Ford 8970 Specifications - Ford 8970 Specs

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1993 - 2002 70 Genesis Series, Row-Crop tractor
Next model: New Holland 8970
Series back: Ford 8870
Production
Manufacturer: Ford
Factory: Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Original price (USD): $127,000 (2000)
Capacity
Fuel: 110 gal [416.4 L]
Hydraulic system: 36.9 gal [139.7 L]
Front hubs: 1.7 qts [1.6 L] (each)
Front diff.: 13 qts [12.3 L]
3-Point Hitch
Rear Type: III
Rear lift: 15,000 lbs [6804 kg]
Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear PTO: independent
Rear RPM: 1000
Dimensions & Tires
Wheelbase: 118.3 inches [300 cm]
Weight: 16950 to 19350 pounds
Front tire: 14L-16.1
Rear tire: 18.4R42
8970 Serial Numbers
- Serial numbers unknown -
Ford 8970 Power
Engine: 240 hp [179.0 kW]
PTO (claimed): 210 hp [156.6 kW]
Drawbar (tested): 189.5 hp [141.3 kW]
PTO (tested): 224.6 hp [167.5 kW]
Mechanical
Chassis: 4x2 2WD, 4x4 MFWD 4WD (optional)
Steering: hydrostatic power
Brakes: wet disc
Cab: Cab standard
Hydraulics
Type: closed center load sensing
Capacity: 36.9 gal [139.7 L]
Pressure: 2750 psi [189.6 bar]
Valves: 3
Pump flow: 24 gpm [90.8 lpm]
Total flow: 31 gpm [117.3 lpm], 55 gpm [208.2 lpm] (MegaFlow optional)
Electrical
Ground: negative
Charging system: alternator
Charging amps: 130
Battery
Number: 2
Cold-cranking amps: 950
Volts: 12
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Bore/Stroke: 4.4x5.0 inches [112 x 127 mm]
Power: 240 hp [179.0 kW]
Compression: 17.5:1
Rated RPM: 2100
Firing order: 1-5-3-6-2-4
Starter volts: 12
Starter power: 6 hp [4.5 kW]
Oil capacity: 22 qts [20.8 L]
Coolant capacity: 26.4 qts [25.0 L]
Intake valve clearance: 0.014 inches [0.356 mm] (cold)
Exhaust valve clearance: 0.017 inches [0.432 mm] (cold)
Engine Detail
Ford, turbocharged diesel, 6-cylinder, liquid-cooled, 456 ci [7.5 L]
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Speeds: With 18.4-42 rear tires.
Transmission
Type: full power shift
Gears: 16 forward and 8 reverse
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Next model: New Holland 8970
Series back: Ford 8870
Dimensions
Weight (operating): 16,950 lbs [7688 kg] (2WD), 18,400 lbs [8346 kg] (4WD), 19,350 lbs [8777 kg] (SuperSteer)
Weight (max capacity): 31,500 lbs [14288 kg]
Wheelbase: 118.3 inches [300 cm]
Length: 196.7 inches [499 cm]
Width: 96.7 inches [245 cm]
Height (cab): 121.3 inches [308 cm]
Height (exhaust): 124.4 inches [315 cm]
Clearance (front axle): 19.9 inches [50 cm]
Clearance (drawbar): 18.6 inches [47 cm]
Front tread: 62 to 87 inches [157 to 220 cm]
Rear tread: 60.3 to 107.8 inches (96" axle) [153 to 273 cm] (96" axle) 60.3 to 123.8 inches (112" axle) [153 to 314 cm] (112" axle) 60.3 to 128 inches (120" axle) [153 to 325 cm] (120" axle)
Ford 8970 Tires
Ag front: 14L-16.1 (2WD), 16.9R28 (4WD)
Ag rear: 18.4R42