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Ford 8970

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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.
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Power240 hp
Founded1993 - 2002
Model8970

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)

Power Take-off (PTO)

Clutch:electro-hydraulic wet disc
Rear PTO:independent
Engine RPM:1000@1903
Rear PTO Type:1000 (1.375)

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