Head to head · Row Crop
Ford 8870 vs Ford 8970
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How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Row Crop
Engine Power
▲ 8970 higher · +30 hp (+14%)8870210 hp
8970240 hp
Median Row Crop Tractor138 hp
8870 is in the 79th percentile; 8970 is in the 86th · 1,206 models
Engine Displacement
= Effectively tied8870456 ci
8970456 ci
Median Row Crop Tractor391 ci
8870 is in the 80th percentile; 8970 is in the 80th · 1,409 models
Cylinders
= Effectively tied88706
89706
Median Row Crop Tractor6
8870 is in the 50th percentile; 8970 is in the 50th · 1,417 models
Forward Gears
= Effectively tied887016
897016
Median Row Crop Tractor16
8870 is in the 50th percentile; 8970 is in the 50th · 1,200 models
8870 (A)8970 (B)Median Row Crop Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | Ford 8870 | Ford 8970 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Ford | Ford | Same |
| Model | 8870 | 8970 | — |
| Category | Row Crop | Row Crop | Same |
Engine
| Spec | Ford 8870 | Ford 8970 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Ford | Ford | Same |
| Model | Ford | Not recorded | — |
| Power Output | 210hp | 240hp | ▲ 8970+30 hp · +14% |
| Rated RPM | 2,100RPM | 2,100RPM | Same |
| Cylinders | 6 | 6 | Same |
| Displacement | 456ci | 456ci | Same |
| Bore | 4.4in | 4.4in | Same |
| Stroke | 5in | 5in | Same |
Transmission
| Spec | Ford 8870 | Ford 8970 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Full power shift | Full power shift | Same |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | Ford 8870 | Ford 8970 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 197in | 197in | Same |
| Width | 96.7in | 96.7in | Same |
| Height | 121in | 121in | Same |
| Operating Weight | 16,700lb | 16,950lb | ▲ 8970+250 lb · +1% |
Hydraulics
| Spec | Ford 8870 | Ford 8970 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| System Type | Closed center load sensing (CCLS) | Closed center load sensing (CCLS) | Same |
| Steering Type | Hydrostatic power | Hydrostatic power | Same |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Spec | Ford 8870 | Ford 8970 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Independent | Independent | Same |
| Speed 1 | 1,000rpm | 1,000rpm | Same |
Tires
| Spec | Ford 8870 | Ford 8970 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Front Tire Size | 14L-16.1 | Not recorded | — |
| Rear Tire Size | 18.4R42 | 18.4R42 | Same |
Hitch & Towing
| Spec | Ford 8870 | Ford 8970 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Type | Three-Point Hitch | Three-Point Hitch | Same |
| Hitch Category | Category 3 | III | — |
| Hitch Position | Rear | Rear | Same |
| Hitch Capacity | 12,500lb | 15,000lb | ▲ 8970+2,500 lb · +20% |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | Ford 8870 | Ford 8970 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | 4x2 2WD | Not recorded | — |
| Drive Type | 2WD | Not recorded | — |
| Steering Type | Hydrostatic power | Hydrostatic power | Same |
| Brake Type | Wet disc | Wet disc | Same |
Electrical
| Spec | Ford 8870 | Ford 8970 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Electric | Electric | Same |
Capacities
| Spec | Ford 8870 | Ford 8970 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coolant | 6.6gal | 6.6gal | Same |
Operator Station
| Spec | Ford 8870 | Ford 8970 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Cab | Cab | Same |
Category context
Both models against the field
Engine Power
median 138 hpA · 79th percentile (210 hp)B · 86th percentile (240 hp)
Engine Displacement
median 391 ciA · 80th percentile (456 ci)B · 80th percentile (456 ci)
Cylinders
median 6A · 50th percentile (6)B · 50th percentile (6)
Forward Gears
median 16A · 50th percentile (16)B · 50th percentile (16)
Operating Weight
median 12,307 lbA · 72nd percentile (16,700 lb)B · 73rd percentile (16,950 lb)
A · 8870B · 8970Median Row Crop Tractor