Ford 9700
The Ford 9700 is a tractor produced by Ford. It is equipped with a 401 ci 6.6 L engine. The listed engine power is Diesel (listed): 146 hp / 108.9 kW. Transmission: Dual Power. Operating weight: 10900 to 12860 pounds.
Engine Power
Diesel (listed): 146 hp / 108.9 kW
Fuel & Capacities
58 gal
219.5 L
Transmission
Dual Power
Operating Weight
10900 to 12860 pounds
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 | |
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 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. | |
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 ...  | |
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 |
Configuration | 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
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 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
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
Recommended Implements & Sizing Guide
Engineering recommendations for Ford 9700 based on its 146 HP power envelope and ASAE agricultural standards.
| Implement & Operation | Recommended Size | Workload Rating | Engineering Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
Moldboard PlowPrimary Tillage | 5 to 7 Bottom (18")5 - 7 铧 (45 cm) | Commercial / Field Scale | Large acreage tillage; requires front ballast weights. |
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 9700.
Estimated Continuous Field Runtime: 7.6 hrs
Approximately 7.6 hours of continuous field operation at ~75% rated power on a full tank (58 gal / 219.6 L).
Estimated 75% Load Fuel Burn~7.6 gal/hr (28.7 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 9700 Specification Unit Converter
Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for Ford 9700.
Converted Equivalents:
Horsepower (HP)146 hp
Kilowatts (kW)108.9 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)148 PS
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