Head to head · Row Crop
Ford 8970 vs John Deere 8130
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John DeereModel B
John Deere 8130
Row Crop
- power
- 240 hp
- displacement
- 548 ci
- Cylinders
- 6
- Forward gears
- 16
FordFord 8970
vs
John DeereJohn Deere 8130
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Row Crop
Engine Power
= Effectively tied8970240 hp
8130240 hp
Median Row Crop Tractor138 hp
8970 is in the 86th percentile; 8130 is in the 86th · 1,206 models
Engine Displacement
▲ 8130 higher · +92 ci (+20%)8970456 ci
8130548 ci
Median Row Crop Tractor391 ci
8970 is in the 80th percentile; 8130 is in the 96th · 1,409 models
Cylinders
= Effectively tied89706
81306
Median Row Crop Tractor6
8970 is in the 50th percentile; 8130 is in the 50th · 1,417 models
Forward Gears
= Effectively tied897016
813016
Median Row Crop Tractor16
8970 is in the 50th percentile; 8130 is in the 50th · 1,200 models
8970 (A)8130 (B)Median Row Crop Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | Ford 8970 | John Deere 8130 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Ford | John Deere | — |
| Model | 8970 | 8130 | — |
| Category | Row Crop | Row Crop | Same |
Engine
| Spec | Ford 8970 | John Deere 8130 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Ford | John Deere | — |
| Model | Not recorded | PowerTech | — |
| Power Output | 240hp | 240hp | Same |
| Rated RPM | 2,100RPM | 2,100RPM | Same |
| Cylinders | 6 | 6 | Same |
| Displacement | 456ci | 548ci | ▲ 8130+92 ci · +20% |
| Bore | 4.4in | 4.7in | ▲ 8130+0.3 in · +7% |
| Stroke | 5in | 5.4in | ▲ 8130+0.3 in · +6% |
Transmission
| Spec | Ford 8970 | John Deere 8130 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Full power shift | Full power shift | Same |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | Ford 8970 | John Deere 8130 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 197in | 219in | ▲ 8130+22 in · +11% |
| Width | 96.7in | Not recorded | — |
| Height | 121in | 123in | ▲ 8130+2 in · +2% |
| Operating Weight | 16,950lb | 21,782lb | ▲ 8130+4,832 lb · +29% |
Hydraulics
| Spec | Ford 8970 | John Deere 8130 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| System Type | Closed center load sensing (CCLS) | Closed center PFC | — |
| Steering Type | Hydrostatic power | Power | — |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Spec | Ford 8970 | John Deere 8130 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Independent | Independent | Same |
| Speed 1 | 1,000rpm | 1,000rpm | Same |
Tires
| Spec | Ford 8970 | John Deere 8130 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rear Tire Size | 18.4R42 | Not recorded | — |
Hitch & Towing
| Spec | Ford 8970 | John Deere 8130 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Type | Three-Point Hitch | Not recorded | — |
| Hitch Category | III | III/IIIN | — |
| Hitch Position | Rear | Rear | Same |
| Hitch Capacity | 15,000lb | 12,405lb | ▲ 8970+2,595 lb · +21% |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | Ford 8970 | John Deere 8130 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drive Type | Not recorded | 4WD | — |
| Steering Type | Hydrostatic power | Power | — |
| Brake Type | Wet disc | Wet disc | Same |
Electrical
| Spec | Ford 8970 | John Deere 8130 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Electric | Electric | Same |
Capacities
| Spec | Ford 8970 | John Deere 8130 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coolant | 6.6gal | 10.6gal | ▲ 8130+4 gal · +61% |
Operator Station
| Spec | Ford 8970 | John Deere 8130 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Cab | CommandView cab | — |
Category context
Both models against the field
Engine Power
median 138 hpA · 86th percentile (240 hp)B · 86th percentile (240 hp)
Engine Displacement
median 391 ciA · 80th percentile (456 ci)B · 96th percentile (548 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 · 73rd percentile (16,950 lb)B · 88th percentile (21,782 lb)
A · 8970B · 8130Median Row Crop Tractor