Tractor Reference

Ford 9700 Tractor Specs (1977-1979)

Ford 9700 tractor specs for 1977-1979: 401 ci engine, Dual Power transmission, 58-gal fuel tank, independent 540/1000 PTO, Type III hitch, and hydraulics.

Ford 9700 Overview

Ford 9700 tractor in a rural farm setting.

The Ford 9700 was produced from 1977 to 1979 with a 401 ci (6.6 L) engine rated at 2,200 rpm. It uses a Dual Power transmission with a dry-disc clutch, an independent 540/1000 rear PTO, and a Type III rear hitch listed at 5,764 lb lift. For size and service planning, the tractor has a 58 gal (219.5 L) fuel tank, an operating weight from 10,900 to 12,860 lb, and open-center hydraulics with 15.5 gpm pump flow.

Years1977-1979
Engine401 ci 6.6 L
TransmissionDual Power
Rear PTO540/1000
Weight10900 to 12860 pounds

Ford 9700 Quick Answers

  • YearsFord produced the 9700 from 1977 through 1979.
  • EngineIt has a 401 ci (6.6 L) engine rated at 2,200 rpm.
  • PTOThe independent rear PTO is listed at 540/1000.
  • Fuel capacityThe fuel tank is listed at 58 gal (219.5 L).

Engine and Power

The 401 ci (6.6 L) engine is listed with a 2,200 rpm rating.

Diesel engine

Displacement401 ci 6.6 L
Rated Rpm2200
Engine Oil Capacity14 qts 13.2 L

Manufacturer

Ford

Manufacture years

1977-1979

Transmission

The Ford 9700 is listed with a Dual Power transmission and dry-disc clutch.

8-speed gear

Clutchdry disc

Dual Power

NameDual Power
Clutchdry disc

PTO and Hitch

The independent rear PTO is listed at 540/1000, with a Type III rear hitch and 5,764 lb lift.

Rear PTO

independent

Rear PTO type

540/1000

Rear hitch

III

Rear lift

5764 lbs 2614 kg

Hydraulics

Open-center hydraulics are listed with 15.5 gpm pump flow.

Type

open center

Pump flow

15.5 gpm 58.7 lpm

Accuracy Note

Tractor specifications can vary by year, region, factory configuration, installed equipment, and later repairs. Match serial range, engine, transmission, PTO setup, and model code before ordering parts or doing service work.