- Vehicle type: unspecified
- Rigid chassis
- WhichTractor size: Standard-size
- No lab test on file
- 1993–1999
It was ranked on an engine power figure whose source does not say gross or net. WhichTractor size, not the maker’s category
We looked and the record does not say what this machine is. How we decide what a machine is
Ford 8670 specs: hp, weight, years
FORD/NEW HOLLAND WD 456 CID six-cylinder diesel. The manufacturer claimed 168 horsepower. No laboratory has tested one, so there is no measured figure at the shaft.
Engine power, claimed · gross or net not stated
168 hp
125 kW as stated by the source
No lab test on file
Claimed · standard not stated by the source
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Ford 8670”, claimed
This is the maker’s own figure, measured at the engine. Power at the PTO is lower — by how much, for this machine, nobody has measured.
- Weight
- 16,804 lb
- Hyd. flow
- 33.2 gpm
- Top speed
- 24.9 mph
Ford 8670 specs: key facts
The Ford 8670 was built from 1993 to 1999.
The Ford 8670 has a claimed engine power (gross or net not stated) of 125 kW (168 hp); it has no measured PTO figure.
The Ford 8670 is four-wheel drive (4WD).
The Ford 8670 has a FORD/NEW HOLLAND WD 456 CID engine, a 6-cylinder 7.48 L diesel unit.
The Ford 8670 weighs 7,622 kg (16,804 lb) unladen.
The Ford 8670 has a rear PTO running at 540/1000 rpm.
The hydraulic pump of the Ford 8670 delivers 125.6 L/min (33.2 gpm).
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Ford 8670”
How does the 8670 compare with its class?
- Strength:
A hydraulic pump flow of 126 L/min is high for its class — 45% above the median of 86.9 L/min across the 120 machines within 10% of its power that hold this figure.
- Strength:
A 416 L fuel tank is high for its class — 35% above the median of 308 L across the 148 machines within 10% of its power that hold this figure.
- Limitation:
The power figure is a manufacturer claim, not a measurement. No laboratory test report exists for this machine. Of the 156 tractors within 10% of its power, 12% carry one.
Derived by WhichTractor from 156 comparable records. How we work this out

How much horsepower does an 8670 have?
The only figure for the 8670 is 168 hp (125 kW) of claimed engine power, gross or net not stated, no test standard stated — not power at the shaft.
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Ford 8670”
What engine is in an 8670?
An 8670 has a FORD/NEW HOLLAND WD 456 CID, a 6-cylinder 7.48 L diesel engine.
| Make & model | FORD/NEW HOLLAND WD 456 CID |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 6, liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 456.3 ci · 7.48 L |
| Max torque | 550 lb·ft · 746 N·m |
| Electrical system | 12 V |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Ford 8670”
How much will an 8670 lift, and what is its hydraulic flow?
Hydraulic and PTO specifications for the 8670 are below.
| System | Load sensing |
|---|---|
| Pump flow | 33.2 gpm · 125.6 L/min |
| Rear PTO | 540/1000 rpm @ 1,878 engine rpm |
| PTO shaft | 1 3/8"- 6 splines and 1 3/8"- 21 splines |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Ford 8670”
What transmission does an 8670 have?
Transmission specifications for the 8670 are below.
| Top speed | 24.9 mph · 40 km/h |
|---|
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Ford 8670”
How much does an 8670 weigh?
An 8670 weighs 16,804 lb (7,622 kg) unladen.
| Unladen weight | 16,804 lb · 7,622 kg |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase | 118.3 in · 3,005 mm |
| Length | 191.1 in · 4,853 mm |
| Width | 112.0–145.7 in · 2,845–3,700 mm |
| Height | 120.7 in · 3,067 mm |
| Ground clearance | 18.0 in · 458 mm |
| Front track | 60.0–88.0 in · 1,524–2,235 mm |
| Rear track | 63.8–104.1 in · 1,620–2,645 mm |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Ford 8670”
What oil does an 8670 take, and how much?
An 8670 engine takes 22.0 qt (20.8 L). Single source, not independently verified — always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine.
| System | Capacity |
|---|---|
| Engine oil | 22.0 qt · 20.8 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Ford 8670” · single source, not independently verified |
| Transmission & hydraulic | 123.6 qt · 117 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Ford 8670” · single source, not independently verified |
| Front axle | 13.0 qt · 12.3 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Ford 8670” · single source, not independently verified |
| Cooling system | 28.0 qt · 26.5 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Ford 8670” · single source, not independently verified |
Always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine before service.
Which tractors compare with an 8670?
Within 10% of its 168 hp of claimed engine power, the same type, and first built within 15 years of it.
- New Holland 8670168 hp engine, claimed · 1993–2002Side by side with the 8670 →
- Case-IH 7210 PRO/8910168 hp engine, claimed · 1997–1999Side by side with the 8670 →
- URSUS 1734168 hp engine, claimed · 1998–2004Side by side with the 8670 →
- New Holland-Fiat G 170167.8 hp engine, claimed · 1993–2003Side by side with the 8670 →
- Steyr 9170a167.8 hp engine, claimed · 1993–1995Side by side with the 8670 →
- John Deere 4560 (A)167.8 hp engine, claimed · 1992–1994Side by side with the 8670 →
Common questions about the Ford 8670
Is an 8670 two-wheel drive or four-wheel drive?
The Ford 8670 is four-wheel drive (4WD).
What PTO does an 8670 have?
An 8670 has a 540/1000 rpm rear PTO on a 1 3/8"- 6 splines and 1 3/8"- 21 splines shaft.
Sources and how this page was built
Compiled from Traktorenlexikon, “Ford 8670”.
Sources
Facts taken from these documents, units converted. Numbers beside a figure refer to this list. Licences and attribution
- Traktorenlexikon: Ford 8670 — CC BY-SA 4.0, WIKIBOOKS-TL-88822 · revision 920761. Wikibooks contributors (Traktorenlexikon). Original document