New Holland 8970

Last Updated: July 2024

Overview

The New Holland 8970 is a powerful and versatile row-crop tractor, part of the 70 Genesis series, designed for various agricultural tasks. It features a New Holland Diesel turbocharged, six-cylinder engine with a displacement of 456 ci (7480 ml), capable of outputting 240 hp at 2100 rpm. The tractor operates with a selective gear fixed ratio transmission with full range operator-controlled powershift, offering 16 forward and 8 reverse gears. Key performance metrics include a maximum power of 212.4 hp at 2100 rpm (PTO speed 1103 rpm), maximum torque of 783.6 lb-ft at 1330 rpm, and a drawbar pull of 14,065 lbs at maximum power in 9th gear. The hydraulic system is closed-center load sensing with a system pressure of 2785 psi and a pump delivery rate of 33.5 GPM at minimum pressure. The three-point hitch can exert a maximum force of 14,815 lbs through the whole range.
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Key Specifications

Category: Row Crop

Power Output: 240

Transmission: Selective gear fixed ratio with full range operator-controlled powershift

Drive Type: 2WD, 4WD (optional)

Operating Weight: 19460 (with operator)

Fuel Type: Diesel

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New Holland 8970 vs. Similar Tractors

Power Output
Above Average
Greater than 81% of similar tractors.
Hitch Capacity
Above Average
Greater than 73% of similar tractors.
Operating Weight
Above Average
Greater than 87% of similar tractors.

Technical Specifications

Engine

Manufacturer
New Holland Diesel
Model
-
Cooling Type
Liquid-cooled
Cylinder Orientation
Inline
Valve Configuration
-
Fuel Type
Diesel
Induction Type
Turbocharged
Cylinders
6
Displacement (ci)
456
Bore (in)
4.40
Stroke (in)
5.00
Rated RPM
2100
Power Output (hp)
240

Transmission

Type
Selective gear fixed ratio with full range operator-controlled powershift
Forward Gears
16
Reverse Gears
8
Total Gears
-

Dimensions

Length (in)
196.7
Width (in)
96.7
Height (in)
121.3 (cab height)
Operating Weight (lb)
19460 (with operator)

Power Take-Off (PTO)

PTO Type
Independent
PTO Speed 1 (rpm)
1000
PTO Speed 2 (rpm)
-
PTO Speed 3 (rpm)
-

Miscellaneous

Chassis
4x2 2WD, 4x4 MFWD 4WD (optional)
Drive Type
2WD, 4WD (optional)
Steering Type
Hydrostatic power
Coolant Capacity (qts)
26.4
Front Tire Diameter (in)
-
Front Tire Width (in)
-
Rear Tire Diameter (in)
-
Rear Tire Width (in)
-
Front/Rear Rim Diameter (in)
-
Tire Type
Ag
Manufacture - End Year
2000
Hitch Type
Three-Point Hitch
Hitch Category
Category 3
Hitch Position
Rear
Hitch Capacity (lb)
15000
Operator Station Type
Cab (standard)
Starter Type
Electric
Brake Type
Wet disc
Hydraulic System Type
Closed center load sensing

Test Results

Nebraska Tractor Test Laboratory - Test Date: May - July, 1996

Maximum Power and Fuel Consumption

  • Maximum Power (PTO speed—1103 rpm): 212.4 HP (158.4 kW) at 2100 rpm
  • Fuel Consumption at Rated Engine Speed: 11.64 Gal/hr (44.60 l/h) with a fuel efficiency of 0.388 lb/hp.hr (0.236 kg/kW.h) or 18.25 Hp.hr/gal (3.60 kW.h/l)
  • Standard Power Take-off Speed (1000 rpm): 224.5 HP (167.4 kW) at 1902 rpm with 11.77 Gal/hr (44.55 l/h) fuel consumption

Drawbar Performance

  • Maximum Power—9th Gear: 202.1 HP (150.7 kW) at 1826 rpm with a drawbar pull of 14065 lbs (62.57 kN), speed of 5.39 mph (8.67 km/h), and a slip of 3.9%
  • Fuel Consumption at Maximum Power: 0.422 lb/hp.hr (0.257 kg/kW.h) with a fuel efficiency of 16.76 Hp.hr/gal (3.30 kW.h/l)
  • 75% of Pull at Maximum Power—9th Gear: 152.3 HP (113.6 kW) with a drawbar pull of 8605 lbs (38.27 kN), speed of 6.64 mph (10.69 km/h), and a slip of 1.9%

Torque and Engine Performance

  • Maximum Torque: 783.6 lb.-ft. (1062.5 Nm) at 1330 rpm
  • Torque Rise: 47.5% with a torque rise at 1700 rpm of 28%

Hydraulic Performance

  • Maximum Force Exerted Through Whole Range: 14815 lbs (65.9 kN)
  • Pump Delivery Rate at Minimum Pressure: 33.5 GPM (126.8 l/min)
  • Hydraulic Power: 42.3 HP (31.6 kW) at 2350 psi (162 bar)

Overall Efficiency

  • Fuel Efficiency at Standard PTO Speed (1000 rpm): 19.09 Hp.hr/gal (3.76 kW.h/l)
  • Fuel Consumption: 11.77 Gal/hr (44.55 l/h) at 1902 rpm



NTTL.(1996).Nebraska Summary: S221 New Holland 8970. Lincoln, NE:Nebraska Tractor Test Laboratory. Retrieved from https://digitalcommons.unl.edu/tractormuseumlit/2766

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