Head to head · Row Crop
Ford 8970 vs Ford FW-30
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FordModel B
Ford FW-30
Utility
- power
- 265 hp
- displacement
- 903 ci
- Cylinders
- 8
- Forward gears
- Not recorded
FordFord 8970
vs
FordFord FW-30
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Row Crop
Engine Power
▲ FW-30 higher · +25 hp (+10%)8970240 hp
FW-30265 hp
Median Row Crop Tractor138 hp
8970 is in the 86th percentile; FW-30 is in the 89th · 1,206 models
Engine Displacement
▲ FW-30 higher · +447 ci (+98%)8970456 ci
FW-30903 ci
Median Row Crop Tractor391 ci
8970 is in the 80th percentile; FW-30 is in the 99th · 1,409 models
Cylinders
▲ FW-30 higher · +2 (+33%)89706
FW-308
Median Row Crop Tractor6
8970 is in the 50th percentile; FW-30 is in the 99th · 1,417 models
Operating Weight
▲ FW-30 higher · +14,360 lb (+85%)897016,950 lb
FW-3031,310 lb
Median Row Crop Tractor12,307 lb
8970 is in the 73rd percentile; FW-30 is in the 98th · 1,350 models
8970 (A)FW-30 (B)Median Row Crop Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | Ford 8970 | Ford FW-30 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Ford | Ford | Same |
| Model | 8970 | FW-30 | — |
| Category | Row Crop | Utility | — |
Engine
| Spec | Ford 8970 | Ford FW-30 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Ford | Cummins | — |
| Power Output | 240hp | 265hp | ▲ FW-30+25 hp · +10% |
| Rated RPM | 2,100RPM | 2,600RPM | ▲ FW-30+500 RPM · +24% |
| Cylinders | 6 | 8 | ▲ FW-30+2 · +33% |
| Displacement | 456ci | 903ci | ▲ FW-30+447 ci · +98% |
| Bore | 4.4in | 5.5in | ▲ FW-30+1.1 in · +25% |
| Stroke | 5in | 4.8in | ▲ 8970+0.2 in · +4% |
Transmission
| Spec | Ford 8970 | Ford FW-30 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Full power shift | Manual | — |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | Ford 8970 | Ford FW-30 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 197in | 267in | ▲ FW-30+70 in · +36% |
| Width | 96.7in | Not recorded | — |
| Height | 121in | 94.3in | ▲ 8970+26.7 in · +28% |
| Operating Weight | 16,950lb | 31,310lb | ▲ FW-30+14,360 lb · +85% |
Hydraulics
| Spec | Ford 8970 | Ford FW-30 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| System Type | Closed center load sensing (CCLS) | Open center | — |
| Steering Type | Hydrostatic power | Articulated power | — |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Spec | Ford 8970 | Ford FW-30 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Independent | Not recorded | — |
| Speed 1 | 1,000rpm | Not recorded | — |
Tires
| Spec | Ford 8970 | Ford FW-30 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rear Tire Size | 18.4R42 | Not recorded | — |
Hitch & Towing
| Spec | Ford 8970 | Ford FW-30 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Type | Three-Point Hitch | Three-Point Hitch | Same |
| Hitch Category | III | III | Same |
| Hitch Position | Rear | Rear | Same |
| Hitch Capacity | 15,000lb | Not recorded | — |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | Ford 8970 | Ford FW-30 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | Not recorded | 4x4 articulated 4WD | — |
| Drive Type | Not recorded | 4WD | — |
| Steering Type | Hydrostatic power | Articulated power | — |
| Brake Type | Wet disc | Not recorded | — |
Electrical
| Spec | Ford 8970 | Ford FW-30 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Voltage | Not recorded | 12V | — |
| Starter Type | Electric | Electric | Same |
Capacities
| Spec | Ford 8970 | Ford FW-30 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coolant | 6.6gal | 16.9gal | ▲ FW-30+10.3 gal · +156% |
Operator Station
| Spec | Ford 8970 | Ford FW-30 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Cab | Cab | Same |
Category context
Both models against the field
Engine Power
median 138 hpA · 86th percentile (240 hp)B · 89th percentile (265 hp)
Engine Displacement
median 391 ciA · 80th percentile (456 ci)B · 99th percentile (903 ci)
Cylinders
median 6A · 50th percentile (6)B · 99th percentile (8)
Operating Weight
median 12,307 lbA · 73rd percentile (16,950 lb)B · 98th percentile (31,310 lb)
Length
median 180 inA · 71st percentile (197 in)B · 98th percentile (267 in)
A · 8970B · FW-30Median Row Crop Tractor