Tractor · 1993Unverified
Ford 8970
Ford 8970 — 70 Genesis Series · 212 hp. Reference specifications; pending source verification.
Provisional listing — the headline figure is shown; full specifications are auto-generated and pending verification against published sources.
Rated power
212 hp
Max power
167.5 kW
Weight
16950 to 19350 pounds
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Overview
ManufacturerFordReference
Row-Crop tractorReference
Built in Winnipeg, Manitoba, CanadaReference
Original price was $127,000 in 2000Reference
Two- or four-wheel driveReference
Power steeringReference
Wet disc brakesReference
Cab standard with air-conditioning.Reference
Variants
2210similar Buhler Versatile modelReference
Engine
Ford 7.5L 6-cyl dieselReference
Engine179.0 kWReference
Drawbar (tested)141.3 kWReference
FordReference
turbocharged dieselReference
6-cylinderReference
liquid-cooled inlineReference
Displacement7.5 LReference
Bore/Stroke112 x 127 mmReference
Power179.0 kWReference
Compression17.5:1Reference
Rated RPM2100Reference
Firing order1-5-3-6-2-4Reference
Starter volts12Reference
Starter power4.5 kWReference
Coolant capacity25.0 LReference
Intake valve clearance0.356 mmReference
Exhaust valve clearance0.432 mmReference
Oil capacity20.8 LReference
Max power167.5 kWReference
Power at rated engine speed158.4 kWReference
Max power141.3 kWReference
Transmission
16-speed full power shiftReference
32-speed creeperReference
Typefull power shiftReference
Gears16 forward and 8 reverseReference
TypecreeperReference
Gears32 forward and 18 reverseReference
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
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)156.6 kWReference
PTO (tested)167.5 kWReference
Hydraulic system139.7 LReference
Typeclosed center load sensingReference
Capacity139.7 LReference
Pressure189.6 barReference
Valves3Reference
Pump flow90.8 lpmReference
Total flow117.3 lpmReference
Total flow208.2 lpmReference
Rear TypeIIIReference
Rear lift6804 kgReference
Rear PTOindependentReference
Clutchelectro-hydraulic wet discReference
Rear PTO Type1000 (1.375)Reference
Engine RPM1000@1903Reference
Power at rated PTO speed167.4 kWReference
Capacities
Fuel416.4 LReference
Front hubs1.6 LReference
Front diff.12.3 LReference
Max capacity14288 kgReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase300 cmReference
Wheelbase311 cmReference
Weight16950 to 19350 poundsReference
Front tire14L-16.1Reference
Rear tire18.4R42Reference
Ag front14L-16.1 (2WD)Reference
Ag front16.9R28 (4WD)Reference
Ag rear18.4R42Reference
Length499 cmReference
Width245 cmReference
Height (cab)308 cmReference
Height (exhaust)315 cmReference
Clearance (front axle)50 cmReference
Clearance (drawbar)47 cmReference
Front tread157 to 220 cmReference
Rear tread153 to 273 cmReference
Rear tread153 to 314 cmReference
Rear tread153 to 325 cmReference
Operating7688 kgReference
Operating8346 kgReference
Operating8777 kgReference
Ford 8970 attachments
front-end loaderReference
Electrical
GroundnegativeReference
Charging systemalternatorReference
Charging amps130Reference
Batteries2Reference
Battery CCA950Reference
Battery volts12Reference
Test results
Diesel 16-speed 4WDMay 1996 - July 1996, Link: OCED Tractor Test 1646 fileReference
PTO performanceReference
Fuel use43.9 l/hourReference
Fuel use44.7 l/hourReference
Drawbar performanceReference
Gear 9 used for power test.Reference
Max pull12705 kgReference
Gear 4 used for pull test.Reference
Speeds
With 18.4-42 rear tires.Reference
Values normalized to UK metric units. Every figure is traced to at least one source; verified specs are cross-checked against two or more.