Ford 8870

Last Updated: September 2024

Overview

The Ford 8870 is a powerful row crop tractor built between 1993 and 2002. It has a strong 6-cylinder diesel engine that makes 210 horsepower. This engine is turbocharged and has a very high displacement of 456 cubic inches, which means it can handle tough jobs easily.

The tractor has a 2-wheel drive system and uses hydrostatic power steering, making it easy to control. It comes with a full power shift transmission that has 16 forward gears and 9 reverse gears, giving the driver lots of options for different tasks. The Ford 8870 is big and heavy, weighing 16,700 pounds. It has a three-point hitch at the back that can lift very heavy loads, up to 12,500 pounds.

Farmers will appreciate the comfortable cab and the strong hydraulic system. The tractor has a 1000 rpm PTO for running equipment and wet disc brakes for safe stopping. With its size and power, the Ford 8870 is great for large farms and heavy fieldwork.

Key Specifications

Category: Row Crop

Power Output: 210 hp (156.6 kW)

Transmission: Full power shift

Drive Type: 2WD

Operating Weight: 16700 lb (7575 kg)

Fuel Type: Diesel

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Ford 8870 Tractor

Ford 8870 vs. Similar Tractors

Power Output

The Power Output for the Ford 8870 is Above Average. It is greater than 81% of similar Row Crop tractors in our database.

Horsepower distribution of Row Crop tractors

(across 0.4K+ tractors in our database)

Operating Weight

The Operating Weight for the Ford 8870 is Above Average. It is greater than 74% of similar Row Crop tractors in our database.

Operating weight distribution of Row Crop tractors

(across 0.5K+ tractors in our database)

Engine Displacement

The Engine Displacement for the Ford 8870 is Above Average. It is greater than 82% of similar Row Crop tractors in our database.

Engine displacement distribution of Row Crop tractors

(across 1K+ tractors in our database)

Engine Rated RPM

The Engine Rated RPM for the Ford 8870 is Below Average. It is greater than 26% of similar Row Crop tractors in our database.

Engine rated RPM distribution of Row Crop tractors