- Rigid chassis
- WhichTractor size: High-power
- No lab test on file
- 1993–2002
WhichTractor size, not the maker’s category
Derived by WhichTractor from a sourced three-point linkage. How we decide what a machine is
New Holland 8970A specs: hp, weight, years
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, “New Holland 8970 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.
- Weight
- 19,147 lb
- 3-point lift
- 20,238 lb
- Hyd. flow
- 33.5 gpm
- Top speed
- 24.9 mph
New Holland 8970A specs: key facts
The New Holland 8970A was built from 1993 to 2002.
The New Holland 8970A has a claimed engine power (gross or net not stated) of 176.5 kW (236.7 hp); it has no measured PTO figure.
The New Holland 8970A is four-wheel drive (4WD).
The New Holland 8970A has a NEW HOLLAND VB 456 CID TC/AC engine, a 6-cylinder 7.48 L diesel unit.
The New Holland 8970A weighs 8,685 kg (19,147 lb) unladen.
The New Holland 8970A has a rear PTO running at 1000 rpm.
The three-point hitch of the New Holland 8970A lifts 9,180 kg (20,238 lb) at the lower-link ends.
The hydraulic pump of the New Holland 8970A delivers 126.8 L/min (33.5 gpm).
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “New Holland 8970 A”
How does the 8970A 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 8970A have?
The only figure for the 8970A 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, “New Holland 8970 A”
What engine is in an 8970A?
An 8970A has an NEW HOLLAND VB 456 CID TC/AC, a 6-cylinder 7.48 L diesel engine.
| Make & model | 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 |
| Injection | Direct injection |
| Electrical system | 12 V |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “New Holland 8970 A”
How much will an 8970A lift, and what is its hydraulic flow?
An 8970A 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 | engine-driven, 1000 rpmEngages under load |
| PTO shaft | 1 3/8"- 21 teilig |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “New Holland 8970 A”
What transmission does an 8970A have?
Transmission specifications for the 8970A are below.
| Clutch | Oil-immersed wet Funk multi-plate clutch, type 9300 series |
|---|---|
| Brakes | Electro-hydraulically operated New Holland oil-immersed disc brake acting on differential side shafts |
| Steering | Hydrostatic New Holland steering |
| Top speed | 24.9 mph · 40 km/h |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “New Holland 8970 A”
How much does an 8970A weigh?
An 8970A 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, “New Holland 8970 A”
What oil does an 8970A take, and how much?
An 8970A 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, “New Holland 8970 A” · single source, not independently verified |
| Transmission & hydraulic | 147.6 qt · 139.7 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “New Holland 8970 A” · single source, not independently verified |
| Front axle | 13.0 qt · 12.3 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “New Holland 8970 A” · single source, not independently verified |
| Cooling system | 28.0 qt · 26.5 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “New Holland 8970 A” · single source, not independently verified |
Always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine before service.
Which tractors compare with an 8970A?
Within 10% of its 236.7 hp of claimed engine power, the same type, and first built within 15 years of it.
- Ford 8970236.7 hp engine, claimed · 1993–1999Side by side with the 8970A →
- New Holland-Fiat G 240236.8 hp engine, claimed · 1993–2002Side by side with the 8970A →
- Massey Ferguson 9240236.8 hp engine, claimed · 1994–1998Side by side with the 8970A →
- John Deere 8230236.8 hp engine, claimed · 2006–2009Side by side with the 8970A →
- Fendt 927 Vario236 hp engine, claimed · 2006–2015Side by side with the 8970A →
- Steyr-Case 9250a235.9 hp engine, claimed · 1997–1999Side by side with the 8970A →
Common questions about the New Holland 8970A
Is an 8970A two-wheel drive or four-wheel drive?
The New Holland 8970A is four-wheel drive (4WD).
What PTO does an 8970A have?
An 8970A has a 1000 rpm rear PTO on a 1 3/8"- 21 teilig shaft.
Sources and how this page was built
Compiled from Traktorenlexikon, “New Holland 8970 A”.
Sources
Facts taken from these documents, units converted. Numbers beside a figure refer to this list. Licences and attribution
- Traktorenlexikon: New Holland 8970 A — CC BY-SA 4.0, WIKIBOOKS-TL-110722 · revision 993165. Wikibooks contributors (Traktorenlexikon). Original document