Compare/Ford 876 vs Ford 8970

Ford 876 vs Ford 8970

Verdict: Ford 876 vs Ford 8970

The Ford 876 and the Ford 8970 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Ford 876 leads on rated power with 246 hp against 212 hp. Ford 8970 is the lighter machine (16,950 kg vs 18,100 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Ford 8970 is the newer design (1993 vs 1989). In short: choose the Ford 876 for outright pulling power, or the Ford 8970 if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.

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Fit & specs

Ford

Fit score

Clear

Ford

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

246 hp

212 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

FordReference

Gear 1-2 used for pull test.Reference

Creeper range added to standard power shift transmission. With tractor in neutral and inching pedal pressed, toggle button is used to enter/exit creeper range.Reference

Final drives

inboard planetary (row-crop axle)Reference

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Engine

208.8 kWReference

179.0 kWReference

Drawbar (tested)

170.3 kWReference

141.3 kWReference

Displacement

10.0 LReference

7.5 LReference

Bore/Stroke

125 x 136 mmReference

112 x 127 mmReference

Power

208.8 kWReference

179.0 kWReference

Air cleaner

dual dry elementReference

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Pre-heating

block heaterReference

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Compression

16:1Reference

17.5:1Reference

Rated RPM

2100Reference

Torque

1213.6 NmReference

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Torque RPM

1300Reference

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Starter volts

12Reference

Oil capacity

17.0 LReference

20.8 LReference

Coolant capacity

53.5 LReference

25.0 LReference

Max power

170.3 kWReference

141.3 kWReference

Firing order

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1-5-3-6-2-4Reference

Starter power

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4.5 kWReference

Intake valve clearance

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0.356 mmReference

Exhaust valve clearance

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0.432 mmReference

Power at rated engine speed

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158.4 kWReference

Transmission

VersatileReference

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Gears

12 forward and 2 reverseReference

32 forward and 18 reverseReference

Clutch

228mm wet discReference

electro-hydraulic wet discReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

183.4 kWReference

156.6 kWReference

Hydraulic system

57.9 LReference

139.7 LReference

Type

full power shiftReference

creeperReference

Capacity

57.9 LReference

139.7 LReference

Pressure

155.1 barReference

189.6 barReference

Valves

4 to 5Reference

3Reference

Pump flow

95.4 lpmReference

90.8 lpmReference

Steering flow

98.0 lpmReference

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Steering press.

158.6 barReference

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Rear Type

IVN/IIIReference

IIIReference

Control

position controlReference

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Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

5913 kgReference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

1000 (1.75)Reference

1000 (1.375)Reference

PTO (tested)

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167.5 kWReference

Total flow

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208.2 lpmReference

Rear lift

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6804 kgReference

Engine RPM

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1000@1903Reference

Power at rated PTO speed

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167.4 kWReference

Capacities

Fuel

931.1 LReference

416.4 LReference

Max capacity

13381 kgReference

14288 kgReference

Front hubs

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1.6 LReference

Front diff.

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12.3 LReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

330 cmReference

311 cmReference

Weight

18100 to 24900 poundsReference

16950 to 19350 poundsReference

Front tire

20.8x38Reference

14L-16.1Reference

Rear tire

20.8x38Reference

18.4R42Reference

Ag front

30.5x32Reference

16.9R28 (4WD)Reference

Ag rear

30.5x32Reference

18.4R42Reference

Length

660 cmReference

499 cmReference

Ground clearance

40 cmReference

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Front axle

FlangeReference

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Bar rear axle

101 mmReference

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Shipping

8210 kgReference

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Operating

11294 kgReference

8777 kgReference

Steering wheel

260 cmReference

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Width

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245 cmReference

Height (cab)

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308 cmReference

Height (exhaust)

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315 cmReference

Clearance (front axle)

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50 cmReference

Clearance (drawbar)

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47 cmReference

Front tread

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157 to 220 cmReference

Rear tread

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153 to 325 cmReference

876 Serial Numbers

1985

876 85 223035Reference

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1986

876 86 270331Reference

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1987

876 87 ------Reference

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1988

876 88 330100Reference

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1989

876 89 D430197Reference

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1990

876 90 D450167Reference

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1991

876 91 D475041Reference

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1992

876 92 D485111Reference

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1993

876 93 D930000Reference

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Location:

Serial number plate on the cab door post.Reference

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Final

876 93 D931179Reference

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Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

Charging amps

90Reference

130Reference

Batteries

4Reference

2Reference

Battery CCA

625Reference

950Reference

Battery volts

12Reference

Ford 876 Height

Cab

317 cmReference

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Exhaust

332 cmReference

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Test results

Fuel use

51.5 l/hourReference

44.7 l/hourReference

Max pull

12566 kgReference

12705 kgReference

Variants

2210

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similar Buhler Versatile modelReference

Ford 8970 attachments

Speeds

Fit score weighs budget, operation size, crop match and data confidence against the details above. It’s guidance, not advice — always confirm with a dealer demo.