy a used Ford 6600
G.W. Tractors is the best place to buy a used Ford 6600 in Australia. If we don’t have any in stock at the moment, give us a call on 1800 062 790 and we have a better chance than anyone else of finding you one. Below are the used Ford tractors we have in our yards now. Check out all of our used tractors for sale.
Ford 6600 Specs
Last one sold for | US$ 11,500 (1981) | Years made | 1975 to 1981 |
Type | Utility tractor | Previous model | Ford 5000 |
Next model | Ford 6610 | Series back | Ford 5600 |
Series next | Ford 7600 | Variants | 6600: Utility chassis 6700: Row-crop chassis |
Engine overview | Ford 4.2L 4-cyl diesel Ford 4.4L 4-cyl diesel Ford 4.2L 4-cyl gasoline | Fuel capacity | 75.7 L [20 gal] 124.9 L [33 gal] |
3-point hitch – Rear type | II | Rear lift | 1,832 kg [4,040 lbs] |
Control | Top-link draft sensing | Engine power | Gross – 75.5 hp [56.3 kW] Net – 72.5 hp [54.1 kW] |
Drawbar (tested) | 57.87 hp [43.2 kW] | PTO (claimed) | 70 hp [52.2 kW] |
Torque | 200 lb-ft [271.2 Nm] | Torque RPM | 2100 |
Transmission types | Gear Two-speed power shift | Gears | 8 forward and 2 reverse 16 forward and 4 reverse |
Clutch | 304-mm dry disc | Rear PTO | Independent |
Rear RPM | 540 540/1000 | Standard tyres – Front | 7.50-16 |
Standard tyres – Rear | 186.9-30 | Front tread | 133 to 204 cm [52.5 to 80.5 inches] |
Rear tread | 132 to 203 cm [52 to 80 inches] Power adjust – 167 to 228 cm [66 to 90 inches] | Weight (operating) | ROPS – 2,667 kg [5,880 lbs] Cab – 3,184 kg [7,020 lbs] |
Length | 389 cm [153.3 inches] | Wheelbase | 223 cm [88 inches] |
Width | 185 cm [73.2 inches] | Height – overall (with cab) | 270 cm [106.6 inches] |
Height – hood | 173 cm [68.5 inches] | Chassis | 4×2 2WD 4×4 MFWD 4WD |
Final drive | Inboard planetary | Differential lock | Mechanical rear |
Steering | Power | brakes | Differential mechanical wet disc |
Cab | Open operator station. Cab optional with available heater and air-conditioning. | Hydraulics pressure | 2100 psi [144.8 bar] |
Pump flow | 36.7 lpm [9.7 gpm] | Electrical – charging system | Alternator |
Charging amps | 32 51 | Battery volts | 12 |
Amp-hours | 128 |
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