Ford 8870

Ford 8870 Row-Crop tractor Technical Specifications

Ford 8870 is a Row-Crop tractor that was produced by the John Deere between 1993 – 2002.

Below you will find detailed technical specifications for Ford 8870 covering engine types, horsepower ratings, weight, height, fuel type and tank volume, oil capacity and type, hydraulic system diagram, wiring diagram, battery specs, etc.

Ford 8870 Production











Manufacturer:
Manufacturer: Ford
Type: Row-Crop tractor
Original price: $103,000 (2000)


Ford 8870 Electrical



















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

Ford 8870 Mechanical
























Chassis: 4×2 2WD
  4×4 MFWD 4WD (optional)
Steering: hydrostatic power
Brakes: wet disc
Cab: Cab standard
Transmissions: 16-speed full power shift
  32-speed creeper

Capacity













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

Hydraulics






















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

Tracktor Hitch







Rear Type: III
Rear lift: 12,500 lbs
5670 kg

Power Take-off (PTO)







Rear PTO: independent
Rear RPM: 1000

Ford 8870 Engine detail











































Engine Detail
Ford
turbocharged diesel
6-cylinder
liquid-cooled
Displacement: 456 ci
7.5 L
Bore/Stroke: 4.4×5.0 inches
112 x 127 mm
Power: 210 hp
156.6 kW
Compression: 17.5:1
Rated RPM: 2100
Firing order: 1-5-3-6-2-4
Starter volts: 12
Starter power: 6 hp
4.5 kW
Coolant capacity: 26.4 qts
25.0 L
Intake valve clearance: 0.014 inches
0.356 mm (cold)
Exhaust valve clearance: 0.017 inches
0.432 mm (cold)



Ford 8870 Transmission overview

Engine Oil






Type: full power shift
Gears: 16 forward and 9 reverse

Ford 8870 Dimensions


































Wheelbase: 118.3 inches
300 cm
Length: 196.7 inches
499 cm
Width: 96.7 inches
245 cm
Height (cab): 121.3 inches
308 cm
Height (exhaust): 124.4 inches
315 cm
Clearance (front axle): 19.9 inches
50 cm
Clearance (drawbar): 18.6 inches
47 cm
Front tread: 62 to 87 inches
157 to 220 cm
Rear tread: 60.3 to 107.8 inches
153 to 273 cm (96″ axle)
Rear tread: 60.3 to 123.8 inches
153 to 314 cm (112″ axle)
Rear tread: 60.3 to 128 inches
153 to 325 cm (120″ axle)
















Ford 8870 Weight
Operating: 16,700 lbs
7575 kg (2WD)
  18,150 lbs
8232 kg (4WD)
  19,000 lbs
8618 kg (SuperSteer)
Max capacity: 31,500 lbs
14288 kg

FAQ

Is Ford 8870 a good tractor?

The Ford 8870 is one of the great tractors in the Ford stable, and it has earned Ford a fantastic reputation.

How much oil does a Ford 8870 take?

Check out the Ford 8870 oil capacity and oil type in the engine specs section as it may vary across the engines. Keep in mind, that older models might have their oil capacity increased over time. You may compare between the early and late oil capacity.

Do tractors have VIN numbers?

Every tractor has a VIN number. The number is usually engraved below the driver’s seat. Tractor manufacturers put the number in different places on the tractor body.

What was the last year Ford made the 8770

The Ford 8870 was an agricultural tractor model made from 1993 – 2002

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