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Model Information
1972-1979
This model went into the two-hour economy run using eleventh gear. Under a maximum available output of 69.48 horsepower, a pull of 5,096 pounds was recorded at 5.11 mph with slippage totaling 7.93%. This test saw an economy of 13.91 horsepower hours per gallon of fuel. The ten- hour run at 75% pull indicated an economy of 14.17 horsepower hours per gallon against a load of 56.16 horsepower. Other data includes a pull of 3,939 pounds at 5.35 mph and slippage of 5.72%. The selective gear fixed-ratio transmission offered sixteen forward speeds ranging from 0.62 to 17.9 mph. Weighing in at 6,850 pounds, the 8006 was equipped with 18.4-34 rear and 7.50-18 inch front rubber. Additional rear wheel ballast raised the total test weight to 11,060 pounds. The six-cylinder air-cooled engine was rated at 2,100 rpm. Its 345 CID resulted from a 3.94 x 4.72 inch bore and stroke. At rated engine speed, 85.51 maximum PTO horsepower was observed, as was an economy of 16.88 horsepower hours per gallon of fuel. At 1,000 PTO rpm and a corresponding engine speed of 1,954 rpm, an economy figure of 16.87 was established against an output of 82.18 horsepower. No repairs or adjustments were reported during 53 1/2 hours of operating time.
Power Train & Specs
Engine: Deutz F6L912
Cylinders: 6
Bore & Stroke:
RPM:
CID: 345
Fuel: Diesel
Main Fuel Tank Cap:
Aux Fuel Tank Cap:
Carburetor:
Cooling Capacity:
Drawbar HP:
Belt PTO HP:
Weight: 6830 lbs
Length: inches
Width: inches
Height: inches
Number of Gears: 16/7
Options:
Production & Serial Numbers
1972: 7900001
1973: 7984657
1974: 79130850
1975: 79177187
1976: 79225795
1977: 79324737
1978: 79375933
1979: 79427534
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