New Holland

New Holland 8970A

The New Holland 8970A is a row-crop tractor produced from 2001 to 2003 as part of the 70A Series. It features a 7.5L turbocharged intercooled 6-cylinder diesel engine producing a claimed 210 PTO horsepower. The tractor offers a 16-speed full power shift transmission with 9 reverse gears, and is available in two- or four-wheel drive configurations with electro-hydraulic differential lock and power steering. The cab comes standard with air-conditioning. It has a fuel capacity of 110 gallons and a hydraulic system capacity of 37 gallons with a closed center load-sensing system. The rear hitch is category III with electronic draft sensing and a rear lift capacity of 14,811 lbs. The rear PTO is independent with a wet disc clutch and 1000 rpm type. Dimensions include a wheelbase of 118.3 inches for 2WD and 4WD, and 122.6 inches for SuperSteer, with overall length of 212 inches and cab height of 122 inches. Shipping weights range from 17,250 to 19,590 lbs depending on configuration. The tractor supports the 7514 front-end loader with a lift capacity of 4,560 lbs and breakout force of 7,560 lbs. Electrical system includes a 130 amp alternator and two 12-volt batteries with 850 CCA each.
Power240 hp
Founded1993 - 2000
Model8970A

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for New Holland 8970A

Power
PTO (claimed)210 hp (156.6 kW)
Engine
Starterelectric
Cylinders6-cylinder
Rated RPM2100
Bore/Stroke4.40x5.00 inches (112 x 127 mm)
DescriptionNew Holland 7.5L 6-cyl diesel turbocharged intercooled diesel, liquid-cooled
Displacement456 ci (7.5 L)
Oil capacity22.5 qts (21.3 L)
Starter volts12
Coolant capacity28 qts (26.5 L)
Compression ratio17.5:1
Weight
2WD Shipping17250 lbs (7824 kg)
4WD Shipping18690 lbs (8477 kg)
SuperSteer Shipping19590 lbs (8886 kg)
Capacity
Fuel110 gal (416.4 L)
Hydraulic system37 gal (140.0 L)
Dimensions
Length212 inches (538 cm)
Height (cab)122 inches (309 cm)
2WD Wheelbase118.3 inches (300 cm)
4WD Wheelbase118.3 inches (300 cm)
Bar rear axle4.13 by 112 inches (104 by 2844 mm)
2WD Front tread61 to 89 inches (154 to 226 cm)
4WD Front tread60 to 89 inches (152 to 226 cm)
Ground clearance18.6 inches (47 cm)
Height (exhaust)124 inches (314 cm)
Bar rear axle (alt)4.13 by 120 inches (104 by 3048 mm)
SuperSteer Wheelbase122.6 inches (311 cm)
SuperSteer Front tread60 to 88 inches (152 to 223 cm)
Electrical
Groundnegative
Batteries2
Battery CCA850
Battery volts12
Charging amps130
Charging systemalternator
Hydraulics
Typeclosed center load-sensing
Valves3 or 4
Capacity37 gal (140.0 L)
Pressure3000 psi (206.8 bar)
Pump flow31 gpm (117.3 lpm)
Optional pump flow55 gpm (208.2 lpm)
Mechanical
Cabstandard with air-conditioning
DriveTwo- or four-wheel drive
Power steeringyes
Differential lockelectro-hydraulic
Production
TypeRow-Crop tractor
Series70A Series
Years made2001 - 2003
ManufacturerNew Holland
Attachments
Loader7514 Loader
Weight3620 lbs (1642 kg)
Dump angle60°
Lift capacity4560 lbs (2068 kg) full at pin
Breakout force7560 lbs (3429 kg) at pin
Reach (dumped)32 inches (81 cm)
Height (at pin)170 inches (431 cm)
Clearance (dumped)132 inches (335 cm)
Rollback (ground line)40°
Transmission
Typefull power shift
Gears16 forward and 9 reverse
Tractor hitch
Controlelectronic draft sensing
Rear TypeIII
Rear lift capacity14811 lbs (6718 kg)
Power Take-off (PTO)
Clutchwet disc
Rear PTOindependent
Rear PTO Type1000