Ford 8700

Last Updated: September 2024

Overview

The Ford 8700 is a powerful utility tractor made from 1977 to 1979. It has a strong 6-cylinder diesel engine that makes 127 horsepower, which is very high for tractors of its time. The engine is 401 cubic inches, also very large compared to other tractors. This tractor is built for heavy work on the farm.

The 8700 has a 2-wheel drive system and power steering, making it easy to handle. It has 16 forward gears and 4 reverse gears, giving the driver lots of options for different jobs. The tractor is big, measuring 180 inches long, 79.2 inches wide, and 119 inches tall. It weighs 12,270 pounds, which is quite heavy and helps it stay stable during tough tasks. The tractor has a three-point hitch in the back for attaching tools, and two PTO speeds (540 and 1000 rpm) for running equipment. It also has an open operator station, which means no cab, so drivers can easily see and hear what's going on around them.
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Key Specifications

Category: Utility

Power Output: 127 hp (94.7 kW)

Transmission: Gear type with dry disc clutch

Drive Type: 2WD

Operating Weight: 12270 lb (5566 kg)

Fuel Type: Diesel

Ford 8700 vs. Similar Tractors

Power Output

The Power Output for the Ford 8700 is Excellent. It is greater than 91% of similar Utility tractors in our database.

Horsepower distribution of Utility tractors

(across 4.7K+ tractors in our database)

Operating Weight

The Operating Weight for the Ford 8700 is Excellent. It is greater than 91% of similar Utility tractors in our database.

Operating weight distribution of Utility tractors

(across 4.4K+ tractors in our database)

Engine Displacement

The Engine Displacement for the Ford 8700 is Above Average. It is greater than 90% of similar Utility tractors in our database.

Engine displacement distribution of Utility tractors

(across 1K+ tractors in our database)

Engine Rated RPM

The Engine Rated RPM for the Ford 8700 is Average. It is greater than 42% of similar Utility tractors in our database.

Engine rated RPM distribution of Utility tractors

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Technical Specifications

Engine

Manufacturer
Ford
Cooling Type
Liquid-cooled
Cylinder Orientation
Inline
Fuel Type
Diesel
Induction Type
Natural aspirated
Cylinders
6
Displacement
401 ci (6.6 L)
Bore
4.41 in (112.0 mm)
Stroke
4.41 in (112.0 mm)
Rated RPM
2300
Power Output
127 hp (94.7 kW)

Transmission

Type
Gear type with dry disc clutch
Forward Gears
16
Reverse Gears
4

Drivetrain

Chassis
4x2 2WD
Drive Type
2WD
Steering Type
Power