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Tractor · 1977Unverified

Ford 8700

Name: Ford 8700
Brand: Ford

Ford 8700 — Row-Crop tractor · 111 hp. Reference specifications; pending source verification.

The Ford 8700 is a tractor with a rated power output of 111 hp, a mid-range figure for its class. It was manufactured between 1977 and 1979. It features a 6-cylinder diesel liquid-cooled engine paired with a four-wheel drive and powershift transmission. The operating weight of the Ford 8700 is listed as 9800 to 12270 pounds, and it is suitable for operations covering 200–800 acres.

Provisional listing — the headline figure is shown; full specifications are auto-generated and pending verification against published sources.

Rated power

111 hp

Max power

71.6 kW

Weight

9800 to 12270 pounds

Catalogue coverage

Variants represented

Richest spec table

80 rows

Recorded power

111 hp

Recorded weight

4445 kg

Transmissions

8-speed gear

Production years

1977-1979

Verified variants

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Overview

ManufacturerFordReference

Row-Crop tractorReference

FactoriesRomeo, Michigan, USAReference

FactoriesAntwerp, BelgiumReference

Two- or four-wheel driveReference

Final drivesinboard planetaryReference

Differential lockmechanical rearReference

Power steeringReference

Hydraulic wet disc brakesReference

Open operator station. Cab optional with air-conditioning.Reference

Engine

Ford 6.6L 6-cyl dieselReference

Fuel tank219.5 LReference

Engine94.7 kWReference

Drawbar (tested)71.6 kWReference

FordReference

dieselReference

6-cylinderReference

liquid-cooledReference

Displacement6.6 LReference

Bore/Stroke112 x 112 mmReference

Power94.7 kWReference

Pre-heatingether injectionReference

Compression16.3:1Reference

Rated RPM2300Reference

Starter volts12Reference

Oil capacity11.4 LReference

Coolant capacity19.9 LReference

Coolant capacity21.3 LReference

Power at rated engine speed82.5 kWReference

Max power71.6 kWReference

Transmission

8-speed gearReference

16-speed two-speed power shiftReference

TypegearReference

Gears8 forward and 2 reverseReference

Clutchdry discReference

Four gears, plus reverse, in two ranges.Reference

TransmissionDual PowerReference

Typetwo-speed power shiftReference

Gears16 forward and 4 reverseReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)82.0 kWReference

PTO (tested)82.5 kWReference

Typeopen centerReference

Pump flow58.7 lpmReference

Steering flow15.9 lpmReference

Rear TypeII/IReference

Rear lift2614 kgReference

Rear PTOindependentReference

Rear PTO Type540/1000Reference

Engine RPM540@1900Reference

Engine RPM1000@1935Reference

Power at rated PTO speed74.2 kWReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase237 cmReference

Wheelbase278 cmReference

Wheelbase281 cmReference

Weight9800 to 12270 poundsReference

Front tire10.00-16Reference

Rear tire18.4-38Reference

Standard tires (ag)Front: 10.00-16. Rear: 18.4-38Reference

4WD Standard tires (ag)Front: 13-24. Rear: 15-38Reference

Ag front11.00-16Reference

Length457 cmReference

Width201 cmReference

Shipping weight4445 kgReference

Operating weight5565 kgReference

Clearance (front axle)60 cmReference

Electrical

GroundnegativeReference

Battery volts12Reference

Ford 8700 Height

Hood203 cmReference

Cab302 cmReference

Exhaust320 cmReference

Test results

Diesel 16-speed 2WDMay 16 - 24, 1977Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1424 fileReference

PTO performanceReference

Fuel use29.1 l/hourReference

Fuel use25.0 l/hourReference

Drawbar performanceReference

Fuel use29.5 l/hourReference

Gear 5PD used for power test.Reference

Max pull5253 kgReference

Gear 2PD used for pull test.Reference

Speeds

With 15-38 rear tires.Reference

Values normalized to UK metric units. Every figure is traced to at least one source; verified specs are cross-checked against two or more.

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