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Ford New Holland 8970

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

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With the 8970, Ford New Holland offers a model from the 70er series. Production: 1993–1999. The engine delivers 240 hp (176.5 kW), has 6 cylinders, with a displacement of 7,478 cm³. Rated speed is 2,100 rpm. The machine is 5,038 mm long, 2,560 mm wide and 3,118 mm high. The unladen weight is 8,685 kg. The wheelbase measures 3,005 mm. Ground clearance is 509 mm. Top speed is 40 km/h. Transmission: 18 V/9 R. The engine is water-cooled. Tyres: front 16.9 R 30 AS, rear 710/70 R 38 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 8970 sits at the top of that range with 240 hp. Its immediate neighbours are the 8870 below it with 210 hp. Unladen weight within it ranges from 7,622 to 8,748 kg; here the 8970 sits at the top of that range with 8,685 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

Fuel	dieselcorrect
Power	240 hp (176.5 kW)correct
Rated speed	2,100 rpmcorrect
Cylinders	6correct
Displacement	7,478 cm³correct
Bore	111.78 mmcorrect
Stroke	127 mmcorrect
Compression ratio	17.5correct
Cooling	water-cooledcorrect

Dimensions and weights

Length	5,038 mmcorrect
Width	2,560 mmcorrect
Height	3,118 mmcorrect
Wheelbase	3,005 mmcorrect
Ground clearance	509 mmcorrect
Unladen weight	8,685 kgcorrect

Drivetrain and chassis

Drive	four-wheel drivecorrect
Gearbox	18 V/9 Rcorrect
Front tyres	16.9 R 30 AScorrect
Rear tyres	710/70 R 38 AScorrect
Top speed	40 km/hcorrect

Origin and approval

Construction	unit construction (no separate frame)correct

Where this model stands

Power-to-weight ratio: 20.3 kW/t (176 kW / 8.7 t)

Power class: Heavy (> 180 hp)

Stronger than 94% 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 8970 have?

The Ford New Holland 8970 delivers 240 hp.

How much does the Ford New Holland 8970 weigh?

The unladen weight is 8,685 kg.

What engine does the Ford New Holland 8970 have?

6 cylinders, 7,478 cm³ displacement, Diesel.

How fast does the Ford New Holland 8970 go?

Top speed is 40 km/h.

What are the dimensions of the Ford New Holland 8970?

5,038 mm × 2,560 mm × 3,118 mm.

When was the Ford New Holland 8970 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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