Ford 8970

Last Updated: September 2024

Overview

The Ford 8970 is a powerful row crop tractor made from 1993 to 2002. It has a strong diesel engine with 6 cylinders and 240 horsepower. This engine is turbocharged and has an above-average displacement of 456 cubic inches. The tractor runs at 2100 rpm, which is about average for its class.

This tractor is big and heavy, weighing 16,950 pounds. It's 196.7 inches long, 96.7 inches wide, and 121.3 inches tall. The Ford 8970 has a full power shift transmission with 16 forward gears and 8 reverse gears. It also has a three-point hitch at the back that can lift up to 15,000 pounds, which is very high for its category. The tractor has a closed center load sensing hydraulic system and an independent PTO that runs at 1000 rpm. For comfort, it comes with a cab and uses hydrostatic power steering.

Key Specifications

Category: Row Crop

Power Output: 240 hp (179.0 kW)

Transmission: Full power shift

Operating Weight: 16950 lb (7688 kg)

Fuel Type: Diesel

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Ford 8970 Tractor

Ford 8970 vs. Similar Tractors

Power Output

The Power Output for the Ford 8970 is Above Average. It is greater than 86% of similar Row Crop tractors in our database.

Horsepower distribution of Row Crop tractors

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Operating Weight

The Operating Weight for the Ford 8970 is Above Average. It is greater than 74% of similar Row Crop tractors in our database.

Operating weight distribution of Row Crop tractors

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Engine Displacement

The Engine Displacement for the Ford 8970 is Above Average. It is greater than 81% of similar Row Crop tractors in our database.

Engine displacement distribution of Row Crop tractors

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Engine Rated RPM

The Engine Rated RPM for the Ford 8970 is Below Average. It is greater than 27% of similar Row Crop tractors in our database.

Engine rated RPM distribution of Row Crop tractors