Head to head · Utility

Ford 8700 vs Ford FW-35

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FordModel A

Ford 8700

Utility

power
127 hp
displacement
401 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
16
Full 8700 specs
Ford FW-35 Tractor
FordModel B

Ford FW-35

Utility

power
195 hp
displacement
401 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
16
Full FW-35 specs
FordFord 8700
vs
FordFord FW-35

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 3,933–5,720

Engine Power

▲ FW-35 higher · +68 hp (+54%)
8700127 hp
FW-35195 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

8700 is in the 91st percentile; FW-35 is in the 94th · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

= Effectively tied
8700401 ci
FW-35401 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

8700 is in the 90th percentile; FW-35 is in the 90th · 5,580 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
87006
FW-356
Median Utility Tractor4

8700 is in the 93rd percentile; FW-35 is in the 93rd · 5,720 models

Forward Gears

= Effectively tied
870016
FW-3516
Median Utility Tractor12

8700 is in the 73rd percentile; FW-35 is in the 73rd · 4,941 models

8700 (A)FW-35 (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecFord 8700Ford FW-35Difference
ManufacturerFordFordSame
Model8700FW-35—
CategoryUtilityUtilitySame

Engine

SpecFord 8700Ford FW-35Difference
ManufacturerFordFordSame
Power Output127hp195hp▲ FW-35+68 hp · +54%
Rated RPM2,300RPM2,200RPM▲ 8700+100 RPM · +5%
Cylinders66Same
Displacement401ci401ciSame
Bore4.4in4.4inSame
Stroke4.4in4.4inSame

Transmission

SpecFord 8700Ford FW-35Difference
TypeGear type with dry disc clutchTwo-speed power shift—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecFord 8700Ford FW-35Difference
Length180in260in▲ FW-35+80 in · +44%
Width79.2in104in▲ FW-35+24.8 in · +31%
Height119in134in▲ FW-35+15 in · +13%
Operating Weight12,270lb20,503lb▲ FW-35+8,233 lb · +67%

Hydraulics

SpecFord 8700Ford FW-35Difference
System TypeOpen centerClosed-center load sensing—
Steering TypePowerArticulated power—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecFord 8700Ford FW-35Difference
TypeTransmissionNot recorded—
Speed 1540rpmNot recorded—
Speed 21,000rpmNot recorded—

Hitch & Towing

SpecFord 8700Ford FW-35Difference
Hitch TypeThree-Point HitchThree-Point HitchSame
Hitch CategoryIIIII—
Hitch PositionRearNot recorded—

Chassis & Drive

SpecFord 8700Ford FW-35Difference
Chassis Type4x2 2WD4x4 articulated 4WD—
Drive Type2WD4WD—
Steering TypePowerArticulated power—

Electrical

SpecFord 8700Ford FW-35Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecFord 8700Ford FW-35Difference
Coolant5.3galNot recorded—

Operator Station

SpecFord 8700Ford FW-35Difference
TypeOpen operator stationNot recorded—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 55 hp
A · 91st percentile (127 hp)B · 94th percentile (195 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 183 ci
A · 90th percentile (401 ci)B · 90th percentile (401 ci)

Cylinders

median 4
A · 93rd percentile (6)B · 93rd percentile (6)

Forward Gears

median 12
A · 73rd percentile (16)B · 73rd percentile (16)

Operating Weight

median 5,303 lb
A · 90th percentile (12,270 lb)B · 95th percentile (20,503 lb)
A · 8700B · FW-35Median Utility Tractor
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