Tractor · 1977Unverified
Ford 8700
Ford 8700 — Row-Crop tractor · 111 hp. Reference specifications; pending source verification.
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
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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.