Head to head · Row Crop
Ford 8830 vs Ford 8970
FordFord 8830
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FordFord 8970
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Row Crop
Engine Power
▲ 8970 higher · +60 hp (+33%)8830180 hp
8970240 hp
Median Row Crop Tractor138 hp
8830 is in the 70th percentile; 8970 is in the 86th · 1,206 models
Engine Displacement
▲ 8970 higher · +55 ci (+14%)8830401 ci
8970456 ci
Median Row Crop Tractor391 ci
8830 is in the 51st percentile; 8970 is in the 80th · 1,409 models
Cylinders
= Effectively tied88306
89706
Median Row Crop Tractor6
8830 is in the 50th percentile; 8970 is in the 50th · 1,417 models
Forward Gears
▲ 8830 higher · +2 (+13%)883018
897016
Median Row Crop Tractor16
8830 is in the 61st percentile; 8970 is in the 50th · 1,200 models
8830 (A)8970 (B)Median Row Crop Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | Ford 8830 | Ford 8970 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Ford | Ford | Same |
| Model | 8830 | 8970 | — |
| Category | Row Crop | Row Crop | Same |
Engine
| Spec | Ford 8830 | Ford 8970 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Ford | Ford | Same |
| Power Output | 180hp | 240hp | ▲ 8970+60 hp · +33% |
| Rated RPM | 2,200RPM | 2,100RPM | ▲ 8830+100 RPM · +5% |
| Cylinders | 6 | 6 | Same |
| Displacement | 401ci | 456ci | ▲ 8970+55 ci · +14% |
| Bore | 4.4in | 4.4in | Same |
| Stroke | 4.4in | 5in | ▲ 8970+0.6 in · +14% |
Transmission
| Spec | Ford 8830 | Ford 8970 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Not recorded | Full power shift | — |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | Ford 8830 | Ford 8970 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 191in | 197in | ▲ 8970+6 in · +3% |
| Width | 82in | 96.7in | ▲ 8970+14.7 in · +18% |
| Height | Not recorded | 121in | — |
| Operating Weight | Not recorded | 16,950lb | — |
Hydraulics
| Spec | Ford 8830 | Ford 8970 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| System Type | Open center gear pump, dual pumps optional | Closed center load sensing (CCLS) | — |
| Steering Type | Power | Hydrostatic power | — |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Spec | Ford 8830 | Ford 8970 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Independent | Independent | Same |
| Speed 1 | 1,000rpm | 1,000rpm | Same |
Tires
| Spec | Ford 8830 | Ford 8970 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rear Tire Size | Not recorded | 18.4R42 | — |
Hitch & Towing
| Spec | Ford 8830 | Ford 8970 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Type | Three-Point Hitch | Three-Point Hitch | Same |
| Hitch Category | III/II | III | — |
| Hitch Position | Rear | Rear | Same |
| Hitch Capacity | Not recorded | 15,000lb | — |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | Ford 8830 | Ford 8970 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | 4x4 MFWD 4WD | Not recorded | — |
| Drive Type | MFWD - Mechanical Front Wheel Drive | Not recorded | — |
| Steering Type | Power | Hydrostatic power | — |
| Brake Type | Power disc | Wet disc | — |
Electrical
| Spec | Ford 8830 | Ford 8970 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Electric | Electric | Same |
Capacities
| Spec | Ford 8830 | Ford 8970 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coolant | 5.7gal | 6.6gal | ▲ 8970+0.9 gal · +16% |
Operator Station
| Spec | Ford 8830 | Ford 8970 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | ROPS or Cab (optional) | Cab | — |
Category context
Both models against the field
Engine Power
median 138 hpA · 70th percentile (180 hp)B · 86th percentile (240 hp)
Engine Displacement
median 391 ciA · 51st percentile (401 ci)B · 80th percentile (456 ci)
Cylinders
median 6A · 50th percentile (6)B · 50th percentile (6)
Forward Gears
median 16A · 61st percentile (18)B · 50th percentile (16)
Length
median 180 inA · 64th percentile (191 in)B · 71st percentile (197 in)
A · 8830B · 8970Median Row Crop Tractor