New Holland 8870A Transmission specs

The fastest speed on record for an 8870 A is 24.9 mph (40 km/h). The gearbox itself is not on record yet.

9 transmission values on record for the 8870 A.

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, “New Holland 8870 A”, 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.

How fast will an 8870 A go?

The fastest speed on record for an 8870 A is 24.9 mph (40 km/h). The gearbox itself is not on record yet.

Transmission — 8870 A Transmission
Drive	4WD
Forward gears	18–36the article lists alternatives
Reverse gears	9–18the article lists alternatives
Transmission as described	18 forward/9 reverse or 36 forward/18 reverse
Clutch	Wet multi-plate Funk clutch running in oil bath
Top speed forward	24.9 mph · 40 km/h
Creeper gears available, optional	Yes
Steering	Hydrostatic New Holland steering
Differential lock	Electro-hydraulically operated multi-plate differential lock

Source · Traktorenlexikon, “New Holland 8870 A”

9 transmission values from Traktorenlexikon, “New Holland 8870 A”.

Sources checked

14 SEP 2026

Facts taken from these documents, units converted. Numbers beside a figure refer to this list. Licences and attribution

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