New Holland 8970 Specifications

Production

Who manufactured the New Holland 8970 and where?

• Manufacturer: New Holland
• Model: Row-Crop tractor
• Built in: Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
• Original price: $127,000 in 2000

Engine

What type of engine does the New Holland 8970 have?

• Type: Ford 7.5L 6-cyl diesel

Transmissions

What types of transmissions are available for the New Holland 8970?

• Standard: 16-speed full power shift
• Optional: 32-speed creeper

Horsepower

What are the horsepower specifications for the New Holland 8970?

• 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)

Mechanical

What are the mechanical features of the New Holland 8970?

• Drive: Two- or four-wheel drive
• Steering: Power steering
• Brakes: Wet disc brakes
• Cab: Standard

Capacity

What is the fluid capacity of the New Holland 8970?

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

Hydraulics

What are the hydraulic specifications of the New Holland 8970?

• 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

Tractor Hitch

What type of hitch does the New Holland 8970 have?

• Rear Type: III
• Rear lift: 15,000 lbs (6804 kg)

Power Take-off (PTO)

What are the PTO specifications of the New Holland 8970?

• Rear PTO: Independent
• Rear RPM: 1000

Dimensions & Tires

What are the dimensions and tire specifications of the New Holland 8970?

• Wheelbase: 118.3 inches (300 cm)
• Weight: 16950 to 19350 pounds
• Front tire: 14L-16.1
• Rear tire: 18.4R42

Electrical

What are the electrical specifications of the New Holland 8970?

• Ground: Negative
• Charging system: Alternator
• Charging amps: 130
• Batteries: 2
• Battery CCA: 950
• Battery volts: 12