new holland 8970
![]() | 1993 - 2000
70 Genesis SeriesRow-Crop tractor | 1993 - 2000 | 70 Genesis Series | Row-Crop tractor |
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1993 - 2000 | ||||
70 Genesis Series | ||||
Row-Crop tractor |
1993 - 2000 | |
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70 Genesis Series | |
Row-Crop tractor |
Series map: 8970A↑ 2001-200388708970210.0hp240.0hp8970↓ 1993-2002
Note: the New Holland model 8970 is the same as the Ford 8970. The following data is from the 8970 listing. |
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Production | |
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Manufacturer | New Holland |
Row-Crop tractor | |
Built in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada | |
Original price was $127,000 in 2000 |
New Holland 8970 Engine | |
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Ford 7.5L 6-cyl diesel | |
Engine details ... ![]() |
New Holland 8970 Transmissions | |
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16-speed full power shift | |
32-speed creeper | |
Transmission details ... ![]() |
New Holland 8970 Power | |
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Engine | 240 hp
179.0 kW |
PTO (claimed) | 210 hp
156.6 kW |
Drawbar (tested) | 189.5 hp
141.3 kW |
PTO (tested) | 224.6 hp
167.5 kW |
Performance test details ... ![]() |
Mechanical | |
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Two- or four-wheel drive | |
Power steering | |
Wet disc brakes | |
Cab standard with air-conditioning. |
Photos | |
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New Holland 8970 photos... ![]() |
Capacity | |
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Fuel | 110 gal
416.4 L |
Hydraulic system | 36.9 gal
139.7 L |
Front hubs | 1.7 qts (each)
1.6 L |
Front diff. | 13 qts
12.3 L |
Hydraulics | |
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Type | closed center load sensing |
Capacity | 36.9 gal
139.7 L |
Pressure | 2750 psi
189.6 bar |
Valves | 3 |
Pump flow | 24 gpm
90.8 lpm |
Total flow | 31 gpm
117.3 lpm |
| 55 gpm (MegaFlow optional)
208.2 lpm |
Tractor hitch | |
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Rear Type | III |
Rear lift | 15000 lbs
6804 kg |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Rear PTO | independent |
Clutch | electro-hydraulic wet disc |
Rear PTO Type | 1000 (1.375) |
Engine RPM | 1000@1903 |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Wheelbase | 118.3 inches
300 cm |
| 122.6 inches (SuperSteer)
311 cm |
Weight | 16950 to 19350 pounds |
Front tire | 14L-16.1 |
Rear tire | 18.4R42 |
Full dimensions and tires ... ![]() |
New Holland 8970 attachments | |
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front-end loader | |
Attachment details ... ![]() |
Electrical | |
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Ground | negative |
Charging system | alternator |
Charging amps | 130 |
Batteries | 2 |
Battery CCA | 950 |
Battery volts | 12 |
References | |
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70 Series Genesis Tractors published in 1995, by New Holland | |
Operator's Manual Tractors 8670, 8770, 8870, and 8970 (42867043) published in 1994 | |
North American Buyer's Guide published in 1997, by New Holland |
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