Ford 8700
The Ford 8700 is a tractor produced by Ford. It is equipped with a 401 ci 6.6 L engine. The listed engine power is Diesel (listed): 127 hp / 94.7 kW. Transmission: Dual Power. Operating weight: 9800 to 12270 pounds.
Engine Power
Diesel (listed): 127 hp / 94.7 kW
Fuel & Capacities
58 gal
219.5 L
Transmission
Dual Power
Operating Weight
12270 lbs
5565 kg
Overview
 | 1977 - 1979
Row-Crop tractor |
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Production | |
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Manufacturer | Ford |
Row-Crop tractor | |
Factories | Romeo, Michigan, USA |
Antwerp, Belgium | |
Ford 8700 Engine | |
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Ford 6.6L 6-cyl diesel | |
Fuel tank | 58 gal
219.5 L |
Engine details ...  | |
Ford 8700 Power | |
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Engine | 127 hp
94.7 kW |
PTO (claimed) | 110 hp
82.0 kW |
Drawbar (tested) | 96.05 hp
71.6 kW |
PTO (tested) | 110.58 hp
82.5 kW |
Performance test details ...  | |
Mechanical | |
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Two- or four-wheel drive | |
Final drives | inboard planetary |
Differential lock | mechanical rear |
Power steering | |
Hydraulic wet disc brakes | |
Open operator station. Cab optional with air-conditioning. | |
Hydraulics | |
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Type | open center |
Pump flow | 15.5 gpm
58.7 lpm |
Steering flow | 4.2 gpm
15.9 lpm |
Tractor hitch | |
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Rear Type | II/I |
Rear lift | 5764 lbs
2614 kg |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Rear PTO | independent |
Rear PTO Type | 540/1000 |
Engine RPM | 540@1900 |
1000@1935 | |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Wheelbase | 93.4 inches (2WD short)
237 cm |
109.7 inches (2WD long)
278 cm | |
111 inches (4WD)
281 cm | |
Weight | 9800 to 12270 pounds |
Front tire | 10.00-16 |
Rear tire | 18.4-38 |
Full dimensions and tires ...  | |
Electrical | |
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Ground | negative |
Battery volts | 12 |
References | |
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8700 - 9700 4-Wheel Drive published in 1978, by Ford | |
8700 - 9700 published in 1976, by Ford | |
8700 - 9700 published in 1978, by Ford | |
Ford now offer tractor from 37 to 295 horsepower published in 1979* | |
*Publication contains known errors. |
Engine
Engine Detail — 401 ci / 6.6 L Diesel
Manufacturer | Ford |
Fuel Type | Diesel |
Configuration | 6-cylinder, liquid-cooled |
Displacement | 401 ci
6.6 L |
Bore/Stroke | 4.4094x4.4094 inches
112 x 112 mm |
Power | 127 hp
94.7 kW |
Pre-heating | ether injection |
Compression | 16.3:1 |
Rated RPM | 2300 |
Starter volts | 12 |
Oil capacity | 12 qts
11.4 L |
Coolant capacity | 21 qts
19.9 L |
22.5 qts (with heat)
21.3 L |
Transmission
Transmission options | |
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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 | dry disc |
Four gears, plus reverse, in two ranges. | |
With 15-38 rear tires. | |
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Transmission — Dual Power
Transmission | Dual Power |
Type | two-speed power shift |
Gears | 16 forward and 4 reverse |
Clutch | dry disc |
With 15-38 rear tires. | |
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Dimensions
Ford 8700 Tires | |
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Standard tires (ag) | Front: 10.00-16. Rear: 18.4-38 |
