Head to head · Row Crop
Ford 8970 vs New Holland 8970
New HollandModel B
New Holland 8970
Row Crop
- power
- 240 hp
- displacement
- 456 ci
- Cylinders
- 6
- Forward gears
- 16
FordFord 8970
vs
New HollandNew Holland 8970
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Row Crop
Engine Power
= Effectively tied8970240 hp
8970240 hp
Median Row Crop Tractor138 hp
8970 is in the 86th percentile; 8970 is in the 86th · 1,206 models
Engine Displacement
= Effectively tied8970456 ci
8970456 ci
Median Row Crop Tractor391 ci
8970 is in the 80th percentile; 8970 is in the 80th · 1,409 models
Cylinders
= Effectively tied89706
89706
Median Row Crop Tractor6
8970 is in the 50th percentile; 8970 is in the 50th · 1,417 models
Forward Gears
= Effectively tied897016
897016
Median Row Crop Tractor16
8970 is in the 50th percentile; 8970 is in the 50th · 1,200 models
8970 (A)8970 (B)Median Row Crop Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | Ford 8970 | New Holland 8970 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Ford | New Holland | — |
| Model | 8970 | 8970 | Same |
| Category | Row Crop | Row Crop | Same |
Engine
| Spec | Ford 8970 | New Holland 8970 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Ford | New Holland Diesel | — |
| Power Output | 240hp | 240hp | Same |
| 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 8970 | New Holland 8970 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Full power shift | Selective gear fixed ratio with full range operator-controlled powershift | — |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | Ford 8970 | New Holland 8970 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 197in | 197in | Same |
| Width | 96.7in | 96.7in | Same |
| Height | 121in | 121in | Same |
| Operating Weight | 16,950lb | 19,460lb | ▲ 8970+2,510 lb · +15% |
Hydraulics
| Spec | Ford 8970 | New Holland 8970 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| System Type | Closed center load sensing (CCLS) | Closed center load sensing | — |
| Pump Flow Capacity | Not recorded | 33.5gpm | — |
| Pressure | Not recorded | 2,785psi | — |
| Steering Type | Hydrostatic power | Hydrostatic power | Same |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Spec | Ford 8970 | New Holland 8970 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Independent | Independent | Same |
| Speed 1 | 1,000rpm | 1,000rpm | Same |
Tires
| Spec | Ford 8970 | New Holland 8970 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rear Tire Size | 18.4R42 | Not recorded | — |
Hitch & Towing
| Spec | Ford 8970 | New Holland 8970 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Type | Three-Point Hitch | Three-Point Hitch | Same |
| Hitch Category | III | Category 3 | — |
| Hitch Position | Rear | Rear | Same |
| Hitch Capacity | 15,000lb | 15,000lb | Same |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | Ford 8970 | New Holland 8970 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | Not recorded | 4x2 2WD | — |
| Drive Type | Not recorded | 2WD | — |
| Steering Type | Hydrostatic power | Hydrostatic power | Same |
| Brake Type | Wet disc | Wet disc | Same |
Electrical
| Spec | Ford 8970 | New Holland 8970 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Electric | Electric | Same |
Capacities
| Spec | Ford 8970 | New Holland 8970 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coolant | 6.6gal | 6.6gal | Same |
Operator Station
| Spec | Ford 8970 | New Holland 8970 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Cab | Cab | Same |
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 · 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 · 73rd percentile (16,950 lb)B · 83rd percentile (19,460 lb)
A · 8970B · 8970Median Row Crop Tractor