- 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 8970 specs: hp, weight, years
FORD/NEW HOLLAND VB 456 CID TC/AC six-cylinder diesel. The manufacturer claimed 236.7 horsepower. No laboratory has tested one, so there is no measured figure at the shaft.
Engine power, claimed · gross or net not stated
236.7 hp
176.5 kW as stated by the source
No lab test on file
Claimed · standard not stated by the source
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Ford 8970”, 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
- 20,238 lb
- Hyd. flow
- 33.5 gpm
- Top speed
- 24.9 mph
Ford 8970 specs: key facts
The Ford 8970 was built from 1993 to 1999.
The Ford 8970 has a claimed engine power (gross or net not stated) of 176.5 kW (236.7 hp); it has no measured PTO figure.
The Ford 8970 is four-wheel drive (4WD).
The Ford 8970 has a FORD/NEW HOLLAND VB 456 CID TC/AC engine, a 6-cylinder 7.48 L diesel unit.
The Ford 8970 weighs 8,685 kg (19,147 lb) unladen.
The Ford 8970 has a rear PTO running at 1000 rpm.
The three-point hitch of the Ford 8970 lifts 9,180 kg (20,238 lb) at the lower-link ends.
The hydraulic pump of the Ford 8970 delivers 126.8 L/min (33.5 gpm).
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Ford 8970”
How does the 8970 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 84 tractors within 10% of its power, 20% carry one.
Derived by WhichTractor from 84 comparable records. How we work this out
How much horsepower does an 8970 have?
The only figure for the 8970 is 236.7 hp (176.5 kW) of claimed engine power, gross or net not stated, no test standard stated — not power at the shaft.
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Ford 8970”
What engine is in an 8970?
An 8970 has a FORD/NEW HOLLAND VB 456 CID TC/AC, a 6-cylinder 7.48 L diesel engine.
| Make & model | FORD/NEW HOLLAND VB 456 CID TC/AC |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 6, liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 456.3 ci · 7.48 L |
| Max torque | 784 lb·ft · 1,063 N·m @ 1,330 rpm |
| Electrical system | 12 V |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Ford 8970”
How much will an 8970 lift, and what is its hydraulic flow?
An 8970 lifts 20,238 lb (9,180 kg) at the lower-link ends.
| System | Load sensing |
|---|---|
| Pump flow | 33.5 gpm · 126.8 L/min |
| Pressure | 2,495 psi · 172 bar |
| Lift at ends | 20,238 lb · 9,180 kg |
| Rear PTO | 1000 rpm |
| PTO shaft | 1 3/8"- 21 teilig |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Ford 8970”
What transmission does an 8970 have?
Transmission specifications for the 8970 are below.
| Clutch | Wet Funk multi-plate clutch running in oil bath |
|---|---|
| Brakes | Electro-hydraulically operated oil-bathed disc brake acting on differential side shafts |
| Steering | Hydrostatic New Holland steering |
| Top speed | 24.9 mph · 40 km/h |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Ford 8970”
How much does an 8970 weigh?
An 8970 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 |
| Wheelbase | 118.3 in · 3,005 mmSuperSteer: 3,115 |
| Length | 198.3 in · 5,038 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 | 70.2–96.3 in · 1,783–2,446 mm |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Ford 8970”
What oil does an 8970 take, and how much?
An 8970 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 8970” · single source, not independently verified |
| Transmission & hydraulic | 147.6 qt · 139.7 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Ford 8970” · single source, not independently verified |
| Front axle | 13.0 qt · 12.3 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Ford 8970” · single source, not independently verified |
| Cooling system | 28.0 qt · 26.5 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Ford 8970” · single source, not independently verified |
Always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine before service.
Which tractors compare with an 8970?
Within 10% of its 236.7 hp of claimed engine power, the same type, and first built within 15 years of it.
- New Holland 8970A236.7 hp engine, claimed · 1993–2002Side by side with the 8970 →
- New Holland-Fiat G 240236.8 hp engine, claimed · 1993–2002Side by side with the 8970 →
- Massey Ferguson 9240236.8 hp engine, claimed · 1994–1998Side by side with the 8970 →
- John Deere 8230236.8 hp engine, claimed · 2006–2009Side by side with the 8970 →
- Fendt 927 Vario236 hp engine, claimed · 2006–2015Side by side with the 8970 →
- Steyr-Case 9250a235.9 hp engine, claimed · 1997–1999Side by side with the 8970 →
Common questions about the Ford 8970
Is an 8970 two-wheel drive or four-wheel drive?
The Ford 8970 is four-wheel drive (4WD).
What PTO does an 8970 have?
An 8970 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 8970”.
Sources
Facts taken from these documents, units converted. Numbers beside a figure refer to this list. Licences and attribution
- Traktorenlexikon: Ford 8970 — CC BY-SA 4.0, WIKIBOOKS-TL-91512 · revision 1019529. Wikibooks contributors (Traktorenlexikon). Original document