Ford

8970

Horsepower
240hp
Production
1993–2002
Category
farm

Overview

Production

Original Price$127,000 (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 Total Flow31 gpm (117.3 lpm)
Hydraulic System Capacity36.9 gal (139.7 L)

Fuel Capacity

Fuel Capacity Rops110 gal (416.4 L)

Other

Hydraulic Pump Flow Optional55 gpm (MegaFlow optional) 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
Power240 hp (179 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)
Wheelbase122.6 in (311 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 Weight19,350 lbs (8,777 kg)
Tires Ag Front16.9R28
Tires Ag Rear18.4R42
Max Weight31,500 lbs (14,288 kg)
Clearance Drawbar18.6 in (47 cm)

Transmission

Transmission Typefull power shift
Gears16 forward and 8 reverse

Test Results

Test ReferenceOCED Tractor Test 1646
Test Number1646
Test DateMay 1996 - July 1996
Fuel TypeDiesel
PTO Max Power224.6 hp (167.5 kW)
PTO Rated Power212.4 hp (158.4 kW)
Fuel Use Max Power11.6 gal/hr (43.9 L/hr)
Fuel Use PTO Rated11.8 gal/hr (44.7 L/hr)
Drawbar Max Power189.5 hp (141.3 kW)
Drawbar Max Pull28,010 lbs (12,705 kg)
Fuel Use Drawbar Max11.8 gal/hr (44.7 L/hr)
Test LinkOCED Tractor Test 1646 file
Pull Test Gear4
Power Test Gear9
Transmission Type16-speed
Power At Rated PTO Speed224.5 hp (167.4 kW)
Fuel Use Rated Engine11.6 gal/hr (43.9 L/hr)