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Ford New Holland 8770

Built: 1993–1999 · Series: 70er-Baureihe

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The 70er series from Ford New Holland includes the 8770. Production: 1993–1999. The engine delivers 190 hp (139.7 kW), has 6 cylinders, with a displacement of 7,478 cm³. Rated speed is 2,100 rpm. The machine is 5,027 mm long, 2,845 mm wide and 3,118 mm high. The unladen weight is 8,748 kg. The wheelbase measures 3,005 mm. Ground clearance is 509 mm. Top speed is 40 km/h. Transmission: 18 V/9 R or 36 V/18 R. The engine is water-cooled. Tyres: front 16.9 R 30 AS, rear 20.8 R 42 AS. The fuel is diesel. The bore measures 111.78 mm. The stroke is 127 mm. The compression ratio is 17.5:1. Construction: unit construction (no separate frame). The 70er-Baureihe series covers 4 models. Rated output within it ranges from 170 to 240 hp; the 8770 sits in the lower part of that range with 190 hp. Its immediate neighbours are the 8670 below it with 170 hp and the 8870 above it with 210 hp. Unladen weight within it ranges from 7,622 to 8,748 kg; here the 8770 sits at the top of that range with 8,748 kg. 21 Ford New Holland models across 5 series are on record.

Ford New Holland 70 series – large six-cylinder field tractors from Basildon: 7,478 cc, 125 to 176.5 kW, types 8670, 8770, 8870 and 8970

The 70 series represents Ford New Holland's large six-cylinder class from the period after the Basildon plant was renamed Ford New Holland; the four types 8670, 8770, 8870 and 8970 form, in ascending power, the upper end of this generation. Unlike the registers of the pure Ford era, this series carries no separate four-wheel-drive designation, although large tractors of this class were usually delivered with four-wheel drive.

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The register lists 4 versions with 125 to 176.5 kW from the consistently 7,478 cc six-cylinder at a rated speed of 2,100 rpm. Unladen weights lie between 7,622 and 8,748 kg, lengths between 4,853 and 5,669 mm, widths between 2,560 and 2,845 mm, and heights between 3,067 and 3,118 mm; maximum torque stands at 746 Nm.

The 70 series was aimed at large arable farms with high pulling-power demand for heavy tillage and trailer work, sitting at the upper end of the Ford New Holland range of these years, in competition with the large Case IH and John Deere series of the same power class. Beyond Britain, tractors from Basildon also found numerous buyers across continental Europe and overseas.

On a used purchase of these large six-cylinders, check operating hours and the service history of the injection system, the condition of the clutch and gearbox, and the tightness of the hydraulics and the four-wheel-drive hub; parts run through the New Holland network.

Sources: SpecCodex register, model data: Ford New Holland 70er-Baureihe, New Holland (CNH, Hersteller)

Technical data

Engine

Fueldieselcorrect
Power190 hp (139.7 kW)correct
Rated speed2,100 rpmcorrect
Cylinders6correct
Displacement7,478 cm³correct
Bore111.78 mmcorrect
Stroke127 mmcorrect
Compression ratio17.5correct
Coolingwater-cooledcorrect

Dimensions and weights

Length5,027 mmcorrect
Width2,845 mmcorrect
Height3,118 mmcorrect
Wheelbase3,005 mmcorrect
Ground clearance509 mmcorrect
Unladen weight8,748 kgcorrect

Drivetrain and chassis

Drivefour-wheel drivecorrect
Gearbox18 V/9 R or 36 V/18 Rcorrect
Front tyres16.9 R 30 AScorrect
Rear tyres20.8 R 42 AScorrect
Top speed40 km/hcorrect

Origin and approval

Constructionunit construction (no separate frame)correct

Where this model stands

Power-to-weight ratio: 16 kW/t (140 kW / 8.7 t)

Power class: Heavy (> 180 hp)

Stronger than 90% of the tractors in the register — out of 15,663 models with a stated power figure.

Calculated from the documented figures above — not a rating.

Frequently asked questions

How much power does the Ford New Holland 8770 have?

The Ford New Holland 8770 delivers 190 hp.

How much does the Ford New Holland 8770 weigh?

The unladen weight is 8,748 kg.

What engine does the Ford New Holland 8770 have?

6 cylinders, 7,478 cm³ displacement, Diesel.

How fast does the Ford New Holland 8770 go?

Top speed is 40 km/h.

What are the dimensions of the Ford New Holland 8770?

5,027 mm × 2,845 mm × 3,118 mm.

When was the Ford New Holland 8770 built?

Production years: 1993–1999.

What to check before buying

  • Check the hour meter against the service records — a replaced instrument is the most common gap.
  • Compare the data plate and chassis number with the papers.
  • Check the weights in the papers against the figures here — attachments change them.
  • Check front and rear tyre sizes: mismatched pairs strain the drivetrain.
  • Shift the gearbox cold and warm — jumps only show up at temperature.
  • Load the hydraulics and watch for sag.
  • Ask about parts availability for this build year — the running costs hang on it.

A general list for this type of machine — no substitute for an inspection or an appraiser.

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