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Head to head · Row Crop
Ford 8630 vs Ford 9700
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FordFord 8630
vs
FordFord 9700
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Row Crop
Engine Power
▲ 8630 higher · +10 hp (+7%)8630156 hp
9700146 hp
Median Row Crop Tractor138 hp
8630 is in the 60th percentile; 9700 is in the 55th · 1,206 models
Engine Displacement
= Effectively tied8630401 ci
9700401 ci
Median Row Crop Tractor391 ci
8630 is in the 51st percentile; 9700 is in the 51st · 1,409 models
Cylinders
= Effectively tied86306
97006
Median Row Crop Tractor6
8630 is in the 50th percentile; 9700 is in the 50th · 1,417 models
Forward Gears
▲ 8630 higher · +2 (+13%)863018
970016
Median Row Crop Tractor16
8630 is in the 61st percentile; 9700 is in the 50th · 1,200 models
8630 (A)9700 (B)Median Row Crop Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | Ford 8630 | Ford 9700 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Ford | Ford | Same |
| Model | 8630 | 9700 | — |
| Category | Row Crop | Row Crop | Same |
Engine
| Spec | Ford 8630 | Ford 9700 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Ford | Ford | Same |
| Model | Ford | Ford | Same |
| Power Output | 156hp | 146hp | ▲ 8630+10 hp · +7% |
| Rated RPM | 2,200RPM | 2,200RPM | Same |
| Cylinders | 6 | 6 | Same |
| Displacement | 401ci | 401ci | Same |
| Bore | 4.4in | 4.4in | Same |
| Stroke | 4.4in | 4.4in | Same |
Transmission
| Spec | Ford 8630 | Ford 9700 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Electronically controlled full powershift | Gear with dry disc clutch | — |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | Ford 8630 | Ford 9700 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 174in | 180in | ▲ 9700+6 in · +3% |
| Width | 82in | 79.2in | ▲ 8630+2.8 in · +4% |
| Height | 114in | 119in | ▲ 9700+5 in · +4% |
| Operating Weight | 11,500lb | 12,860lb | ▲ 9700+1,360 lb · +12% |
Hydraulics
| Spec | Ford 8630 | Ford 9700 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| System Type | Open center | Open center | Same |
| Steering Type | Hydrostatic power | Hydrostatic Power | Same |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Spec | Ford 8630 | Ford 9700 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Independent | 540/1000 | — |
| Speed 1 | 540rpm | 540rpm | Same |
| Speed 2 | 1,000rpm | 1,000rpm | Same |
Hitch & Towing
| Spec | Ford 8630 | Ford 9700 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Type | Three-Point Hitch | Three-Point Hitch | Same |
| Hitch Category | II/III | Category 3 | — |
| Hitch Position | Rear | Rear | Same |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | Ford 8630 | Ford 9700 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | 4x4 MFWD 4WD | 4x2 | — |
| Drive Type | 4x4 MFWD 4WD | 2WD | — |
| Steering Type | Hydrostatic power | Hydrostatic Power | Same |
| Brake Type | Differential hydraulic wet disc | Hydraulic wet disc | — |
Electrical
| Spec | Ford 8630 | Ford 9700 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Electric | Electric | Same |
Capacities
| Spec | Ford 8630 | Ford 9700 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coolant | 5.5gal | 5.5gal | Same |
Operator Station
| Spec | Ford 8630 | Ford 9700 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Open operator station with ROPS or Cab (optional) | Cab | — |
Category context
Both models against the field
Engine Power
median 138 hpA · 60th percentile (156 hp)B · 55th percentile (146 hp)
Engine Displacement
median 391 ciA · 51st percentile (401 ci)B · 51st percentile (401 ci)
Cylinders
median 6A · 50th percentile (6)B · 50th percentile (6)
Forward Gears
median 16A · 61st percentile (18)B · 50th percentile (16)
Operating Weight
median 12,307 lbA · 44th percentile (11,500 lb)B · 54th percentile (12,860 lb)
A · 8630B · 9700Median Row Crop Tractor