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Tractor · 1993Unverified

Ford 8970

Name: Ford 8970
Brand: Ford

Ford 8970 — 70 Genesis Series · 212 hp. Reference specifications; pending source verification.

The Ford 8970 is a tractor with a rated output of 212 hp, categorising it among the higher-powered machines in its class. This model was manufactured from 1993 to 2002. The tractor is powered by a 6-cylinder turbocharged diesel liquid-cooled engine, which drives through four-wheel drive with a powershift transmission. Its listed weight ranges from 16950 to 19350 pounds, making it suitable for tasks covering approximately 600-1500 acres.

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

Catalogue coverage

Variants represented

Richest spec table

96 rows

Recorded power

212 hp

Transmissions

16-speed full power shift

Production years

1993-2002

Verified variants

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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.

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