Ford 8700

Last Updated: June 2024

Overview

The Ford 8700 is a durable and versatile utility tractor that was manufactured by Ford during the late 1970s. It comes equipped with a robust Ford diesel engine, featuring a 6.6-liter displacement and a power output of 127 horsepower. This tractor has the flexibility of gearing options, offering both a gear type transmission with 8 forward and 2 reverse gears and a two-speed power shift transmission with 16 forward and 4 reverse gears. Designed to tackle a variety of tasks, the Ford 8700 is built on a 4x2 chassis configuration with power steering for ease of maneuverability.

Key Specifications

Category: Utility

Power Output: 127

Transmission: Gear type with dry disc clutch, Two-speed power shift with dry disc clutch (dual transmission types listed)

Drive Type: 2WD

Operating Weight: 12270

Fuel Type: Diesel

Ford 8700 vs. Similar Tractors

Power Output

Above Average

Greater than 88% of similar tractors.

Operating Weight

Average

Greater than 66% of similar tractors.

Technical Specifications

Engine

Manufacturer: Ford
Model: -
Cooling Type: Liquid-cooled
Cylinder Orientation: Inline
Valve Configuration: -
Fuel Type: Diesel
Induction Type: Natural aspirated (implied by "natural aspirated diesel engine" in narrative)
Cylinders: 6
Displacement (ci): 401
Bore (in): 4.41
Stroke (in): 4.41
Rated RPM: 2300
Power Output (hp): 127

Transmission

Type: Gear type with dry disc clutch, Two-speed power shift with dry disc clutch (dual transmission types listed)
Forward Gears: 16 (assuming the higher number from two-speed power shift option)
Reverse Gears: 4 (from two-speed power shift transmission)
Total Gears: -

Dimensions

Length (in): 180
Width (in): 79.2
Height (in): Cab: 119 (assumed the highest point)
Operating Weight (lb): 12270

Power Take-Off (PTO)

PTO Type: Transmission (implied by "Rear PTO Type: 540/1000")
PTO Speed 1 (rpm): 540
PTO Speed 2 (rpm): 1000
PTO Speed 3 (rpm): -

Miscellaneous

Chassis: 4x2 (2WD short)
Drive Type: 2WD
Steering Type: Power
Coolant Capacity (qts): 21
Front Tire Diameter (in): -
Front Tire Width (in): -
Rear Tire Diameter (in): -
Rear Tire Width (in): -
Front/Rear Rim Diameter (in): -
Tire Type: Ag
Manufacture - End Year: 1979
Hitch Type: Three-Point Hitch (assumed based on "Rear Type: II/I")
Hitch Category: II
Hitch Position: Rear
Hitch Capacity (lb): -
Operator Station Type: Open operator station, Cab (optional)
Starter Type: Electric
Brake Type: -
Hydraulic System Type: Open center