Ford 8970 Specifications
Engine Horsepower: 240 hp
Manufactured: 1993 to 2002
Ford 8970 Summary
The Ford 8970 is a row-crop tractor produced from 1993 to 2002. It has an engine horsepower of 240 hp and a PTO claimed horsepower of 210 hp, with a tested PTO horsepower of 224.6 hp. This tractor was manufactured by Ford in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. The 2210 is a similar model made by Buhler Versatile.
Ford 8970 Horsepower, Weight, and Specifications:
Production
Who manufactured the tractor, and where was it built?
- Manufacturer: Ford
- Type: Row-Crop tractor
- Built in: Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
- Original price: $127,000 (in 2000)
Variants
Are there any similar models to this tractor?
- 2210: Similar Buhler Versatile model
Engine
What engine does the tractor have?
- Type: Ford 7.5L 6-cylinder diesel
Transmissions
What types of transmissions are available for this tractor?
- Options: 16-speed full power shift, 32-speed creeper
Horsepower
What is the tractor's horsepower in various conditions?
- 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
What are the mechanical features of the tractor?
- Drive type: Two- or four-wheel drive
- Steering: Power steering
- Brakes: Wet disc brakes
- Cab: Standard with air-conditioning
Capacity
What is the tractor's fuel and hydraulic capacity?
- Fuel: 110 gal (416.4 L)
- Hydraulic system: 36.9 gal (139.7 L)
- Front hubs: 1.7 qts (each), 1.6 L
- Front diff.: 13 qts (12.3 L)
Hydraulics
What are the specifications of the hydraulic system?
- 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 (MegaFlow optional) (208.2 lpm)
Tractor Hitch
What kind of hitch and lift capacity does the tractor have?
- Rear Type: III
- Rear lift: 15000 lbs (6804 kg)
Power Take-off (PTO)
What are the PTO details?
- Rear PTO: Independent
- Clutch: Electro-hydraulic wet disc
- Rear RPM: 1000 (1.375)
- Engine RPM: 1000 @ 1903
Dimensions & Tires
What are the dimensions and tire specifications?
- Wheelbase: 118.3 inches (300 cm), 122.6 inches (SuperSteer) (311 cm)
- Weight: 16950 to 19350 pounds
- Front tire: 14L-16.1
- Rear tire: 18.4R42
Electrical
What are the electrical specifications?
- Ground: Negative
- Charging system: Alternator
- Charging amps: 130
- Batteries: 2
- Battery CCA: 950
- Battery volts: 12
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