4WD Standard tires (ag) | Front: 13-24. Rear: 15-38 |
Ag front | 11.00-16 |
Dimensions | |
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Wheelbase | 93.4 inches (2WD short)
237 cm |
109.7 inches (2WD long)
278 cm | |
111 inches (4WD)
281 cm | |
Length | 180 inches
457 cm |
Width | 79.2 inches
201 cm |
Shipping weight | 9800 lbs
4445 kg |
Operating weight | 12270 lbs
5565 kg |
Clearance (front axle) | 24 inches
60 cm |
Ford 8700 Height | |
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Hood | 80 inches
203 cm |
Cab | 119 inches
302 cm |
Exhaust | 126.3 inches
320 cm |
Tests
Nebraska Tractor Test 1424 | |
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Diesel 16-speed 2WD
May 16 - 24, 1977
Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1424 file | |
PTO performance | |
Power at rated engine speed | 110.58 hp
82.5 kW |
Fuel use | 7.7 gal/hour
29.1 l/hour |
Power at rated PTO speed | 99.56 hp
74.2 kW |
Fuel use | 6.6 gal/hour
25.0 l/hour |
Drawbar performance | |
Max power | 96.05 hp
71.6 kW |
Fuel use | 7.8 gal/hour
29.5 l/hour |
Gear 5PD used for power test. | |
Max pull | 11581 lbs
5253 kg |
Gear 2PD used for pull test. | |
Photos
Ford 8700 tractor photo
Recommended Implements & Sizing Guide
Engineering recommendations for Ford 8700 based on its 127 HP power envelope and ASAE agricultural standards.
| Implement & Operation | Recommended Size | Workload Rating | Engineering Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
Moldboard PlowPrimary Tillage | 4 to 5 Bottom (16-18")4 - 5 铧 (40-45 cm) | Heavy Duty | Heavy primary tillage; semi-mounted hitch recommended. |
Rotary Cutter / MowerMowing & Clearing | 10 to 12 ft Flex-Wing3.0 - 3.6 m 折叠双翼 | Heavy Duty | Wide swath pasture and crop residue shredding. |
Rotary TillerSeedbed Prep | 90 to 120 in Heavy Duty230 - 300 cm 重型旋耕机 | Commercial / Field Scale | Deep intensive seedbed preparation for commercial row crops. |
Disc HarrowSecondary Tillage | 15 to 22 ft Folding Disc4.5 - 6.7 m 折叠式圆盘耙 | Commercial / Field Scale | Wide commercial field leveling; requires hydraulic remotes. |
Hay BalerHay & Forage | 5x6 Round Baler or 3x3 Mid Square1.5x1.8 m 大圆捆或中型方捆机 | Heavy Duty | High density baling; requires minimum 85 PTO HP. |
Sizing & Soil Condition NoteActual implement sizing varies depending on local soil conditions (heavy clay vs sandy loam), field slope, and operating speed. Heavy tillage implements may require front ballast weights and wheel weights.
Fluids, Capacities & Working Autonomy
Standard fluid requirements, service intervals, and continuous runtime estimates for Ford 8700.
Estimated Continuous Field Runtime: 8.8 hrs
Approximately 8.8 hours of continuous field operation at ~75% rated power on a full tank (58 gal / 219.6 L).
Estimated 75% Load Fuel Burn~6.6 gal/hr (25 L/hr)
Engine Crankcase Oil
SAE 15W-40 (Heavy Duty Diesel)
Standard Spec: API CK-4 / CJ-4 Heavy Duty
Service Interval: 150 – 250 Hours
Transmission & Hydraulic System
UTTO (Universal Tractor Transmission Oil)
Standard Spec: ISO VG 46 / 68 (Wet Brake & Trans Compatible)
Service Interval: 600 – 1000 Hours
Engine Cooling System
50/50 Ethylene Glycol Pre-mix
Standard Spec: ASTM D6210 / Heavy-Duty OAT Antifreeze
Service Interval: 2 Years / 1500 Hours
Ford 8700 Specification Unit Converter
Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for Ford 8700.
Converted Equivalents:
Horsepower (HP)127 hp
Kilowatts (kW)94.7 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)128.8 PS
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