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Ford 8970

The Ford 8970 is a row-crop tractor from the 70 Genesis Series produced from 1993 to 2002. Built in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, it features a turbocharged 7.5L 6-cylinder Ford diesel engine producing 240 hp. It has a 16-speed full power shift transmission with an optional 32-speed creeper range. The tractor offers two- or four-wheel drive, power steering, wet disc brakes, and a cab with air-conditioning. It has a fuel capacity of 110 gallons and a hydraulic system capacity of 36.9 gallons. The rear hitch is category III with a 15,000 lbs lift capacity. The PTO is independent with a 1000 rpm rear PTO type. Dimensions include a wheelbase of 118.3 inches (122.6 inches for SuperSteer), length of 196.7 inches, and operating weights ranging from 16,950 to 19,350 lbs depending on configuration. The 7514 front-end loader attachment offers 4,560 lbs lift capacity and 7,560 lbs breakout force.

Power240 hp

Founded1993 - 2002

Model8970

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Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Ford 8970

Power

Engine	240 hp (179.0 kW)
PTO (tested)	224.6 hp (167.5 kW)
PTO (claimed)	210 hp (156.6 kW)
Drawbar (tested)	189.5 hp (141.3 kW)

Engine

Type	turbocharged diesel
Power	240 hp (179.0 kW)
Cooling	liquid-cooled inline
Cylinders	6-cylinder
Rated RPM	2100
Bore/Stroke	4.4x5.0 inches (112 x 127 mm)
Compression	17.5:1
Displacement	456 ci (7.5 L)
Firing order	1-5-3-6-2-4
Oil capacity	22 qts (20.8 L)
Starter power	6 hp (4.5 kW)
Starter volts	12
Coolant capacity	26.4 qts (25.0 L)
Intake valve clearance	0.014 inches (cold) (0.356 mm)
Exhaust valve clearance	0.017 inches (cold) (0.432 mm)

Weight

Max capacity	31500 lbs (14288 kg)
Operating (2WD)	16950 lbs (7688 kg)
Operating (4WD)	18400 lbs (8346 kg)
Operating (SuperSteer)	19350 lbs (8777 kg)

Capacity

Fuel	110 gal (416.4 L)
Front hubs	1.7 qts (each) (1.6 L)
Front diff.	13 qts (12.3 L)
Hydraulic system	36.9 gal (139.7 L)

Electrical

Ground	negative
Batteries	2
Battery CCA	950
Battery volts	12
Charging amps	130
Charging system	alternator

Hydraulics

Type	closed center load sensing
Valves	3
Capacity	36.9 gal (139.7 L)
Pressure	2750 psi (189.6 bar)
Pump flow	24 gpm (90.8 lpm)
Total flow	31 gpm (117.3 lpm)
Optional flow	55 gpm (MegaFlow optional) (208.2 lpm)

Mechanical

Cab	Cab standard with air-conditioning.
Drive	Two- or four-wheel drive
Brakes	Wet disc brakes
Steering	Power steering

Production

Type	Row-Crop tractor
Series	70 Genesis Series
Built in	Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Years made	1993 - 2002
Original price	$127,000 in 2000

Attachments

Loader model	7514 Loader
Lift capacity	4560 lbs lift (full at pin) (2068 kg)
Breakout force	7560 lbs breakout (3429 kg)
Reach (dumped)	32 inches (81 cm)
Height (at pin)	170 inches (431 cm)
Clearance (dumped)	132 inches (335 cm)

Transmission

Type	full power shift
Gears	16 forward and 8 reverse
Creeper	creeper
Creeper gears	32 forward and 18 reverse
Creeper details	Creeper range added to standard power shift transmission. With tractor in neutral and inching pedal pressed, toggle button is used to enter/exit creeper range.

Tractor hitch

Rear Type	III
Rear lift	15000 lbs (6804 kg)

Dimensions & Tires

Width	96.7 inches (245 cm)
Length	196.7 inches (499 cm)
Rear tire	18.4R42
Wheelbase	118.3 inches (300 cm)
Front tire	14L-16.1 (2WD), 16.9R28 (4WD)
Front tread	62 to 87 inches (157 to 220 cm)
Height (cab)	121.3 inches (308 cm)
Height (exhaust)	124.4 inches (315 cm)
Clearance (drawbar)	18.6 inches (47 cm)
Rear tread (96" axle)	60.3 to 107.8 inches (153 to 273 cm)
Clearance (front axle)	19.9 inches (50 cm)
Rear tread (112" axle)	60.3 to 123.8 inches (153 to 314 cm)
Rear tread (120" axle)	60.3 to 128 inches (153 to 325 cm)
Wheelbase (SuperSteer)	122.6 inches (311 cm)