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Tractor · 1993Unverified

New Holland 8970

Name: New Holland 8970
Brand: New Holland

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

The New Holland 8970 is a tractor with a power rating of 212 hp, positioning it within the higher-powered machines of its class. Manufactured between 1993 and 2000, this model features a 6-cylinder turbocharged diesel liquid-cooled engine, transmitting power through a four-wheel drive system with a powershift transmission. The listed weight for the New Holland 8970 ranges from 16950 to 19350 pounds. It is designed for use on areas of approximately 600–1,500 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

129 rows

Recorded power

212 hp

Transmissions

16-speed full power shift

Production years

1993-2000

Verified variants

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Overview

ManufacturerNew HollandReference

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

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

Fuel TypeDieselReference

No of Cylinders6 cylinderReference

Rated engine speed2,100 RPMReference

Bore and stroke4.4x5.0 inchesReference

Compression ratio17.5:1Reference

Cooling systemliquid-cooledReference

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

Transmission TypePowershiftReference

forward and reverse optionsFull Powershift - 16 F and 8 R | Creeper - 32 F and 18 RReference

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

Fuel tank416.4 LReference

Crankcase oil volume22 qtsReference

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

New Holland 8970 attachments

front-end loaderReference

Electrical

GroundnegativeReference

Charging systemalternatorReference

Charging amps130Reference

Batteries2Reference

Battery CCA950Reference

Battery volts12Reference

Battery options2 | 2Reference

Total cold cranking amps950 CCAReference

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

General

Make & ModelNew HollandReference

Power

Rated Power240 hpReference

PTO

Rear PTO PowerAvailableReference

Rear PTO RPM1,000 RPMReference

Steering & brakes

BrakesWet disc brakesReference

Steering typePower steeringReference

Hydraulics

Hydraulics Typeclosed center load sensingReference

Maximum operating pressure2,750 psiReference

Remote Valves3 ValvesReference

Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)Category IIIReference

Rear Hitch maximum lift capacity6,803.9 kgReference

Dimensions & weight

Height Over Cab308.1 cmReference

Overall Height316 cmReference

Overall Length499.6 cmReference

Overall Width245.6 cmReference

Drawbar clearance47.2 cmReference

Front axle clearance50.5 cmReference

Wheels & tyres

Rear Wheel Type18.4R42Reference

Rear wheel tread range60.3 to 128 inchesReference

Front Wheel Type14L-16.1 (2WD) | 16.9R28 (4WD)Reference

Front Wheel tread range62 to 87 inchesReference

Operator station

Cab AvailabilityCab standardReference

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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