- Rigid chassis
- WhichTractor size: Standard-size
- No lab test on file
- 1976–1979
WhichTractor size, not the maker’s category
Derived by WhichTractor from a sourced three-point linkage. How we decide what a machine is
Ford 8700 (A) specs: hp, weight, years
Ford 401 DF six-cylinder diesel. The manufacturer claimed 125.3 horsepower. No laboratory has tested one, so there is no measured figure at the shaft.
Engine power, claimed · gross or net not stated
125.3 hp
93.4 kW as stated by the source
No lab test on file
Claimed · standard not stated by the source
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Ford 8700”, claimed
This is the maker’s own figure, measured at the engine. Power at the PTO is lower — by how much, for this machine, nobody has measured.
- Weight
- 12,271 lb
- 3-point lift
- 7,055 lb
- Top speed
- 15.5 mph
Ford 8700 (A) specs: key facts
The Ford 8700 (A) was built from 1976 to 1979.
The Ford 8700 (A) has a claimed engine power (gross or net not stated) of 93.4 kW (125.3 hp); it has no measured PTO figure.
The Ford 8700 (A) was offered in two-wheel-drive and four-wheel-drive versions.
The Ford 8700 (A) has a Ford 401 DF engine, a 6-cylinder 6.58 L diesel unit.Source 1
The Ford 8700 (A) weighs 5,566 kg (12,271 lb) unladen.
The Ford 8700 (A) has an independent rear PTO running at 540/1000 rpm.
The three-point hitch of the Ford 8700 (A) lifts 3,200 kg (7,055 lb) at the lower-link ends.
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Ford 8700”
How does the 8700 (A) compare with its class?
- Limitation:
A three-point lift at the lower links of 3,200 kg is low for its class — 43% below the median of 5,610 kg across the 190 machines within 10% of its power that hold this figure.
- Limitation:
The power figure is a manufacturer claim, not a measurement. No laboratory test report exists for this machine. Of the 273 tractors within 10% of its power, 10% carry one.
Derived by WhichTractor from 273 comparable records. How we work this out
How much horsepower does an 8700 (A) have?
The only figure for the 8700 (A) is 125.3 hp (93.4 kW) of claimed engine power, gross or net not stated, no test standard stated — not power at the shaft.
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Ford 8700”
What engine is in an 8700 (A)?
An 8700 (A) has a Ford 401 DF, a 6-cylinder 6.58 L diesel engine.
| Make & model | Ford 401 DF |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 6, liquid-cooledSource 2 |
| Displacement | 401.4 ci · 6.58 L |
| Max torque | 313 lb·ft · 424 N·m @ 1,500 rpmSource 2 |
| Electrical system | 12 VSource 2 |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Ford 8600”
How much will an 8700 (A) lift?
An 8700 (A) lifts 7,055 lb (3,200 kg) at the lower-link ends of its Category 2 three-point hitch.
| Hitch category | Category 2 |
|---|---|
| Lift at ends | 7,055 lb · 3,200 kg |
| Rear PTO | Independent, engine-driven, 540/1000 rpm @ 1,900 engine rpmEngages under load |
| PTO shaft | 1 3/8"- 6 splines or 1 3/8"- 21 part |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Ford 8700”
What transmission does an 8700 (A) have?
Transmission specifications for the 8700 (A) are below.
| Clutch | pedal-operated dry single-plate clutch |
|---|---|
| Steering | hydrostatic steering with adjustable steering column and separate hydraulic pump |
| Top speed | 15.5 mph · 25 km/h |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Ford 8700”
How much does an 8700 (A) weigh?
An 8700 (A) weighs 12,271 lb (5,566 kg) unladen.
| Unladen weight | 12,271 lb · 5,566 kgtwo-wheel-drive version |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase | 97.6 in · 2,480 mmtwo-wheel-drive version |
| Length | 176.0 in · 4,470 mmtwo-wheel-drive version |
| Width | 82.8 in · 2,102 mm |
| Height | 116.1 in · 2,949 mm |
| Ground clearance | 25.2 in · 640 mm |
| Front track | 56.0–84.0 in · 1,422–2,134 mm |
| Rear track | 60.0–88.0 in · 1,524–2,235 mm |
| Turning radius, braked | 13.3 ft · 4.06 m |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Ford 8700”
What oil does an 8700 (A) take, and how much?
An 8700 (A) engine takes 12.0 qt (11.4 L). Single source, not independently verified — always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine.
| System | Capacity |
|---|---|
| Engine oil | 12.0 qt · 11.4 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Ford 8700” · single source, not independently verified |
| Transmission & hydraulic | 69.1 qt · 65.4 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Ford 8700” · single source, not independently verified |
| Cooling system | 24.2 qt · 22.9 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Ford 8700” · single source, not independently verified |
Always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine before service.
Which tractors compare with an 8700 (A)?
Within 10% of its 125.3 hp of claimed engine power, the same type, and first built within 15 years of it.
- Ford TW-10 (A)125.3 hp engine, claimed · 1979–1983Side by side with the 8700 (A) →
- J.I. Case 1270126.2 hp engine, claimed · 1972–1978Side by side with the 8700 (A) →
- Massey Ferguson 3125 (A)124.3 hp engine, claimed · 1990–1995Side by side with the 8700 (A) →
- Fiat 1280 (DT)123 hp engine, claimed · 1979–1984Side by side with the 8700 (A) →
- Schlüter Super 1250 VL123 hp engine, claimed · 1972–1991Side by side with the 8700 (A) →
- Lamborghini R-1256 (DT)123.2 hp engine, claimed · 1978–1984Side by side with the 8700 (A) →
Common questions about the Ford 8700 (A)
Is an 8700 (A) two-wheel drive or four-wheel drive?
The Ford 8700 (A) was offered in two-wheel-drive and four-wheel-drive versions.
What PTO does an 8700 (A) have?
An 8700 (A) has a independent 540/1000 rpm rear PTO on a 1 3/8"- 6 splines or 1 3/8"- 21 part shaft.
Sources and how this page was built
Compiled from Traktorenlexikon, “Ford 8600”; and Traktorenlexikon, “Ford 8700”.
Sources
Facts taken from these documents, units converted. Numbers beside a figure refer to this list. Licences and attribution
- Traktorenlexikon: Ford 8600 — CC BY-SA 4.0, WIKIBOOKS-TL-90189 · revision 970891. Wikibooks contributors (Traktorenlexikon). Original document
- Traktorenlexikon: Ford 8700 — CC BY-SA 4.0, WIKIBOOKS-TL-90284 · revision 934724. Wikibooks contributors (Traktorenlexikon). Original document