Ford

8870

Horsepower
210hp
Production
1993–2002
Category
farm

Overview

Production

Original Price$103,000 (2000)
EngineFord 7.5L 6-cyl diesel
Tractor Typerow-crop
Series70 Genesis Series
Manufacture LocationWinnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

Mechanical

Drive Typetwo- or four-wheel drive
Steeringpower
Brakeswet disc
Cabstandard with air-conditioning

Hydraulics

Hydraulic Typeclosed center load sensing
Hydraulic Valves3
Hydraulic Pump Flow24 gpm (90.8 lpm)
Hydraulic Pressure2,750 psi (189.6 bar)
Hydraulic System Capacity36.9 gal (139.7 L)

Fuel Capacity

Fuel Capacity Rops110 gal (416.4 L)

Other

Variant 2180similar Buhler Versatile model
Total Flow31 gpm (117.3 lpm)
Front Axle Capacity13 qts (12.3 L)
Front Hubs Capacity1.7 qts (1.6 L)
Hydraulic Pump Flow Optional55 gpm (208.2 lpm)

Engine

EngineFord
Cylinders6-cylinder
Coolingliquid-cooled inline
Turbocharger Statusturbocharged diesel
Displacement456 ci (7.5 L)
Bore4.4 in (112 mm)
Bore Stroke4.4x5.0 in (112 x 127 mm)
Stroke5 in (127 mm)
Compression Ratio17.5
Power210 hp (156.6 kW)
Starter Volts12
Oil Capacity22 qts (20.8 L)
Coolant Capacity26.4 qts (25 L)
Firing Order1-5-3-6-2-4
Intake Valve Clearance0.01 in (0.36 mm)
Exhaust Valve Clearance0.02 in (0.43 mm)
Rated2,100 RPM
Starter Power6 hp (4.5 kW)

Dimensions

Length196.7 in (499 cm)
Width96.7 in (245 cm)
Height Cab121.3 in (308 cm)
Wheelbase118.3 in (300 cm)
Clearance Front Axle19.9 in (50 cm)
Front Tread62 in (157 cm)
Front Tread Range62 to 87 inches 157 to 220 cm
Rear Tread60.3 in (153 cm)
Rear Tread Range60.3 to 107.8 inches 153 to 273 cm (96" axle); 60.3 to 123.8 inches 153 to 314 cm (112" axle); 60.3 to 128 inches 153 to 325 cm (120" axle)
Operating Weight16,700 lbs (7,575 kg)
Tires Ag Front14L-16.1
Tires Ag Rear18.4R42
Max Weight31,500 lbs (14,288 kg)
Clearance Drawbar18.6 in (47 cm)

Option 1

Width96.7 in (245 cm)
Length196.7 in (499 cm)
Drive Type2wd
Model NameFord 8870
Wheelbase118.3 in (300 cm)
Height Cab121.3 in (308 cm)
Rear Tread60.3 in (153 cm)
Tires Ag Rear18.4R42
Front Tread62 in (157 cm)
Max Weight31,500 lbs (14,288 kg)
Tires Ag Front14L-16.1
Rear Tread Range60.3 to 107.8 inches 153 to 273 cm (96" axle); 60.3 to 123.8 inches 153 to 314 cm (112" axle); 60.3 to 128 inches 153 to 325 cm (120" axle)
Front Tread Range62 to 87 inches 157 to 220 cm
Clearance Drawbar18.6 in (47 cm)
Operating Weight16,700 lbs (7,575 kg)
Clearance Front Axle19.9 in (50 cm)

Option 2

Width96.7 in (245 cm)
Length196.7 in (499 cm)
Drive Type4wd
Model NameFord 8870
Wheelbase118.3 in (300 cm)
Height Cab121.3 in (308 cm)
Rear Tread60.3 in (153 cm)
Tires Ag Rear18.4R42
Front Tread62 in (157 cm)
Max Weight31,500 lbs (14,288 kg)
Tires Ag Front16.9R28
Rear Tread Range60.3 to 107.8 inches 153 to 273 cm (96" axle); 60.3 to 123.8 inches 153 to 314 cm (112" axle); 60.3 to 128 inches 153 to 325 cm (120" axle)
Front Tread Range62 to 87 inches 157 to 220 cm
Clearance Drawbar18.6 in (47 cm)
Operating Weight18,150 lbs (8,232 kg)
Clearance Front Axle19.9 in (50 cm)

Option 3

Width96.7 in (245 cm)
Length196.7 in (499 cm)
Drive Type2wd
Model NameFord 8870
Wheelbase122.6 in (311 cm)
Height Cab121.3 in (308 cm)
Rear Tread60.3 in (153 cm)
Tires Ag Rear18.4R42
Front Tread62 in (157 cm)
Max Weight31,500 lbs (14,288 kg)
Tires Ag Front14L-16.1
Rear Tread Range60.3 to 107.8 inches 153 to 273 cm (96" axle); 60.3 to 123.8 inches 153 to 314 cm (112" axle); 60.3 to 128 inches 153 to 325 cm (120" axle)
Front Tread Range62 to 87 inches 157 to 220 cm
Clearance Drawbar18.6 in (47 cm)
Operating Weight19,000 lbs (8,618 kg)
Clearance Front Axle19.9 in (50 cm)

Transmission

Transmission Typefull power shift
Gears16 forward and 9 reverse

Test Results

Test ReferenceOCED Tractor Test 1647
Test Number1647
Test DateMay 1996 - July 1996
Fuel TypeDiesel
PTO Max Power200.6 hp (149.6 kW)
PTO Rated Power185.9 hp (138.6 kW)
Fuel Use Max Power10 gal/hr (37.9 L/hr)
Fuel Use PTO Rated10.2 gal/hr (38.6 L/hr)
Drawbar Max Power166.3 hp (124 kW)
Drawbar Max Pull18,550 lbs (8,414 kg)
Fuel Use Drawbar Max10.4 gal/hr (39.4 L/hr)
Test LinkOCED Tractor Test 1647 file
Pull Test Gear5
Power Test Gear9
Transmission Type16-speed
Power At Rated PTO Speed200.2 hp (149.3 kW)
Fuel Use Rated Engine10.1 gal/hr (38.2 L/hr)