Ford 6700
Built: 1976–1981 · Series: 700 er-Baureihe
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Ford 700 series – heavy diesel field tractors from Basildon: four- and six-cylinders at 4,186 to 6,582 cc, 56.6 to 107.4 kW, types 6700, 7700, 8700 and 9700
The 700 series gathers Ford's four-digit types 6700, 7700, 8700 and 9700 from the era of the English tractor plant at Basildon, covering the mid to upper power class of the 1970s and early 1980s. The leading digit orders the models by ascending power, while three of the four types carry the A suffix for a revised version. All four types ran on diesel engines.
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The register lists 4 versions with 56.6 to 107.4 kW from four- to six-cylinders of 4,186 to 6,582 cc displacement at 2,100 to 2,350 rpm; torque ranges from 424 to 520 Nm. Unladen weights lie between 3,640 and 5,833 kg, lengths between 3,856 and 4,470 mm, widths between 1,626 and 2,200 mm, and heights between 2,858 and 2,949 mm.
The 700 series tractors were aimed at larger arable farms and contractors, forming the backbone of Ford's large tractors in the 1970s and early 1980s, in competition with comparable series from Massey Ferguson, International Harvester and David Brown. Beyond Britain, tractors from Basildon also found numerous buyers across continental Europe and overseas.
On a used purchase of these large four- and six-cylinders, check operating hours and the service history of the injection pump, the condition of the clutch and gearbox, and the tightness of the hydraulics; corrosion on wings and cab frame is common on the older types, and parts run through independent Ford specialists.
Sources: SpecCodex register, model data: Ford 700er-Baureihe
Technical data
Engine
| Fuel | dieselcorrect |
|---|---|
| Power | 77 hp (56.6 kW)correct |
| Rated speed | 2,100 rpmcorrect |
| Cylinders | 4correct |
| Displacement | 4,186 cm³correct |
| Stroke | 1.06, 68 mmcorrect |
| Compression ratio | 16.3correct |
| Cooling | water-cooledcorrect |
Dimensions and weights
| Length | 3,856 mmcorrect |
|---|---|
| Width | 1,953 mmcorrect |
| Height | 2,858 mmcorrect |
| Wheelbase | 2,581 mmcorrect |
| Ground clearance | 508 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 3,640 kgcorrect |
Drivetrain and chassis
| Drive | four-wheel drivecorrect |
|---|---|
| Gearbox | 8 V/2 R or 16 V/4 Rcorrect |
| Front tyres | 7.50-18 ASF (A: 11.2-24 AS)correct |
| Rear tyres | 16.9-34 AScorrect |
| Top speed | 30 km/hcorrect |
Working data
| Fuel tank capacity | 106 lcorrect |
|---|
Origin and approval
| Construction | unit construction (no separate frame)correct |
|---|
Other data
| Linkage category | Cat IIcorrect |
|---|---|
| PTO speed | 540/1000 rpmcorrect |
Where this model stands
Power-to-weight ratio: 15.5 kW/t (57 kW / 3.6 t)
Power class: Universal (40–100 hp)
Stronger than 53% of the tractors in the register — out of 15,663 models with a stated power figure.
Calculated from the documented figures above — not a rating.
Frequently asked questions
How much power does the Ford 6700 have?
The Ford 6700 delivers 77 hp.
How much does the Ford 6700 weigh?
The unladen weight is 3,640 kg.
What engine does the Ford 6700 have?
4 cylinders, 4,186 cm³ displacement, Diesel.
How fast does the Ford 6700 go?
Top speed is 30 km/h.
What are the dimensions of the Ford 6700?
3,856 mm × 1,953 mm × 2,858 mm.
When was the Ford 6700 built?
Production years: 1976–1981.
What to check before buying
- Check the hour meter against the service records — a replaced instrument is the most common gap.
- Compare the data plate and chassis number with the papers.
- Check the weights in the papers against the figures here — attachments change them.
- Check front and rear tyre sizes: mismatched pairs strain the drivetrain.
- Shift the gearbox cold and warm — jumps only show up at temperature.
- Load the hydraulics and watch for sag.
- Ask about parts availability for this build year — the running costs hang on it.
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