- Rigid chassis
- WhichTractor size: High-power
- No lab test on file
- 1993–1999
WhichTractor size, not the maker’s category
Derived by WhichTractor from a sourced three-point linkage. How we decide what a machine is
Ford 8870 specs: hp, weight, years
FORD/NEW HOLLAND VA 456 CID TC/AC six-cylinder diesel. The manufacturer claimed 207.2 horsepower. No laboratory has tested one, so there is no measured figure at the shaft.
Engine power, claimed · gross or net not stated
207.2 hp
154.5 kW as stated by the source
No lab test on file
Claimed · standard not stated by the source
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Ford 8870”, 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
- 19,147 lb
- 3-point lift
- 15,697 lb
- Hyd. flow
- 27.4 gpm
- Top speed
- 24.9 mph
Ford 8870 specs: key facts
The Ford 8870 was built from 1993 to 1999.
The Ford 8870 has a claimed engine power (gross or net not stated) of 154.5 kW (207.2 hp); it has no measured PTO figure.
The Ford 8870 is four-wheel drive (4WD).
The Ford 8870 has a FORD/NEW HOLLAND VA 456 CID TC/AC engine, a 6-cylinder 7.48 L diesel unit.
The Ford 8870 weighs 8,685 kg (19,147 lb) unladen.
The Ford 8870 has a rear PTO running at 1000 rpm.
The three-point hitch of the Ford 8870 lifts 7,120 kg (15,697 lb) at the lower-link ends.
The hydraulic pump of the Ford 8870 delivers 103.9 L/min (27.4 gpm).
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Ford 8870”
How does the 8870 compare with its class?
- Limitation:
The power figure is a manufacturer claim, not a measurement. No laboratory test report exists for this machine. Of the 117 tractors within 10% of its power, 18% carry one.
Derived by WhichTractor from 117 comparable records. How we work this out
How much horsepower does an 8870 have?
The only figure for the 8870 is 207.2 hp (154.5 kW) of claimed engine power, gross or net not stated, no test standard stated — not power at the shaft.
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Ford 8870”
What engine is in an 8870?
An 8870 has a FORD/NEW HOLLAND VA 456 CID TC/AC, a 6-cylinder 7.48 L diesel engine.
| Make & model | FORD/NEW HOLLAND VA 456 CID TC/AC |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 6, liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 456.3 ci · 7.48 L |
| Max torque | 721 lb·ft · 978 N·m @ 1,370 rpm |
| Electrical system | 12 V |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Ford 8870”
How much will an 8870 lift, and what is its hydraulic flow?
An 8870 lifts 15,697 lb (7,120 kg) at the lower-link ends.
| System | Load sensing |
|---|---|
| Pump flow | 27.4 gpm · 103.9 L/min |
| Pressure | 2,495 psi · 172 bar |
| Lift at ends | 15,697 lb · 7,120 kg |
| Rear PTO | engine-driven, 1000 rpmEngages under load |
| PTO shaft | 1 3/8"- 21 teilig |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Ford 8870”
What transmission does an 8870 have?
Transmission specifications for the 8870 are below.
| Top speed | 24.9 mph · 40 km/h |
|---|
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Ford 8870”
How much does an 8870 weigh?
An 8870 weighs 19,147 lb (8,685 kg) unladen.
| Unladen weight | 19,147 lb · 8,685 kg |
|---|---|
| Maximum permissible mass | 30,093 lb · 13,650 kg |
| Maximum front axle load | 11,354 lb · 5,150 kg |
| Wheelbase | 118.3 in · 3,005 mmSuperSteer: 3,115 |
| Length | 223.2 in · 5,669 mm |
| Width | 100.8 in · 2,560 mm |
| Height | 122.8 in · 3,118 mm |
| Ground clearance | 20.0 in · 509 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 8870”
What oil does an 8870 take, and how much?
An 8870 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 8870” · single source, not independently verified |
| Transmission & hydraulic | 147.6 qt · 139.7 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Ford 8870” · single source, not independently verified |
| Front axle | 13.0 qt · 12.3 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Ford 8870” · single source, not independently verified |
| Cooling system | 28.0 qt · 26.5 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Ford 8870” · single source, not independently verified |
Always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine before service.
Which tractors compare with an 8870?
Within 10% of its 207.2 hp of claimed engine power, the same type, and first built within 15 years of it.
- New Holland 8870A207.2 hp engine, claimed · 1993–2002Side by side with the 8870 →
- New Holland TG 210207.2 hp engine, claimed · 2002–2005Side by side with the 8870 →
- J.I. Case 4490207.2 hp engine, claimed · 1979–1983Side by side with the 8870 →
- New Holland-Fiat G 210207.3 hp engine, claimed · 1993–2003Side by side with the 8870 →
- John Deere 8200T207.3 hp engine, claimed · 1997–1998Side by side with the 8870 →
- Massey Ferguson 8260A207.3 hp engine, claimed · 1999–2002Side by side with the 8870 →
Common questions about the Ford 8870
Is an 8870 two-wheel drive or four-wheel drive?
The Ford 8870 is four-wheel drive (4WD).
What PTO does an 8870 have?
An 8870 has a 1000 rpm rear PTO on a 1 3/8"- 21 teilig shaft.
Sources and how this page was built
Compiled from Traktorenlexikon, “Ford 8870”.
Sources
Facts taken from these documents, units converted. Numbers beside a figure refer to this list. Licences and attribution
- Traktorenlexikon: Ford 8870 — CC BY-SA 4.0, WIKIBOOKS-TL-91494 · revision 934718. Wikibooks contributors (Traktorenlexikon). Original document