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Ford 8600 vs Ford 8700
Verdict: Ford 8600 vs Ford 8700
The Ford 8600 and the Ford 8700 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 111 hp. Ford 8600 is the lighter machine (8,033 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 is the newer design (1977 vs 1972). Use the full side-by-side spec tables below to weigh the details against your own operation, and confirm with a dealer demo.
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Fit & specs
Ford
85
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Ford
85
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
111 hp
111 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
FordReference
FordReference
Dual Power adds a power shift to the basic eight-speed transmission. Two foot buttons control the shift, the left button engages direct drive (normal) mode while the right "power drive" button provides the lower range. The power drive button must be down for stationary PTO work.Reference
With 15-38 rear tires.Reference
Differential lock
foot pedalReference
mechanical rearReference
Factories
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Antwerp, BelgiumReference
Final drives
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inboard planetaryReference
Engine
Drawbar (tested)
68.9 kWReference
71.6 kWReference
Displacement
6.6 LReference
6.6 LReference
Bore/Stroke
112 x 112 mmReference
112 x 112 mmReference
Air cleaner
dryReference
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Compression
16.5:1Reference
16.3:1Reference
Rated RPM
2300Reference
2300Reference
Firing order
1-5-3-6-2-4Reference
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Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Coolant capacity
18.5 LReference
21.3 LReference
Intake valve clearance
0.381 mmReference
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Exhaust valve clearance
0.457 mmReference
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Oil capacity
65.3 LReference
11.4 LReference
Power at rated engine speed
82.5 kWReference
82.5 kWReference
Max power
68.9 kWReference
71.6 kWReference
Fuel tank
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219.5 LReference
Engine
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94.7 kWReference
Power
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94.7 kWReference
Pre-heating
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ether injectionReference
Transmission
Gears
16 forward and 4 reverseReference
16 forward and 4 reverseReference
Transmission
Dual PowerReference
Dual PowerReference
Type
partial power shiftReference
two-speed power shiftReference
Clutch
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dry discReference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (tested)
82.5 kWReference
82.5 kWReference
Hydraulic system
65.5 LReference
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Capacity
65.5 LReference
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Pressure
172.4 barReference
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Pump flow
45.4 lpmReference
58.7 lpmReference
Steering flow
15.9 lpmReference
15.9 lpmReference
Steering cap.
2.8 LReference
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Steering press.
103.4 barReference
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Rear Type
IIReference
II/IReference
Rear PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Rear PTO Type
540/1000Reference
540/1000Reference
Power at rated PTO speed
74.1 kWReference
74.2 kWReference
PTO (claimed)
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82.0 kWReference
Rear lift
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2614 kgReference
Engine RPM
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1000@1935Reference
Capacities
Fuel
162.8 LReference
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Steering
2.8 LReference
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Dimensions
Wheelbase
274 cmReference
281 cmReference
Weight
8033 to 11430 poundsReference
9800 to 12270 poundsReference
Front tire
7.50-18Reference
10.00-16Reference
Rear tire
18.4-34Reference
18.4-38Reference
Ag front
7.50-18Reference
11.00-16Reference
Ag rear
16.9-38Reference
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Length
376 cmReference
457 cmReference
Width
215 cmReference
201 cmReference
Ground clearance
64 cmReference
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Operating
5184 kgReference
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Ballasted
6708 kgReference
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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
Clearance (front axle)
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60 cmReference
8600 Serial Numbers
1972
C327200Reference
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1973
C367300Reference
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1974
C405200Reference
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1975
C450700Reference
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1976
C490300Reference
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Location:
Inside tool box cover and on top of rear axle, near top link mount.Reference
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Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging system
alternatorReference
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Charging amps
55Reference
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Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Battery AH
128Reference
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Ford 8600 Height
Hood
185 cmReference
203 cmReference
Exhaust
265 cmReference
320 cmReference
Test results
Fuel use
23.8 l/hourReference
29.5 l/hourReference
Max pull
5154 kgReference
5253 kgReference
Ford 8700 Height
Cab
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302 cmReference
Speeds
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.