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Ford 8401
Image needed LHB
Model history
Model introduced 1980
Model discontinued 1985
Model status Discontinued
No. produced 750
Preceded by New model
Superseded by ?
Engine Specification
Engine make Ford
Engine model Ford 270?
Fuel type Diesel
Power hp 110
Governed rpm {{{governedrpm}}}
Displacement cu in /(litre) 401 cu inch (6.6 ltr)
No. of Cylinders 6
Cooling system Water
Naturally aspirated, Turbo or Supercharged NASome retrofitted
Transmission Details
Transmission type Ford Dual Power
Gearbox make Ford
Forward 16
Reverse 4
Drive 2WD
General Data
Linkage Category None or Cat III (option)
P.T.O rpm 540
Tyre Sizes (std/options)
Front 10x16
Rear 23x30 (23.1x34 option)
Cab Details
Cab Make Gason
Type of Cab Safety
Other info
Factories Basildon/SEM/Local assembly, England
Australia
Plow rating Unknown
Approximate Cost new in (year) $34,500 (AUS$) 1983
Notes Hybrid model
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The Ford 8401 tractor was partially built by SEM in England as a skid unit from 1980 to 1985 for the Ford of Australia to complete assembly of with local wheels and Cab.[1]

Model History[]

For Company history see
Main article: Ford Tractors

The Ford 8401 was a parts bin special produced for the Australian market to fill a gap in Fords line up at the 110 hp size. The tractor was assembled from a ford 7700 rea end and transmision with Ford 6-cylinder engine down rated for the conditions. The front axle assembly was from a Ford TW-10 and th backend had a HD differential from County. The tractor was shipped as a skid unit and fitted with a local built 'Gason' cab. bodeywork and wheels.

Early version were drawbar only but later ones had optional Three-point Linkage available.

The detailed history of this item is unknown. - Can you help add any history for Ford 8401 ?

Timeline[]

  • Introduced ?

Factory locations[]

Specification[]

See Infobox for basic details

Variations and Options[]

Serial Numbers Information[]

Serial Numbers and Year of Manufacture data[2]
Year Serial run Number Built Notes (Total built xyz).
1980 First built
1981
1982
1983
1984
1985
1985 Last built No.
year serial no Number built Notes

Preservation[]

No information on any of these tractors in preservation is available.

(Do you know of any examples to list ?
List of Preserved Ford 8401 tractors
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Make + Model No.
Reg No.
(if known)
Serial No. Build-Date Engine-Type/Make Owner
(if known)
Photo Were seen/Featured in Other info
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Gallery[]

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See also[]

Collection related info
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  • Museums - includes museums featuring tractors (please add missing ones)

References / Sources[]

  • Please supply some relevant references or sources for information for verification of data.
  1. Classic Tractor Magazine, No. 102, October 2009, P39
  2. Add Source of serial number data

External Links[]

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