New Holland 8970

Last Updated: September 2024

Overview

The New Holland 8970 is a powerful row crop tractor built from 1993 to 2000. It has a strong 6-cylinder diesel engine that makes 240 horsepower, which is very high for its class. The engine is turbocharged and liquid-cooled, helping it work hard in tough conditions. This tractor has a 2-wheel drive system and uses hydrostatic power steering for easy control.

The 8970 has a 16-speed forward and 8-speed reverse transmission, giving farmers lots of options for different tasks. It has a three-point hitch at the back that can lift up to 15,000 pounds, which is excellent for heavy implements. The hydraulic system can pump 33.5 gallons per minute at high pressure, making it good for running hydraulic equipment. This tractor is big, weighing 19,460 pounds, but it's built to handle large fields. It has a comfortable cab for the driver and uses wet disc brakes for safe stopping.
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Key Specifications

Category: Row Crop

Power Output: 240 hp (179.0 kW)

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

Drive Type: 2WD

Operating Weight: 19460 lb (8827 kg)

Fuel Type: Diesel

New Holland 8970 vs. Similar Tractors

Power Output

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

Horsepower distribution of Row Crop tractors

(across 1.1K+ tractors in our database)

Operating Weight

The Operating Weight for the New Holland 8970 is Above Average. It is greater than 83% of similar Row Crop tractors in our database.

Operating weight distribution of Row Crop tractors

(across 1.3K+ tractors in our database)

Engine Displacement

The Engine Displacement for the New Holland 8970 is Above Average. It is greater than 79% 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 New Holland 8970 is Below Average. It is greater than 28% of similar Row Crop tractors in our database.

Engine rated RPM distribution of Row Crop tractors

(across 1K+ tractors in our database)

Technical Specifications

Engine

Manufacturer
New Holland Diesel
Cooling Type
Liquid-cooled
Cylinder Orientation
Inline
Fuel Type
Diesel
Induction Type
Turbocharged
Cylinders
6
Displacement
456 ci (7.5 L)
Bore
4.40 in (111.8 mm)
Stroke
5.00 in (127.0 mm)
Rated RPM
2100
Power Output
240 hp (179.0 kW)

Transmission

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

Drivetrain

Chassis
4x2 2WD
Drive Type
2WD
Steering Type
Hydrostatic power
Brake Type
Wet disc