Compare/Ford 8430 vs Ford 9700

Ford 8430 vs Ford 9700

Verdict: Ford 8430 vs Ford 9700

The Ford 8430 and the Ford 9700 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Ford 8430 leads on rated power with 140 hp against 136 hp. Ford 8430 is the newer design (1992 vs 1977). In short: choose the Ford 8430 for outright pulling power, or the Ford 9700 if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.

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Ford

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Ford

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

140 hp

136 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

Ford (a part of New Holland)Reference

FordReference

Four gears (1-4) in three ranges (I, II, III) plus reverse (R) range with additional dual range shift (creeper/normal).Reference

With 15-38 rear tires.Reference

Factories

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Antwerp, BelgiumReference

Original price

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$22,700Reference

Final drives

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inboard planetaryReference

Differential lock

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mechanical rearReference

Engine

104.4 kWReference

108.9 kWReference

Displacement

5.8 LReference

6.6 LReference

Bore/Stroke

104 x 115 mmReference

112 x 112 mmReference

Power

104.4 kWReference

108.9 kWReference

Rated RPM

2500Reference

2200Reference

Starter

electricReference

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Starter volts

12Reference

Fuel tank

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219.5 LReference

Drawbar (tested)

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84.5 kWReference

Air cleaner

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dual dry elementReference

Pre-heating

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ether injectionReference

Compression

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15.6:1Reference

Oil capacity

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13.2 LReference

Coolant capacity

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22.2 LReference

Power at rated engine speed

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101.1 kWReference

Max power

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84.5 kWReference

Transmission

Type

creeperReference

two-speed power shiftReference

Gears

24 forward and 8 reverseReference

16 forward and 4 reverseReference

Transmission

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Dual PowerReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Rear Type

IIReference

IIIReference

Control

position and draft controlReference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

Clutch

305mm cerametallic discReference

dry discReference

Rear PTO Type

540/1000 (1.375)Reference

540/1000Reference

PTO (claimed)

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100.7 kWReference

PTO (tested)

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101.1 kWReference

Pump flow

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58.7 lpmReference

Steering flow

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15.9 lpmReference

Rear lift

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2614 kgReference

Engine RPM

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1000@1935Reference

Power at rated PTO speed

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96.4 kWReference

Electrical

Charging system

alternatorReference

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Battery volts

12Reference

Ground

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negativeReference

Speeds

Dimensions

Wheelbase

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281 cmReference

Weight

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10900 to 12860 poundsReference

Front tire

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10.00-16Reference

Rear tire

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18.4-38Reference

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

Ag front

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11.00-16Reference

Length

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457 cmReference

Width

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201 cmReference

Front tread

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142 to 213 cmReference

Rear tread

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152 to 223 cmReference

Shipping

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4944 kgReference

Operating

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5833 kgReference

Ballasted

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7928 kgReference

9700 Serial Numbers

1976

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C490300Reference

1977

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C527300Reference

1978

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C560500Reference

1979

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C595800Reference

Ford 9700 Height

Hood

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203 cmReference

Cab

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302 cmReference

Exhaust

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323 cmReference

Test results

Fuel use

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34.1 l/hourReference

Max pull

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6808 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.