New Holland 8970A Transmission specs

The fastest speed on record for an 8970 A is 24.9 mph (40 km/h). The gearbox itself is not on record yet.

11 transmission values on record for the 8970 A.

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.

How fast will an 8970 A go?

The fastest speed on record for an 8970 A is 24.9 mph (40 km/h). The gearbox itself is not on record yet.

Transmission — 8970 A Transmission
Drive	4WD
Forward gears	18
Reverse gears	9
Transmission as described	18 forward/9 reverse
Clutch	Oil-immersed wet Funk multi-plate clutch, type 9300 series
Top speed forward	24.9 mph · 40 km/h
Creeper gears available, optional	Yes
Service brakes	Electro-hydraulically operated New Holland oil-immersed disc brake acting on differential side shafts
Steering	Hydrostatic New Holland steering
Differential lock	Electro-hydraulically operated multi-plate differential lock
Front axle	Oscillating, electro-hydraulically operated Dana steered drive axle, type 70-AG with central propshaft

Source · Traktorenlexikon, “New Holland 8970 A”

11 transmission values from Traktorenlexikon, “New Holland 8970 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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