Compare/Ford 7000 vs Ford 8401

Ford 7000 vs Ford 8401

Verdict: Ford 7000 vs Ford 8401

The Ford 7000 and the Ford 8401 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Ford 8401 leads on rated power with 94 hp against 93 hp. Ford 7000 is the lighter machine (2,857 kg vs 4,750 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Ford 8401 is the newer design (1980 vs 1971). In short: choose the Ford 8401 for outright pulling power, or the Ford 7000 if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.

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Fit & specs

Ford

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Ford

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

93 hp

94 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

FordReference

Gear 2 used for pull test.Reference

liquid-cooledReference

Steering

hydrostatic powerReference

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Total built

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720Reference

Variants

7100

all-purposeReference

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7200

row-cropReference

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Engine

Fuel tank

75.7 LReference

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Engine (gross)

69.4 kWReference

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Engine (net)

66.4 kWReference

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Drawbar (tested)

49.7 kWReference

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Displacement

4.2 LReference

6.6 LReference

Bore/Stroke

112 x 107 mmReference

112 x 112 mmReference

Power (net)

66.4 kWReference

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Power (gross)

69.4 kWReference

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Air cleaner

dryReference

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Compression

16.5:1Reference

16.3:1Reference

Rated RPM

2100Reference

2440Reference

Firing order

1-3-4-2Reference

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Starter volts

12Reference

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Coolant capacity

13.7 LReference

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Intake valve clearance

0.381 mmReference

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Exhaust valve clearance

0.457 mmReference

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Oil capacity

52.1 LReference

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Power at rated engine speed

62.3 kWReference

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Max power

49.7 kWReference

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Engine

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81.5 kWReference

Drawbar (claimed)

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62.8 kWReference

Power

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81.5 kWReference

Torque

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367.5 NmReference

Torque RPM

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1500Reference

Transmission

Gears

16 forward and 4 reverseReference

Transmission

Dual PowerReference

Clutch

330mm discReference

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PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

61.9 kWReference

70.1 kWReference

PTO (tested)

62.3 kWReference

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Type

two-speed power shiftReference

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Pressure

172.4 barReference

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Valves

2Reference

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Pump flow

22.7 lpmReference

34.1 lpmReference

Steering flow

10.4 lpmReference

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Steering press.

75.8 barReference

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Rear Type

IIReference

Control

position and draft controlReference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

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Rear PTO Type

540/1000Reference

540 (1.375)Reference

Engine RPM

1000@2060Reference

540@2300Reference

Power at rated PTO speed

58.8 kWReference

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Hydraulic system

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53.0 LReference

Capacity

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53.0 LReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

222 cmReference

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Weight

2857 kgReference

4750 kgReference

Front tire

6.00-16Reference

10.00x16Reference

Rear tire

13.6-38Reference

23.1x30Reference

Ag front

7.50-20Reference

10.00x16Reference

Ag rear

18.4-34Reference

23.1x30Reference

Length

359 cmReference

419 cmReference

Width

173 cmReference

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Height (hood)

154 cmReference

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Height (exhaust)

243 cmReference

228 cmReference

Operating weight

2857 kgReference

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Ballasted weight

4896 kgReference

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Ground clearance

41 cmReference

48 cmReference

Ford 7000 attachments

7000 Serial Numbers

1971

C292100Reference

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1972

C327200Reference

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1973

C367300Reference

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1974

C405200Reference

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1975

C450700Reference

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Links

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

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Charging system

alternatorReference

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Charging amps

55Reference

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Battery volts

12Reference

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Battery AH

128Reference

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Test results

Fuel use

18.9 l/hourReference

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Max pull

3691 kgReference

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Capacities

Fuel

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196.8 LReference

Fit score weighs budget, operation size, crop match and data confidence against the details above. It’s guidance, not advice — always confirm with a dealer demo.