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Ford 6700

The Ford 6700 is a tractor produced by Ford. It is equipped with a 267.9 ci 4.4 L engine. The rated power output is 72.5 hp 54.1 kW. Transmission: Dual-Power. Operating weight: 6900 to 8510 pounds.

Engine Power
72.5 hp 54.1 kW
Fuel & Capacities
Diesel
Transmission
Dual-Power
Operating Weight
6900 to 8510 pounds

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Overview

Ford 6700 tractor photo
1977 - 1981 Row-Crop tractor
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
6700 references literature
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
Ford 6700 engine image

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
6700 gear speeds

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.

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.

Two-wheel drive Ford 6700.

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