Compare/Ford 8100 vs Ford 8700

Ford 8100 vs Ford 8700

Verdict: Ford 8100 vs Ford 8700

The Ford 8100 and the Ford 8700 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Ford 8100 leads on rated power with 115 hp against 111 hp. Ford 8100 is the lighter machine (4,117 kg vs 9,800 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Ford 8700 holds more fuel (219.5 L vs 160.1 L) for longer stints between fills. Ford 8100 is the newer design (1978 vs 1977). In short: choose the Ford 8100 for outright pulling power, or the Ford 8700 if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.

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Acreage600 acBudgetMain crop / use

Fit & specs

Ford

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Ford

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

115 hp

111 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Distributor

FordReference

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Manufacturer

CountyReference

FordReference

With 14-38 rear tires.Reference

With 15-38 rear tires.Reference

Final drives

planetaryReference

inboard planetaryReference

Differential lock

mechanical rearReference

Factories

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Antwerp, BelgiumReference

Engine

Fuel tank

232.0 LReference

219.5 LReference

Engine

85.8 kWReference

94.7 kWReference

Displacement

6.2 LReference

6.6 LReference

Bore/Stroke

107 x 115 mmReference

112 x 112 mmReference

Power

85.8 kWReference

94.7 kWReference

Air cleaner

dryReference

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Rated RPM

2100Reference

2300Reference

Firing order

1-5-3-6-2-4Reference

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Starter type

electricReference

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Fuel system

direct injectionReference

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Compression

16:11Reference

16.3:1Reference

Torque

416.3 NmReference

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Torque RPM

1600Reference

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Oil capacity

13.6 LReference

11.4 LReference

Drawbar (tested)

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71.6 kWReference

Pre-heating

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ether injectionReference

Starter volts

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12Reference

Coolant capacity

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21.3 LReference

Power at rated engine speed

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82.5 kWReference

Max power

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71.6 kWReference

Transmission

Dual PowerReference

Gears

16 forward and 4 reverseReference

Clutch

305mm dry discReference

dry discReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Type

two-speed power shiftReference

Pressure

172.4 barReference

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Pump flow

39.4 lpmReference

58.7 lpmReference

Rear Type

IIReference

II/IReference

Control

position and draft controlReference

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Rear lift

2893 kgReference

2614 kgReference

Rear PTO

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

540/1000 (1.375)Reference

540/1000Reference

Engine RPM

1000@2060Reference

1000@1935Reference

PTO (claimed)

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82.0 kWReference

PTO (tested)

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82.5 kWReference

Steering flow

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15.9 lpmReference

Power at rated PTO speed

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74.2 kWReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

260 cmReference

281 cmReference

Weight

4117 kgReference

9800 to 12270 poundsReference

Front tire

11.00-16Reference

10.00-16Reference

Rear tire

14-38Reference

18.4-38Reference

Ag front

11.00-16Reference

Ag rear

14-38Reference

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Length

419 cmReference

457 cmReference

Width

199 cmReference

201 cmReference

Height (cab)

292 cmReference

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Height (exhaust)

302 cmReference

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Clearance (front axle)

55 cmReference

60 cmReference

Clearance (rear axle)

74 cmReference

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Clearance (drawbar)

55 cmReference

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Front tread

142 to 203 cmReference

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Rear tread

152 to 203 cmReference

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Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 10.00-16. Rear: 18.4-38Reference

4WD Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 13-24. Rear: 15-38Reference

Shipping weight

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4445 kgReference

Operating weight

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5565 kgReference

Electrical

Charging system

alternatorReference

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Charging amps

46Reference

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Battery volts

12Reference

Battery AH

128Reference

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Ground

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negativeReference

Speeds

Ford 8700 Height

Hood

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203 cmReference

Cab

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302 cmReference

Exhaust

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320 cmReference

Test results

Fuel use

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29.5 l/hourReference

Max pull

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5253 kgReference

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.