Ford

8700

Horsepower
127hp
Production
1977–1979
Category
farm

Overview

Production

EngineFord 6.6L 6-cyl diesel
Tractor Typerow-crop
Manufacture LocationRomeo, Michigan, USA

Mechanical

Drive Typetwo- or four-wheel drive
Steeringpower
Brakeshydraulic wet disc
Caboptional with air-conditioning
Differential Lockmechanical rear
Final Drivesinboard planetary

Hydraulics

Hydraulic Typeopen center
Hydraulic Pump Flow15.5 gpm (58.7 lpm)
Hydraulic Steering Flow4.2 gpm (15.9 lpm)

PTO & Hitch

Rear PTOindependent
Rear PTO Type540/1000
Rear Hitch TypeII/I
Rear Lift5,764 lbs (2,614 kg)

Other

Operator Stationopen operator station
Fuel Tank Gas58 gal (219.5 L)
Rear PTO RPM Details540@1900, 1000@1935
Manufacture Location SecondaryAntwerp, Belgium

Engine

Fuel Typediesel
Cylinders6-cylinder
Coolingliquid-cooled
Displacement401 ci (6.6 L)
Bore4.41 in (112 mm)
Bore Stroke4.4094x4.4094 in (112 x 112 mm)
Stroke4.41 in (112 mm)
Compression Ratio16.3
Power127 hp (94.7 kW)
Starter Volts12
Oil Capacity12 qts (11.4 L)
Oil Capacity Qts Note22.5 qts (with heat) 21.3 L
Coolant Capacity21 qts (19.9 L)
Rated2,300 RPM
Pre Heatingether injection

Dimensions

Length180 in (457 cm)
Width79.2 in (201 cm)
Height Cab119 in (302 cm)
Height Hood80 in (203 cm)
Height Exhaust126.3 in (320 cm)
Wheelbase111 in (281 cm)
Clearance Front Axle24 in (60 cm)
Operating Weight12,270 lbs (5,565 kg)
Shipping Weight9,800 lbs (4,445 kg)
Tires Ag Front13-24
Tires Ag Rear15-38
Model Variant Note2WD long wheelbase variant

Transmission

Transmission Typegear
Gears8 forward and 2 reverse
Transmission DescriptionFour gears, plus reverse, in two ranges.
Clutchdry disc

Test Results

Test ReferenceNebraska Tractor Test 1424
Test Number1424
Test DateMay 16 - 24, 1977
Fuel TypeDiesel
PTO Rated Power110.58 hp (82.5 kW)
Fuel Use PTO Rated6.6 gal/hr (25 L/hr)
Drawbar Max Power96.05 hp (71.6 kW)
Drawbar Max Pull11,581 lbs (5,253 kg)
Fuel Use Drawbar Max7.8 gal/hr (29.5 L/hr)
Test LinkNebraska Tractor Test 1424 file
Pull Test Gear2PD
Power Test Gear5PD
Transmission Type16-speed
Power At Rated PTO Speed99.56 hp (74.2 kW)
Fuel Use Rated Engine7.7 gal/hr (29.1 L/hr)