Ford
8970
Horsepower
240hp
Production
1993–2002
Category
farm
Overview
Production
| Original Price | $127,000 (2000) |
|---|---|
| Engine | Ford 7.5L 6-cyl diesel |
| Tractor Type | row-crop |
| Series | 70 Genesis Series |
| Manufacture Location | Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada |
Mechanical
| Drive Type | two- or four-wheel drive |
|---|---|
| Steering | power |
| Brakes | wet disc |
| Cab | standard with air-conditioning |
Hydraulics
| Hydraulic Type | closed center load sensing |
|---|---|
| Hydraulic Valves | 3 |
| Hydraulic Pump Flow | 24 gpm (90.8 lpm) |
| Hydraulic Pressure | 2,750 psi (189.6 bar) |
| Hydraulic Total Flow | 31 gpm (117.3 lpm) |
| Hydraulic System Capacity | 36.9 gal (139.7 L) |
Fuel Capacity
| Fuel Capacity Rops | 110 gal (416.4 L) |
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Other
| Hydraulic Pump Flow Optional | 55 gpm (MegaFlow optional) gpm (208.2 lpm) |
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Engine
| Engine | Ford |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 6-cylinder |
| Cooling | liquid-cooled inline |
| Turbocharger Status | turbocharged diesel |
| Displacement | 456 ci (7.5 L) |
| Bore | 4.4 in (112 mm) |
| Bore Stroke | 4.4x5.0 in (112 x 127 mm) |
| Stroke | 5 in (127 mm) |
| Compression Ratio | 17.5 |
| Power | 240 hp (179 kW) |
| Starter Volts | 12 |
| Oil Capacity | 22 qts (20.8 L) |
| Coolant Capacity | 26.4 qts (25 L) |
| Firing Order | 1-5-3-6-2-4 |
| Intake Valve Clearance | 0.01 in (0.36 mm) |
| Exhaust Valve Clearance | 0.02 in (0.43 mm) |
| Rated | 2,100 RPM |
| Starter Power | 6 hp (4.5 kW) |
Dimensions
| Length | 196.7 in (499 cm) |
|---|---|
| Width | 96.7 in (245 cm) |
| Height Cab | 121.3 in (308 cm) |
| Wheelbase | 122.6 in (311 cm) |
| Clearance Front Axle | 19.9 in (50 cm) |
| Front Tread | 62 in (157 cm) |
| Front Tread Range | 62 to 87 inches 157 to 220 cm |
| Rear Tread | 60.3 in (153 cm) |
| Rear Tread Range | 60.3 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 Weight | 19,350 lbs (8,777 kg) |
| Tires Ag Front | 16.9R28 |
| Tires Ag Rear | 18.4R42 |
| Max Weight | 31,500 lbs (14,288 kg) |
| Clearance Drawbar | 18.6 in (47 cm) |
Transmission
| Transmission Type | full power shift |
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| Gears | 16 forward and 8 reverse |
Test Results
| Test Reference | OCED Tractor Test 1646 |
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| Test Number | 1646 |
| Test Date | May 1996 - July 1996 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel |
| PTO Max Power | 224.6 hp (167.5 kW) |
| PTO Rated Power | 212.4 hp (158.4 kW) |
| Fuel Use Max Power | 11.6 gal/hr (43.9 L/hr) |
| Fuel Use PTO Rated | 11.8 gal/hr (44.7 L/hr) |
| Drawbar Max Power | 189.5 hp (141.3 kW) |
| Drawbar Max Pull | 28,010 lbs (12,705 kg) |
| Fuel Use Drawbar Max | 11.8 gal/hr (44.7 L/hr) |
| Test Link | OCED Tractor Test 1646 file |
| Pull Test Gear | 4 |
| Power Test Gear | 9 |
| Transmission Type | 16-speed |
| Power At Rated PTO Speed | 224.5 hp (167.4 kW) |
| Fuel Use Rated Engine | 11.6 gal/hr (43.9 L/hr) |