11 material differences · fewer than 12
Tractor oneFord 8700 (A)1976–1979No measured PTO figureTractor twoLamborghini R-1256 (DT)1978–1984No measured PTO figure
Which should you choose?
Read our verdict on the 8700 (A) and the R-1256 (DT) → It is generated from the rows below by a fixed, versioned rule set, and names the figure behind every call.
Field by field
11 material differences · 3 fields identical or within 5%, which is not counted as material
| Field | 8700 (A) | R-1256 (DT) | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | |||
| Engine power, claimed claimed | 125.3 hp | 123.2 hp | — |
| Engine declared | Ford 401 DF | SAME 1056 | differs |
| Displacement declared | 6.58 L | 6.23 L | +6% 8700 (A) |
| Maximum torque declared | 313 lb·ft · 424 N·m | 310 lb·ft · 420 N·m | — |
| Transmission | |||
| Top speed declared | 15.5 mph · 25 km/h | 15.5–18.6 mph · 25–30 km/h | differs |
| Clutch declared | pedal-operated dry single-plate clutch | Pedal-operated dry Lamborghini single-plate clutch type 14 inch | differs |
| Hydraulics & hitch | |||
| Pump flow declared | — | 12.7 gpm · 48.0 L/min | — |
| Rear PTO speeds declared | 540/1000 rpm | 540/1000 rpm | — |
| Weight & dimensions | |||
| Unladen weight declared | 12,271 lb · 5,566 kg | 10,185 lb · 4,620 kg | +20% 8700 (A) |
| Wheelbase declared | 97.6 in · 2,480 mm | 107.3 in · 2,725 mm | +10% R-1256 (DT) |
| Length declared | 176.0 in · 4,470 mm | 166.9 in · 4,240 mm | +5% 8700 (A) |
| Width declared | 82.8 in · 2,102 mm | 92.5 in · 2,350 mm | +12% R-1256 (DT) |
| Height, over the cab declared | 116.1 in · 2,949 mm | 107.1 in · 2,720 mm | +8% 8700 (A) |
| Ground clearance declared | 25.2 in · 640 mm | 21.3 in · 540 mm | +19% 8700 (A) |
| Turning radius, braked declared | 13.3 ft · 4.06 m | — | — |
| Fuel tank declared | 211.3 qt · 200.0 L | 126.8 qt · 120.0 L | +67% 8700 (A) |
Ford 8700 (A) sources
Source
- Source: Traktorenlexikon, “Ford 8700”
- Source: Traktorenlexikon, “Ford 8600”
Lamborghini R-1256 (DT) sources
Source
- Source: Traktorenlexikon, “Lamborghini 1256 DT”
- Source: Traktorenlexikon, “Lamborghini 1156 DT”