Ford 6700

The Ford 6700 is a tractor produced by Ford. It is equipped with a 267.9 ci 4.4 L engine. The listed engine power is Diesel (net): 72.5 hp / 54.1 kW; Diesel (gross): 75.5 hp / 56.3 kW. Transmission: Dual-Power. Operating weight: 6900 to 8510 pounds.

Overview

	1977 - 1981 Row-Crop tractor

Production
Manufacturer	Ford
Row-Crop tractor
Original price was $22,000 in 1981

Variants
6600	utility chassis
6700	row-crop chassis

Ford 6700 Power
Engine (gross)	75.5 hp 56.3 kW
Engine (net)	72.5 hp 54.1 kW
PTO (claimed)	70 hp 52.2 kW
Drawbar (tested)	56.17 hp 41.9 kW
PTO (tested)	70.56 hp 52.6 kW
Performance test details ...

Mechanical
Two- or four-wheel drive
Final drives	inboard planetary
Differential lock	mechanical rear
Power steering
Open operator station. Cab optional with available heater and air-conditioning.

Hydraulics
Type	open center
Pressure	2100 psi 144.8 bar
Valves	1 or 2
Pump flow	9.7 gpm 36.7 lpm

Tractor hitch
Rear Type	II
Control	top-link draft sensing
Rear lift	4040 lbs 1832 kg

Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear PTO	independent
Rear PTO Type	540 (1.375)
	540/1000 (1.375)
Engine RPM	1000@2060

Dimensions & Tires
Wheelbase	101.6 inches 258 cm
	85.5 inches*Optional short-wheelbase chassis 217 cm
Weight	6900 to 8510 pounds
Front tire	7.50-16
Rear tire	16.9-38
Full dimensions and tires ...

Electrical
Ground	negative
Charging system	alternator
Charging amps	32
	51 *Optional, standard with cab.
Battery volts	12
Battery AH	128

References
Ford 6700 published in 1978
Blue Power Specials published in 1980, by Ford
Ford now offer tractor from 37 to 295 horsepower published in 1979*
*Publication contains known errors.

Engine

Engine options
Ford 4.2L 4-cyl diesel
Ford 4.4L 4-cyl diesel

Engine Detail — 256 ci / 4.2 L Diesel

Manufacturer	Ford
Fuel Type	Diesel
Configuration	4-cylinder, liquid-cooled
Displacement	256 ci 4.2 L
Bore/Stroke	4.4094x4.2126 inches 112 x 107 mm
Power (net)	72.5 hp 54.1 kW
Power (gross)	75.5 hp 56.3 kW
Air cleaner	oil bath
Compression	16.3:1
Rated RPM	2100
Torque	200 lb-ft 271.2 Nm
Torque RPM	1400
Starter volts	12
Oil capacity	9 qts 8.5 L
Coolant capacity	14.5 qts 13.7 L
	20.5 qts*With cab heat and air-conditioning. 19.4 L

Engine Detail — 267.9 ci / 4.4 L Diesel

Manufacturer	Ford
Fuel Type	Diesel
Configuration	4-cylinder, liquid-cooled inline
The larger Ford Blue Power Special was available in 1981 only. Advertised power performance was the same as the 4.2L.
Displacement	267.9 ci 4.4 L
Bore/Stroke	4.4094x4.4094 inches 112 x 112 mm
Rated RPM	2100

Ford 6700 Engine

Transmission

Transmission options
8-speed gear
16-speed two-speed power shift

Transmission — 8 forward and 2 reverse gear

Type	gear
Gears	8 forward and 2 reverse
Clutch	305mm dry disc

Transmission — Dual-Power

Transmission	Dual-Power
Type	two-speed power shift
Gears	16 forward and 4 reverse

Dimensions

Ford 6700 Tires
Ag front	7.50-16
Ag rear	16.9-38

Dimensions
Wheelbase	101.6 inches 258 cm
	85.5 inches*Optional short-wheelbase chassis 217 cm
Length	152.2 inches 386 cm
Clearance (front axle)	19.7 inches 50 cm
	24 inches*Optional high-clearance front axle 60 cm
Front tread	58.5 to 86.5 inches 148 to 219 cm
Front tread	52 to 80 inches 132 to 203 cm *Optional high-clearance front axle
Rear tread	56 to 80 inches 142 to 203 cm
Rear tread	56 to 90 inches 142 to 228 cm (power-adjust)

Ford 6700 Weight
Shipping	6900 lbs 3129 kg
Operating	8510 lbs 3860 kg
Ballasted	9690 lbs 4395 kg

Ford 6700 Height
Hood	77.9 inches 197 cm
Cab	113.6 inches 288 cm
Exhaust	117.75 inches 299 cm

Tests

Tractor Tests
NTTL 1217: diesel 8-speed 2WD
NTTL 1244: diesel 16-speed 2WD

Nebraska Tractor Test 1217
Diesel 8-speed 2WD June 14 - 23, 1976 Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1217 file
PTO performance
Power at rated engine speed	70.56 hp 52.6 kW
Fuel use	4.6 gal/hour 17.4 l/hour
Power at rated PTO speed	70.07 hp 52.3 kW
Fuel use	4.5 gal/hour 17.0 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power	55.68 hp 41.5 kW
Fuel use	4.5 gal/hour 17.0 l/hour
Gear 4 used for power test.
Max pull	7,131 lbs 3234 kg
Gear 2 used for pull test.

Nebraska Tractor Test 1244
Diesel 16-speed 2WD June 20 - 24, 1977 Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1244 file
PTO performance
Power at rated engine speed	68.94 hp 51.4 kW
Fuel use	5.1 gal/hour 19.3 l/hour
Power at rated PTO speed	68.62 hp 51.2 kW
Fuel use	5.0 gal/hour 18.9 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power	56.17 hp 41.9 kW
Fuel use	5.0 gal/hour 18.9 l/hour
Gear 8 used for power test.
Max pull	6,787 lbs 3078 kg
Gear 5 used for pull test.

Attachments

Attachment overview
Ford 772 loader
Ford 774 loader
Ford 772QT loader

Photos

Four-wheel drive Ford 6700 with cab and Buhler model 595 loader.

Four-wheel drive Ford 6700 with cab and Buhler model 595 loader.

Two-wheel drive Ford 6700.