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Ford 8700

Ford 8700 tractor
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The Ford 8700 is a row-crop tractor produced from 1977 to 1979 by Ford. It was manufactured in Romeo, Michigan, USA and Antwerp, Belgium. It features a Ford 6.6L 6-cylinder liquid-cooled diesel engine producing 127 hp (94.7 kW). The tractor offers two transmission options: an 8-speed gear and a 16-speed two-speed power shift. It has two- or four-wheel drive with inboard planetary final drives and mechanical rear differential lock. The operator station is open with an optional cab with air-conditioning. Hydraulics are open center with a pump flow of 15.5 gpm (58.7 lpm). The rear hitch is category II/I with a lift capacity of 5764 lbs (2614 kg). The rear PTO is independent with 540/1000 rpm options. Dimensions vary by configuration with wheelbases from 93.4 to 111 inches and operating weight up to 12270 lbs. Standard tires are 10.00-16 front and 18.4-38 rear. Electrical system is 12 volts with negative ground.
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Power127 hp
Founded1977 - 1979
Model8700

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Ford 8700

Power

Engine power:127 hp (94.7 kW)
PTO (tested):110.58 hp (82.5 kW)
PTO (claimed):110 hp (82.0 kW)
Drawbar (tested):96.05 hp (71.6 kW)

Tires

Ag front:11.00-16
Standard tires (ag):Front: 10.00-16. Rear: 18.4-38
4WD Standard tires (ag):Front: 13-24. Rear: 15-38

Engine

Type:diesel, 6-cylinder, liquid-cooled
Model:Ford 6.6L 6-cyl diesel
Power:127 hp (94.7 kW)
Fuel tank:58 gal (219.5 L)
Rated RPM:2300
Bore/Stroke:4.4094x4.4094 inches (112 x 112 mm)
Compression:16.3:1
Pre-heating:ether injection
Displacement:401 ci (6.6 L)
Oil capacity:12 qts (11.4 L)
Starter volts:12
Coolant capacity:21 qts (19.9 L); 22.5 qts (with heat) (21.3 L)

Height

Cab:119 inches (302 cm)
Hood:80 inches (203 cm)
Exhaust:126.3 inches (320 cm)

Dimensions

Width:79.2 inches (201 cm)
Length:180 inches (457 cm)
Wheelbase:93.4 inches (2WD short) (237 cm); 109.7 inches (2WD long) (278 cm); 111 inches (4WD) (281 cm)
Shipping weight:9800 lbs (4445 kg)
Operating weight:12270 lbs (5565 kg)
Clearance (front axle):24 inches (60 cm)

Electrical

Ground:negative
Battery volts:12

Hydraulics

Type:open center
Pump flow:15.5 gpm (58.7 lpm)
Steering flow:4.2 gpm (15.9 lpm)

Mechanical

Drive:Two- or four-wheel drive
Brakes:Hydraulic wet disc brakes
Final drives:inboard planetary
Power steering:yes
Operator station:Open operator station. Cab optional with air-conditioning.
Differential lock:mechanical rear

Production

Type:Row-Crop tractor
Factories:Romeo, Michigan, USA; Antwerp, Belgium
Years made:1977 - 1979
Manufacturer:Ford

Transmission

Type:gear; two-speed power shift
Gears:8 forward and 2 reverse; 16 forward and 4 reverse
Clutch:dry disc
Options:8-speed gear; 16-speed two-speed power shift

Tractor hitch

Rear Type:II/I
Rear lift:5764 lbs (2614 kg)

Power Take-off (PTO)

Rear PTO:independent
Engine RPM:540@1900; 1000@1935
Rear PTO Type:540/1000

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