Ford 9700

Last Updated: June 2024

Overview

The Ford 9700 is a large tractor primarily designed for row-crop work and manufactured from 1977 to 1979. This tractor features a Ford turbocharged six-cylinder, liquid-cooled diesel engine with a displacement of 401 cubic inches. Two transmission options were available: a gear type with 8 forward and 2 reverse gears and a two-speed power shift transmission with 16 forward and 4 reverse gears. The dry disc clutch is standard for both. The Ford 9700 is fitted with hydrostatic power steering, hydraulic wet disc brakes, a cab for operator comfort, and offers PTO speeds of 540 and 1000 rpm. It rides on a 93.4-inch wheelbase and has an operating weight of 12,860 pounds. With a Category 3 three-point hitch and open center hydraulics, the 9700 is capable of handling a range of attachments and implements for various agricultural tasks.

Key Specifications

Category: Row Crop

Power Output: 146

Transmission: Gear with dry disc clutch / Two-speed power shift with dry disc clutch

Drive Type: 2WD

Operating Weight: 12860

Fuel Type: Diesel

Ford 9700 vs. Similar Tractors

Power Output

Average

Greater than 51% of similar tractors.

Operating Weight

Average

Greater than 51% of similar tractors.

Technical Specifications

Engine

Manufacturer: Ford
Model: Ford
Cooling Type: Liquid-cooled
Cylinder Orientation: Inline
Valve Configuration: -
Fuel Type: Diesel
Induction Type: Turbocharged
Cylinders: 6
Displacement (ci): 401
Bore (in): 4.41
Stroke (in): 4.41
Rated RPM: 2200
Power Output (hp): 146

Transmission

Type: Gear with dry disc clutch / Two-speed power shift with dry disc clutch
Forward Gears: 16
Reverse Gears: 4
Total Gears: -

Dimensions

Length (in): 180
Width (in): 79.2
Height (in): 119
Operating Weight (lb): 12860

Power Take-Off (PTO)

PTO Type: 540/1000
PTO Speed 1 (rpm): 540
PTO Speed 2 (rpm): 1000
PTO Speed 3 (rpm): -

Miscellaneous

Chassis: 4x2
Drive Type: 2WD
Steering Type: Hydrostatic Power
Coolant Capacity (qts): 22
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
Hitch Category: Category 3
Hitch Position: Rear
Hitch Capacity (lb): -
Operator Station Type: Cab
Starter Type: Electric
Brake Type: Hydraulic wet disc
Hydraulic System Type: Open center