Production
| Description | Row-Crop tractor |
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| Factories | Romeo, Michigan, USA |
| Manufacturer | Ford |
Engine
| Engine type | Ford 6.6L 6-cyl diesel |
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| Fuel tank | 58 gal (219.5 L) |
| Bore/Stroke | 4.4094x4.4094 inches (112 x 112 mm) |
| Compression | 16.3:1 |
| Coolant capacity | 21 qts (19.9 L) |
| Description | Ford / diesel / 6-cylinder / liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 401 ci (6.6 L) |
| Oil capacity | 12 qts (11.4 L) |
| Power | 127 hp (94.7 kW) |
| Pre-heating | ether injection |
| Rated RPM | 2300 |
| Starter volts | 12 |
| Drawbar (tested) | 96.05 hp (71.6 kW) |
| PTO (claimed) | 110 hp (82.0 kW) |
| PTO (tested) | 110.58 hp (82.5 kW) |
Transmission
| Clutch | dry disc / dry disc |
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| Description | Four gears, plus reverse, in two ranges. |
| Gears | 8 forward and 2 reverse / 16 forward and 4 reverse |
| Transmission | Dual Power |
| Type | gear / two-speed power shift |
| Transmission type | 8-speed gear / 16-speed two-speed power shift |
| Transmission type | 8-speed gear / 16-speed two-speed power shift |
Mechanical
| Cab | Open operator station. Cab optional with air-conditioning. |
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| Description | Power steering / Hydraulic wet disc brakes |
| Differential lock | mechanical rear |
| Drive type | Two- or four-wheel drive |
| Final drives | inboard planetary |
Hydraulics
| Pump flow | 15.5 gpm (58.7 lpm) |
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| Steering flow | 4.2 gpm (15.9 lpm) |
| Type | open center |
Hitch
| Rear lift | 5764 lbs (2614 kg) |
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| Rear Type | II/I |
PTO
| Engine RPM | 540@1900 |
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| Rear PTO | independent |
| Rear PTO Type | 540/1000 |
Electrical
| Battery volts | 12 |
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| Ground | negative |
Dimensions & Tires
| Clearance (front axle) | 24 inches (60 cm) |
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| Length | 180 inches (457 cm) |
| Operating weight | 12270 lbs (5565 kg) |
| Shipping weight | 9800 lbs (4445 kg) |
| Wheelbase | 93.4 inches (2WD short) (237 cm) |
| Width | 79.2 inches (201 cm) |
| Front tire | 10.00-16 |
| Rear tire | 18.4-38 |
| Weight | 9800 to 12270 pounds |
| Wheelbase | 93.4 inches (2WD short) (237 cm) |
| 4WD Standard tires (ag) | Front: 13-24. Rear: 15-38 |
| Ag front | 11.00-16 |
| Standard tires (ag) | Front: 10.00-16. Rear: 18.4-38 |
Ford 8700 Height
| Cab | 119 inches (302 cm) |
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| Exhaust | 126.3 inches (320 cm) |
| Hood | 80 inches (203 cm) |
Nebraska Tractor Test 1424
| Description | Diesel 16-speed 2WDMay 16 - 24, 1977Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1424 file / PTO performance / Drawbar performance / Gear 5PD used for power test. / Gear 2PD used for pull test. |
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| Fuel use | 7.7 gal/hour (29.1 l/hour) / 6.6 gal/hour (25.0 l/hour) / 7.8 gal/hour (29.5 l/hour) |
| Max power | 96.05 hp (71.6 kW) |
| Max pull | 11581 lbs (5253 kg) |
| Power at rated engine speed | 110.58 hp (82.5 kW) |
| Power at rated PTO speed | 99.56 hp (74.2 kW) |
References
| Description | 8700 - 9700 published in 1976, by Ford / 8700 - 9700 published in 1978, by Ford / Ford now offer tractor from 37 to 295 horsepower published in 1979* / *Publication contains known errors. |
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| Drive type | 8700 - 9700 4-Wheel Drive published in 1978, by Ford |
Speeds
| Description | With 15-38 rear tires. / With 15-38 rear tires. |
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