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New Holland 8970 Specifications
The New Holland 8970 is a 2-wheel drive or 4-wheel drive row-crop tractor from 70 Genesis Series. This model was manufactured from 1993 to 2000. The components of New Holland 8970 powerline system: a 457 cubic inches (7.5 L) Ford VB 456 4-cycle vertical 6-cylinder direct injection turbocharged liquid-cooled diesel engine with a rated power of 240 hp (179.1 kW), and full powershift transmission with 18 forward and 9 reverse gears.
The closed center hydraulic system includes an implement pump with rated fluid flow of 30.9 gal/min (117 l/min). The New Holland 8970 is equipped with a hydrostatic power steering system, hydraulic wet disc brakes, 14Lx16.1 (2WD) or 16.9R28 (4WD) front tyres, and 20.8R42 rear tyres. The tractor is compatible with Ford 7514 front-end loader.
| Engine Specs |
Engine Model ......................... Ford VB 456
Engine Type ......................... 6-cylinder direct injection liquid-cooled diesel
Number of Cylinders ......................... Six
Displacement, cu.in (L) ......................... 457 (7.50)
Cylinder Bore, in (mm) ......................... 4.40 (112.0)
Piston Stroke, in (mm) ......................... 5.00 (127.0)
Aspiration Type ......................... Turbocharged
Rated Engine Power, hp (kW) ......................... 240 (179.1)
Rated Engine Speed, rpm ......................... 2100
Maximum Torque, Nm (ft-lbs) ......................... 1068 (790)
Torque Speed, rpm ......................... 1500
Compression Ratio ......................... 17.5:1
Firing Order ......................... 1-5-3-6-2-4
Fuel System ......................... Direct injection
Governor Type ......................... Mechanical
Lubrication System ......................... Forced feed from rotor pump
Cooling System ......................... Liquid-cooled
Fuel Tank Capacity, gal (L) ......................... 110.0 (416.0)
Oil Capacity, qts (L) ......................... 22.0 (20.8)
Coolant Capacity, qts (L) ......................... 26.4 (25.0)
Electrical System Rating, Volts ......................... 12
Charging System ......................... Alternator
Alternator Rating, Amps ......................... 130
| Power Take-Off |
PTO Operational Type ......................... Independent
PTO Power, hp (kW) ......................... 210.0 (156.6)
PTO Speed, rpm ......................... 1000
| Transmission |
Transmission Type ......................... Full PowerShift
Gearbox Type ......................... 18F/9R (32F/18R with Creeper)
Number of Forward Gears ......................... 18 (32)
Number of Reverse Gears ......................... 9 (18)
Maximum Forward Speed, mph (kph) ......................... 18.8 (30.2)
Maximum Reverse Speed, mph (kph) ......................... 8.4 (13.5)
| Wheels and Tires |
Wheel Drive System ......................... 2WD/4WD
Steering Configuration ......................... Front Steer
Steering System ......................... Hydrostatic Power
Service Brake ......................... Hydraulic wet disc
Front Tire Size (2WD) ......................... 14Lx16.1
Front Tire Size (4WD) ......................... 16.9R28
Rear Tire Size ......................... 20.8R42
Front Tread, in (mm) ......................... 62-87 (1570-2200)
Rear Tread, in (mm) ......................... 60.3-128 (1530-3250)
| Hydraulics and Lift Capacity |
Hydraulic System Type ......................... Closed center load sensing
Implement Pump Flow, gpm (Lpm) ......................... 30.9 (117.0)
Hydraulic Pressure, Bar (psi) ......................... 190 (2755)
Hydraulic Capacity, gal (L) ......................... 36.9 (139)
Number of Standard Remote Valves ......................... 3
3-Point Hitch Category ......................... 3
Lift Capacity at lift pin, lbs (kg) ......................... 15000 (6800)
| Dimensions and Weight |
Wheelbase, in (mm) ......................... 122 (3100)
Overall Length, in (mm) ......................... 197 (5020)
Overall Height, in (mm) ......................... 124 (3150)
Overall Width, in (mm) ......................... 96 (2450)
Ground Clearance, in (mm) ......................... 19.9 (500)
Turning Radius, in (mm) ......................... 210 (5340)
Weight (2WD), lbs (kg) ......................... 16950 (7690)
Weight (4WD), lbs (kg) ......................... 18400 (8250)
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