The Ford 8700 tractor specifications include engine power rated at 127 hp (94.7 kW), a gear or two-speed power shift transmission, and a listed weight of 9,800 to 12,270 lbs.
Ford 8700 key specifications
| Engine power |
127 hp (94.7 kW) |
| PTO power |
110 hp (82.0 kW) |
| Displacement |
401 cu in (6.6 L) |
| Transmission |
gear or two-speed power shift |
| Fuel capacity |
58 gal (219.5 L) |
| Weight |
9,800 to 12,270 lbs |
| Wheelbase |
93.4 inches (237 cm, short-wheelbase 2WD) |
Ford 8700 industry comparison
See how this tractor compares across up to six main specifications using the low, average and high values for Ford farm and compact tractors in this specifications database.
Engine power127 hp
Low 13 hpAverage 96.2 hpHigh 360 hp
PTO power110 hp
Low 11 hpAverage 78.8 hpHigh 316 hp
Displacement6.6 L
Low 0.7 LAverage 4.4 LHigh 14.8 L
Fuel capacity58 gal
Low 3.5 galAverage 40.3 galHigh 286 gal
Maximum listed weight12,270 lbs
Low 1,344 lbsAverage 8,007.5 lbsHigh 32,500 lbs
Wheelbase93.4 in
Low 48 inAverage 89.4 inHigh 139 in
This model Ford farm and compact tractors average
Ford 8700 power chart
Compare the available engine, PTO and drawbar power ratings.
Tested drawbar power96 hp
Ford 8700 capacity chart
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Maximum fuel capacity219.5 L
Ford 8700 dimensions chart
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Engine specifications
| Bore/Stroke |
4.4094 × 4.4094 inches (112 × 112 mm) |
| Rated RPM |
2,300 |
| Compression |
16.3:1 |
| Pre-heating |
ether injection |
| Oil capacity |
12 qt (11.4 L) |
| Coolant capacity |
21 qt (19.9 L) |
| Starter volts |
12 |
Transmission options
| Gear options |
8 forward and 2 reverse or 16 forward and 4 reverse |
| Clutch |
dry disc |
PTO and hitch
| Drawbar (tested) |
96.05 hp (71.6 kW) |
| PTO (tested) |
110.58 hp (82.5 kW) |
| Rear hitch category |
Category I/II |
| Rear lift |
5,764 lbs (2,614 kg) |
| Rear PTO |
independent |
| Rear PTO speed |
540 or 1,000 rpm |
| PTO engine speed |
540 PTO rpm at 1,900 engine rpm |
Hydraulics
| Hydraulic type |
open center |
| Pump flow |
15.5 gpm (58.7 L/min) |
| Steering flow |
4.2 gpm (15.9 L/min) |
Mechanical specifications
| Final drives |
inboard planetary |
| Differential lock |
mechanical rear |
Electrical specifications
| Electrical ground |
negative |
| Battery volts |
12 |
Dimensions and weight
| Listed weight range |
9,800 to 12,270 lbs |
| Length |
180 inches (457 cm) |
| Width |
79.2 inches (201 cm) |
| Shipping weight |
9,800 lbs (4,445 kg) |
| Operating weight |
12,270 lbs (5,565 kg) |
| Front axle clearance |
24 inches (60 cm) |
| Hood height |
80 inches (203 cm) |
| Cab height |
119 inches (302 cm) |
| Exhaust height |
126.3 inches (320 cm) |
Tires and tread
| Standard tires (ag) |
Front: 10.00-16. Rear: 18.4-38 |
| 4WD Standard tires (ag) |
Front: 13-24. Rear: 15-38 |
Note: Industry comparison values are calculated from models in this specifications database. Specifications can vary by year, market, configuration, tires and optional equipment. For official specifications, check the tractor’s original operator, service or parts manual.
