New Holland 8970 Row-Crop tractor Specs & Features

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New Holland 8970 Row-Crop tractor Technical Specifications

New Holland 8970 is a Row-Crop tractor that was produced by the John Deere between 1993 – 2000.

Below you will find detailed technical specifications for New Holland 8970 covering engine types, horsepower ratings, weight, height, fuel type and tank volume, oil capacity and type, hydraulic system diagram, wiring diagram, battery specs, etc.

New Holland 8970 Production

Manufacturer:
Manufacturer:	New Holland
Type:	Row-Crop tractor
Factory:	Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Original price:	$127,000 (2000)

New Holland 8970 Power

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

New Holland 8970 Electrical

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

New Holland 8970 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:	15,000 lbs 6804 kg

Power Take-off (PTO)

Rear PTO:	independent
Rear RPM:	1000

New Holland 8970 Engine detail

Engine Detail
New Holland
turbocharged intercooled diesel
6-cylinder
liquid-cooled
Displacement:	456 ci 7.5 L
Bore/Stroke:	4.40×5.00 inches 112 x 127 mm
Compression:	17.5:1
Rated RPM:	2100
Starter:	electric
Starter volts:	12
Oil capacity:	22.5 qts 21.3 L
Coolant capacity:	28 qts 26.5 L

New Holland 8970 Transmission overview

Engine Oil

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

New Holland 8970 Dimensions

2WD Wheelbase:	118.3 inches 300 cm
4WD Wheelbase:	118.3 inches 300 cm
SuperSteer Wheelbase:	122.6 inches 311 cm
Length:	212 inches 538 cm
Height (cab):	122 inches 309 cm
Height (exhaust):	124 inches 314 cm
Ground clearance:	18.6 inches 47 cm
Rear axle:	Bar: 4.13 by 112 inches 104 by 2844 mm
Rear axle:	Bar: 4.13 by 120 inches 104 by 3048 mm
2WD Front tread:	61 to 89 inches 154 to 226 cm
4WD Front tread:	60 to 89 inches 152 to 226 cm
SuperSteer Front tread:	60 to 88 inches 152 to 223 cm

New Holland 8970A Weight
2WD Shipping:	17250 lbs 7824 kg
4WD Shipping:	18690 lbs 8477 kg
SuperSteer Shipping:	19590 lbs 8886 kg

New Holland 8970 Tests

OCED Tractor Test 1646
Diesel 16-speed 4WD May 1996 – July 1996, Link: OCED Tractor Test 1646 file
PTO performance
Max power:	224.6 hp 167.5 kW
Fuel use:	11.6 gal/hour 43.9 l/hour
Power at rated engine speed:	212.4 hp 158.4 kW
Fuel use:	11.6 gal/hour 43.9 l/hour
Power at rated PTO speed:	224.5 hp 167.4 kW
Fuel use:	11.8 gal/hour 44.7 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power:	189.5 hp 141.3 kW
Fuel use:	11.8 gal/hour 44.7 l/hour
Gear 9 used for power test.
Max pull:	28,010 lbs 12705 kg
Gear 4 used for pull test.

FAQ

Is New Holland 8970 a good tractor?

The New Holland 8970 is one of the great tractors in the New Holland stable, and it has earned New Holland a fantastic reputation.

How much oil does a New Holland 8970 take?

Check out the New Holland 8970 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 New Holland made the 8870

The New Holland 8970 was an agricultural tractor model made from 1993 – 2000