Power
Power specifications| Engine | 127 hp unspecified |
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| PTO | 110 hp claimed |
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| PTO, tested | 110.6 hp |
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| Drawbar | 96.1 hp tested |
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| Listed power | 127 hp engine basis |
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Engines
Engines fitted to the Ford 8700| Ford 6.6L 6-cyl dieselDiesel · 6 cyl | 401 ci |
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Engine details
- Ford 6.6L 6-cyl diesel
- Bore × stroke
- 4.41 in × 4.41 in
- Rated speed
- 2,300 rpm
- Rated power
- 127 hp
- Compression
- 16.3:1
- Cooling
- liquid-cooled
Transmissions
Transmissions for the Ford 8700| 8-speed geargear | 8F / 2R |
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| Dual Powertwo-speed power shift | 16F / 4R |
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Transmission notes
8-speed gear: Four gears, plus reverse, in two ranges.
Weight
Weight specifications| Weight | 12,270 lb operating |
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| Shipping | 9,800 lb |
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Dimensions
Dimensions specifications| Wheelbase | 93.4 in |
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| Length | 180 in |
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| Width | 79.2 in |
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| Height | 119 in unspecified |
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| Front axle clearance | 24 in |
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Capacities
Capacities specifications| Fuel tank | 58 gal |
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Hydraulics
Hydraulics specifications| System | open center |
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| Pump flow | 15.5 gpm |
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| Steering flow | 4.2 gpm |
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Hitch
Hitch specifications| Rear hitch category | II/I |
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| Rear lift capacity | 5,764 lb |
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PTO
PTO specifications| Rear PTO | independent |
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| Rear PTO speeds | 540/1000 |
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| Engine rpm at PTO speed | 540@1900 |
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Chassis
Chassis specifications| Drive | 2WD/4WD |
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| Steering | Power steering |
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| Brakes | Hydraulic wet disc brakes |
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| Differential lock | mechanical rear |
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| Final drives | inboard planetary |
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| Cab | Open operator station. Cab optional with air-conditioning |
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Tires
Tires specifications| Front | 10.00-16 |
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| Rear | 18.4-38 |
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Electrical
Electrical specifications| System voltage | 12 V |
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| Ground | negative |
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Production
Production specifications| Factories | Romeo, Michigan, USA; Antwerp, Belgium |
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| Built by | Ford |
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