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Ford 8770 vs Ford 8870
Verdict: Ford 8770 vs Ford 8870
The Ford 8770 and the Ford 8870 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Ford 8870 leads on rated power with 186 hp against 165 hp. Ford 8770 is the lighter machine (16,600 kg vs 16,700 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. In short: choose the Ford 8870 for outright pulling power, or the Ford 8770 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
85
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Ford
85
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
165 hp
186 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
FordReference
FordReference
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
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
Variants
2160
similar Buhler Versatile modelReference
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2180
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similar Buhler Versatile modelReference
Engine
Engine
141.7 kWReference
156.6 kWReference
Drawbar (tested)
106.1 kWReference
124.0 kWReference
Displacement
7.5 LReference
7.5 LReference
Bore/Stroke
112 x 127 mmReference
112 x 127 mmReference
Power
141.7 kWReference
156.6 kWReference
Compression
17.5:1Reference
17.5:1Reference
Rated RPM
2100Reference
2100Reference
Firing order
1-5-3-6-2-4Reference
1-5-3-6-2-4Reference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Starter power
4.5 kWReference
4.5 kWReference
Coolant capacity
25.0 LReference
25.0 LReference
Oil capacity
20.8 LReference
20.8 LReference
Max power
106.1 kWReference
124.0 kWReference
Power at rated engine speed
122.9 kWReference
138.6 kWReference
Intake valve clearance
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0.356 mmReference
Exhaust valve clearance
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0.432 mmReference
Transmission
Gears
32 forward and 18 reverseReference
32 forward and 18 reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)
119.3 kWReference
134.2 kWReference
PTO (tested)
138.6 kWReference
149.6 kWReference
Hydraulic system
139.7 LReference
139.7 LReference
Type
creeperReference
creeperReference
Capacity
139.7 LReference
139.7 LReference
Pressure
189.6 barReference
189.6 barReference
Valves
3Reference
3Reference
Pump flow
90.8 lpmReference
90.8 lpmReference
Total flow
208.2 lpmReference
208.2 lpmReference
Rear Type
IIIReference
IIIReference
Rear lift
5670 kgReference
5670 kgReference
Rear PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Clutch
electro-hydraulic wet discReference
electro-hydraulic wet discReference
Rear PTO Type
1000 (1.375)Reference
1000 (1.375)Reference
Engine RPM
1000@1903Reference
1000@1903Reference
Power at rated PTO speed
133.8 kWReference
149.3 kWReference
Capacities
Fuel
416.4 LReference
416.4 LReference
Front hubs
1.6 LReference
1.6 LReference
Front diff.
12.3 LReference
12.3 LReference
Max capacity
14288 kgReference
14288 kgReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
311 cmReference
311 cmReference
Weight
16600 to 19000 poundsReference
16700 to 19000 poundsReference
Front tire
14L-16.1Reference
14L-16.1Reference
Rear tire
18.4R42Reference
18.4R42Reference
Ag front
16.9R28 (4WD)Reference
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Ag rear
18.4R42Reference
18.4R42Reference
Length
499 cmReference
499 cmReference
Width
245 cmReference
245 cmReference
Height (cab)
308 cmReference
308 cmReference
Height (exhaust)
315 cmReference
315 cmReference
Clearance (front axle)
50 cmReference
50 cmReference
Clearance (drawbar)
47 cmReference
47 cmReference
Front tread
157 to 220 cmReference
157 to 220 cmReference
Rear tread
153 to 325 cmReference
153 to 325 cmReference
Operating
8618 kgReference
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2WD Ag front
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14L-16.1Reference
4WD Ag front
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16.9R28Reference
2WD Operating
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7575 kgReference
4WD Operating
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8618 kgReference
Ford 8770 attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging system
alternatorReference
alternatorReference
Charging amps
130Reference
130Reference
Batteries
2Reference
2Reference
Battery CCA
950Reference
950Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Test results
Fuel use
36.7 l/hourReference
39.4 l/hourReference
Max pull
63 kgReference
8414 kgReference
Speeds
Ford 8870 attachments
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.