Ford 8970 vs J.I. Case 4690
10 material differences · fewer than 12
Which should you choose?
Read our verdict on the 8970 and the 4690 → It is generated from the rows below by a fixed, versioned rule set, and names the figure behind every call.
Field by field
10 material differences · 2 fields identical or within 5%, which is not counted as material
| Field | 8970 | 4690 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | |||
| Engine power, claimed claimed | 236.7 hp | 257 hp | +9% 4690 |
| Engine declared | FORD/NEW HOLLAND VB 456 CID TC/AC | CASE A-504 BDTL | differs |
| Displacement declared | 7.48 L | 8.26 L | +10% 4690 |
| Maximum torque declared | 784 lb·ft · 1,063 N·m | — | — |
| Transmission | |||
| Top speed declared | 24.9 mph · 40 km/h | 18.6 mph · 30 km/h | +33% 8970 |
| Clutch declared | Wet Funk multi-plate clutch running in oil bath | Hydraulically operated wet disc clutch | differs |
| Hydraulics & hitch | |||
| Hydraulic control declared | Load sensing | — | — |
| Pump flow declared | 33.5 gpm · 126.8 L/min | 15.5 gpm · 58.7 L/min | +116% 8970 |
| Pressure declared | 2,495 psi · 172 bar | — | — |
| Three-point lift at ends declared | 20,238 lb · 9,180 kg | — | — |
| Rear PTO speeds declared | 1000 rpm | 1000 rpm | — |
| Weight & dimensions | |||
| Unladen weight declared | 19,147 lb · 8,685 kg | 22,311 lb · 10,120 kg | +17% 4690 |
| Maximum permissible mass declared | 30,093 lb · 13,650 kg | — | — |
| Wheelbase declared | 118.3 in · 3,005 mm | 102.0 in · 2,591 mm | +16% 8970 |
| Length declared | 198.3 in · 5,038 mm | 232.0 in · 5,893 mm | +17% 4690 |
| Width declared | 100.8 in · 2,560 mm | 96.0 in · 2,438 mm | — |
| Height declared | 122.8 in · 3,118 mm | — | — |
| Ground clearance declared | 20.0 in · 509 mm | 18.5 in · 470 mm | +8% 8970 |
| Fuel tank declared | 439.6 qt · 416.0 L | 512.5 qt · 485.0 L | +17% 4690 |
Ford 8970 sources
Source
- Source: Traktorenlexikon, “Ford 8970”
J.I. Case 4690 sources
Source
- Source: Traktorenlexikon, “Case 4690”