Ford
8700
Farm tractor · 1977–1979 · 127 hp
Ford8700
The Ford 8700 is a farm tractor manufactured from 1977 to 1979. It features a 127 hp engine, and power steering. The transmission is a gear type with 8 forward and 2 reverse.
Engine
| Fuel Type | diesel |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 6 |
| Cooling | liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 401 ci (6.6 L) |
| Bore | 4.41 in (112 mm) |
| Stroke | 4.41 in (112 mm) |
| Compression Ratio | 16.3 |
| Power Gross | 127 hp (94.7 kW) |
| Power Rated | 127 hp (94.7 kW) |
| Power PTO | 110.58 hp (82.5 kW) |
| Power Drawbar | 96.05 hp (71.6 kW) |
| Starter Volts | 12 |
| Oil Capacity | 12 qts (11.4 L) |
| Coolant Capacity | 21 qts (19.9 L) |
| Manufacturer | Ford |
| Rated | 2,300 RPM |
Transmission
| Transmission Type | gear |
|---|---|
| Gears | 8 forward and 2 reverse |
| Transmission Description | Four gears, plus reverse, in two ranges. |
| Clutch | dry disc |
| Available Options | 8-speed gear, 16-speed two-speed power shift |
Hydraulics
| Type | open center |
|---|---|
| Pump Flow | 15.5 gpm (58.7 lpm) |
| Steering Flow | 4.2 gpm (15.9 lpm) |
PTO
| Rear Type | independent |
|---|
Hitch
| Rear Type | II/I |
|---|---|
| Rear Lift | 5,764 lbs (2,614 kg) |
Dimensions
| Length | 180 in (457 cm) |
|---|---|
| Width | 79.2 in (201 cm) |
| Height Cab | 119 in (302 cm) |
| Wheelbase | 111 in (281 cm) |
Weight
| Shipping | 9,800 lbs (4,445 kg) |
|---|---|
| Operating | 12,270 lbs (5,565 kg) |
Tires & Tracks
| Front Ag | 13-24 |
|---|---|
| Rear Ag | 15-38 |
Fuel
| Capacity | 58 gal (219.5 L) |
|---|
Steering
| Type | power |
|---|
Cab
| Cab | optional with air-conditioning |
|---|
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|---|---|---|---|
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| Land Pride DB2660 | Rotary Cutters | 60" | 75 hp |
| Land Pride DBM2660 | Rotary Cutters | 60" | 75 hp |
| Land Pride RCP2760 | Rotary Cutters | 60" | 75 hp |
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Checked: 3-point hitch category, PTO horsepower. Not checked: PTO speed (540/1000), hydraulic flow, 3-point lift capacity, rear remotes, ballast.
These implements meet this tractor's hitch and PTO-HP requirements — this is not a full compatibility guarantee. Confirm the remaining specs with your dealer before purchasing.