New Holland 8870A

Last Updated: June 2024

Overview

The New Holland 8870A is a row-crop tractor produced from 2001 to 2003. Designed for a variety of agricultural tasks, it features a powerful turbocharged intercooled diesel engine with 6 cylinders, providing 200 horsepower and an engine displacement of 456 cubic inches. The tractor is available with either a two-wheel-drive or four-wheel-drive chassis and offers a SuperSteer option for improved maneuverability, reflected in the varying shipping weights and wheelbase options. The power shift transmission allows for seamless shifting with 16 forward gears and 9 reverse gears, contributing to the tractor's efficiency during fieldwork. The height of the tractor with the exhaust reaches 124 inches, and it can be characterized by its impressive length of 212 inches. This model also comes with a cab for increased operator comfort, an electric starter, and a three-point hitch category III for versatile attachment capabilities. While it has a robust hydraulic system type and power steering, further details on the PTO and brake systems remain unspecified.
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Key Specifications

Category: Row Crop

Power Output: 200

Transmission: Full power shift

Drive Type: 2WD or 4WD (SuperSteer optional)

Operating Weight: 17250 to 19590

Fuel Type: Diesel

New Holland 8870A vs. Similar Tractors

Power Output
Above Average
Greater than 73% of similar tractors.
Operating Weight
Excellent
Greater than 95% of similar tractors.

Technical Specifications

Engine

Manufacturer
New Holland
Model
-
Cooling Type
Liquid-cooled
Cylinder Orientation
-
Valve Configuration
-
Fuel Type
Diesel
Induction Type
Turbocharged intercooled
Cylinders
6
Displacement (ci)
456
Bore (in)
4.4
Stroke (in)
5
Rated RPM
2100
Power Output (hp)
200

Transmission

Type
Full power shift
Forward Gears
16
Reverse Gears
9
Total Gears
-

Dimensions

Length (in)
212
Width (in)
-
Height (in)
124 (Height with exhaust)
Operating Weight (lb)
17250 to 19590

Power Take-Off (PTO)

PTO Type
-
PTO Speed 1 (rpm)
-
PTO Speed 2 (rpm)
-
PTO Speed 3 (rpm)
-

Miscellaneous

Chassis
4x2 2WD or 4x4 4WD (Assumed 4x4 due to Weight specification options)
Drive Type
2WD or 4WD (SuperSteer optional)
Steering Type
Power
Coolant Capacity (qts)
28
Front Tire Diameter (in)
-
Front Tire Width (in)
-
Rear Tire Diameter (in)
-
Rear Tire Width (in)
-
Front/Rear Rim Diameter (in)
-
Tire Type
-
Manufacture - End Year
2003
Hitch Type
Three-Point Hitch
Hitch Category
III
Hitch Position
Rear
Hitch Capacity (lb)
-
Operator Station Type
Cab
Starter Type
Electric Starter
Brake Type
-
Hydraulic System Type
Closed center load-sensing