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Tractor · 1977Unverified

Ford 9700

Name: Ford 9700
Brand: Ford

Ford 9700 — Row-Crop tractor · 136 hp. Reference specifications; pending source verification.

The Ford 9700 tractor features a rated power of 136 hp, positioning it at the higher end of its class. Manufactured from 1977 to 1979, this model is equipped with a 6-cylinder turbocharged diesel liquid-cooled engine, paired with four-wheel drive and a powershift transmission. Its operating weight is listed as 10900 to 12860 pounds. The Ford 9700 is suited for operations of 200–800 acres.

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

Rated power

136 hp

Max power

84.5 kW

Weight

10900 to 12860 pounds

Catalogue coverage

Variants represented

Richest spec table

88 rows

Recorded power

136 hp

Transmissions

8-speed gear

Production years

1977-1979

Verified variants

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Overview

ManufacturerFordReference

Row-Crop tractorReference

FactoriesRomeo, Michigan, USAReference

FactoriesAntwerp, BelgiumReference

Original price$22,700Reference

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

Engine108.9 kWReference

Drawbar (tested)84.5 kWReference

FordReference

turbocharged dieselReference

6-cylinderReference

liquid-cooledReference

Displacement6.6 LReference

Bore/Stroke112 x 112 mmReference

Power108.9 kWReference

Air cleanerdual dry elementReference

Pre-heatingether injectionReference

Compression15.6:1Reference

Rated RPM2200Reference

Starter volts12Reference

Oil capacity13.2 LReference

Coolant capacity20.8 LReference

Coolant capacity22.2 LReference

Power at rated engine speed101.1 kWReference

Max power84.5 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)100.7 kWReference

PTO (tested)101.1 kWReference

Typeopen centerReference

Pump flow58.7 lpmReference

Steering flow15.9 lpmReference

Rear TypeIIIReference

Rear lift2614 kgReference

Rear PTOindependentReference

Rear PTO Type540/1000Reference

Engine RPM540@1900Reference

Engine RPM1000@1935Reference

Power at rated PTO speed96.4 kWReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase237 cmReference

Wheelbase278 cmReference

Wheelbase281 cmReference

Weight10900 to 12860 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

Front tread142 to 213 cmReference

Rear tread152 to 223 cmReference

Shipping4944 kgReference

Operating5833 kgReference

Ballasted7928 kgReference

9700 Serial Numbers

1976C490300Reference

1977C527300Reference

1978C560500Reference

1979C595800Reference

FAQ: How to read a serial number table.Reference

Electrical

GroundnegativeReference

Battery volts12Reference

Ford 9700 Height

Hood203 cmReference

Cab302 cmReference

Exhaust323 cmReference

Test results

Diesel 16-speed 2WDMay 9 - 20, 1977Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1243 fileReference

PTO performanceReference

Fuel use34.4 l/hourReference

Fuel use30.7 l/hourReference

Drawbar performanceReference

Fuel use34.1 l/hourReference

Gear 5PD used for power test.Reference

Max pull6808 kgReference

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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