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

Ford 8700 (A) and Lamborghini R-1256 (DT), field by field
Field8700 (A)R-1256 (DT)Gap
Engine
Engine power, claimed claimed125.3 hp123.2 hp—
Engine declaredFord 401 DFSAME 1056differs
Displacement declared6.58 L6.23 L+6% 8700 (A)
Maximum torque declared313 lb·ft · 424 N·m310 lb·ft · 420 N·m—
Transmission
Top speed declared15.5 mph · 25 km/h15.5–18.6 mph · 25–30 km/hdiffers
Clutch declaredpedal-operated dry single-plate clutchPedal-operated dry Lamborghini single-plate clutch type 14 inchdiffers
Hydraulics & hitch
Pump flow declared—12.7 gpm · 48.0 L/min—
Rear PTO speeds declared540/1000 rpm540/1000 rpm—
Weight & dimensions
Unladen weight declared12,271 lb · 5,566 kg10,185 lb · 4,620 kg+20% 8700 (A)
Wheelbase declared97.6 in · 2,480 mm107.3 in · 2,725 mm+10% R-1256 (DT)
Length declared176.0 in · 4,470 mm166.9 in · 4,240 mm+5% 8700 (A)
Width declared82.8 in · 2,102 mm92.5 in · 2,350 mm+12% R-1256 (DT)
Height, over the cab declared116.1 in · 2,949 mm107.1 in · 2,720 mm+8% 8700 (A)
Ground clearance declared25.2 in · 640 mm21.3 in · 540 mm+19% 8700 (A)
Turning radius, braked declared13.3 ft · 4.06 m——
Fuel tank declared211.3 qt · 200.0 L126.8 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”