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austinfariss
Posted 1/15/2014 10:18 (#3605496)
Subject: Ford 8700


Southeast Iowa
I'm looking at a 1977 Ford 8700 for $14,900. Anythings to look for on that tractor? Any major downfalls they had?
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Reyem
Posted 1/15/2014 11:53 (#3605665 - in reply to #3605496)
Subject: Re: Ford 8700


SW IA
Check rear wheels. The early 8700s had U bolt clamps like the 8600s that were prone to break and work loose. Later ones had wedge type that were better. Other than that not much difference that a TW 10. Price seems a little on the high side but if its clean and good tires that could make up the difference.
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3020
Posted 1/15/2014 12:46 (#3605776 - in reply to #3605496)
Subject: RE: Ford 8700


Northeast Ohio
I had a 8600 and the block was cracked behind the fuel filters, mechanic said they were prone to that. I ran it quite awhile like that, it was just a slow seep. Started to leak more so I had a guy weld it, that took care of it.
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super90
Posted 1/15/2014 12:56 (#3605791 - in reply to #3605496)
Subject: Re: Ford 8700


53916
So common I've never heard of it. Have had Fords here since 1975 (before I was born). '68 8000, '71 8000, '74 8600, '77 9700, '81 TW30.
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jao
Posted 1/15/2014 13:13 (#3605837 - in reply to #3605791)
Subject: Re: Ford 8700


they seem lazey without turbo to me.id go 9700 ortw20.25
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sricks
Posted 1/15/2014 14:17 (#3605965 - in reply to #3605837)
Subject: Re: Ford 8700


Texas
+1. Go with a 9700.
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super90
Posted 1/15/2014 14:52 (#3606014 - in reply to #3605496)
Subject: Re: Ford 8700


53916
Yes, that was low hour 9700 money 25 years ago.....
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77_1086
Posted 1/15/2014 17:00 (#3606222 - in reply to #3605496)
Subject: Re: Ford 8700



Rawson, Ohio
Like the others have said go with a 9700 or TW20, you can find a clean one for that kind of money.
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Canada Boy
Posted 1/15/2014 18:52 (#3606537 - in reply to #3605496)
Subject: RE: Ford 8700


Interlake, Manitoba
Have operated one for 36 years; Been a good tractor, although initially there were some 'bugs' that warranty covered.
Couple things;
1) As mentioned above, U-bolts on rear wheel can make for some 'play' (mine has on left wheel, have not fixed yet)
2) Keep coolant up-to-date; Prone to cavitation. (replaced block at approx 15,000 hours)
3) When changing engine oil, remember that oil in fuel pump also requires changing.

No problems with tranny, although gone thru 2-3 clutch's.

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3020
Posted 1/16/2014 08:22 (#3607888 - in reply to #3605791)
Subject: Re: Ford 8700


Northeast Ohio
Thats what the ford dealership and a ford mechanic told me. Mine was cracked so I figured it was true.
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