Ford 9700
The Ford 9700 is a tractor produced by Ford. It is equipped with a 401 ci 6.6 L engine. The rated power output is 146 hp 108.9 kW. Transmission: Dual Power. Operating weight: 10900 to 12860 pounds.
Overview
 | 1977 - 1979
Row-Crop tractor |
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1977 - 1979 | |
Row-Crop tractor | |
1977 - 1979 | |
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Row-Crop tractor |
Production | |
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Manufacturer | Ford |
Row-Crop tractor | |
Factories | Romeo, Michigan, USA |
Antwerp, Belgium | |
Original price | $22,700 |
Ford 9700 Engine | |
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Ford 6.6L 6-cyl diesel | |
Fuel tank | 58 gal
219.5 L |
Engine details ...  | |
Ford 9700 Transmissions | |
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8-speed gear | |
16-speed two-speed power shift | |
Transmission details ...  |
Ford 9700 Power | |
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Engine | 146 hp
108.9 kW |
PTO (claimed) | 135 hp
100.7 kW |
Drawbar (tested) | 113.32 hp
84.5 kW |
PTO (tested) | 135.64 hp
101.1 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. | |
Photos | |
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Ford 9700 photos...  |
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 | III |
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 | 10900 to 12860 pounds |
Front tire | 10.00-16 |
Rear tire | 18.4-38 |
Full dimensions and tires ...  | |
9700 Serial Numbers | |
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1976 | C490300 |
1977 | C527300 |
1978 | C560500 |
1979 | C595800 |
FAQ: How to read a serial number table. | |
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
| 1977 - 1979
Row-Crop tractor |
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1977 - 1979 | |
Row-Crop tractor | |
1977 - 1979 | |
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Row-Crop tractor |
Engine Detail | |
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Ford | |
turbocharged diesel | |
6-cylinder | |
liquid-cooled | |
Displacement | 401 ci
6.6 L |
Bore/Stroke | 4.4094x4.4094 inches
112 x 112 mm |
Power | 146 hp
108.9 kW |
Air cleaner | dual dry element |
Pre-heating | ether injection |
Compression | 15.6:1 |
Rated RPM | 2200 |
Starter volts | 12 |
Oil capacity | 14 qts
13.2 L |
Coolant capacity | 22 qts
20.8 L |
23.5 qts (with heat)
22.2 L | |
Transmission
| 1977 - 1979
Row-Crop tractor |
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1977 - 1979 | |
Row-Crop tractor | |
1977 - 1979 | |
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Row-Crop tractor |
Transmission options | |
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8-speed gear | |
16-speed two-speed power shift |
Transmission | |
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Type | gear |
Gears | 8 forward and 2 reverse |
Clutch | dry disc |
Four gears, plus reverse, in two ranges. | |
Speeds | |
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With 15-38 rear tires. | |
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Transmission | |
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Transmission | Dual Power |
Type | two-speed power shift |
Gears | 16 forward and 4 reverse |
Clutch | dry disc |
Speeds | |
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With 15-38 rear tires. | |
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Dimensions
| 1977 - 1979
Row-Crop tractor |
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1977 - 1979 | |
Row-Crop tractor | |
1977 - 1979 | |
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Row-Crop tractor |
Ford 9700 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 |
Front tread | 56 to 84 inches
142 to 213 cm |
Rear tread | 60 to 88 inches
152 to 223 cm |
Ford 9700 Weight | |
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Shipping | 10900 lbs
4944 kg |
Operating | 12860 lbs
5833 kg |
Ballasted | 17480 lbs
7928 kg |
Ford 9700 Height | |
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Hood | 80 inches
203 cm |
Cab | 119 inches
302 cm |
Exhaust | 127.4 inches
323 cm |
Tests
| 1977 - 1979
Row-Crop tractor |
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1977 - 1979 | |
Row-Crop tractor | |
1977 - 1979 | |
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Row-Crop tractor |
Nebraska Tractor Test 1243 | ||
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Nebraska Tractor Test 1243 | |
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Diesel 16-speed 2WD
May 9 - 20, 1977
Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1243 file | |
PTO performance | |
Power at rated engine speed | 135.64 hp
101.1 kW |
Fuel use | 9.1 gal/hour
34.4 l/hour |
Power at rated PTO speed | 129.25 hp
96.4 kW |
Fuel use | 8.1 gal/hour
30.7 l/hour |
Drawbar performance | |
Max power | 113.32 hp
84.5 kW |
Fuel use | 9.0 gal/hour
34.1 l/hour |
Gear 5PD used for power test. | |
Max pull | 15010 lbs
6808 kg |
Photos
Ford 9700
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