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Ford 8970 Specifications

Ford 8970 Engine Technical Data

Engine Model ......................... Ford VB 456
Engine Type ......................... Turbocharged 6-cylinder diesel
Number of Cylinders ......................... Six
Displacement, cu in (L) ......................... 457 (7,50)
Engine Bore, in (mm) ......................... 4,4 (112,0)
Engine Stroke, in (mm) ......................... 5,0 (127,0)
Aspiration ......................... Turbocharged
Intercooled ......................... Air cooled
Rated Engine Power, hp (kW) ......................... 240 (179.1)
Rated Engine Speed, rpm ......................... 2100
Maximum Torque, Nm (ft-lbs) ......................... 1068 (790)
Torque Speed, rpm ......................... 1500
Compression ......................... 17.5:1
Firing Order ......................... 1-5-3-6-2-4
Fuel Tank Capacity, gal (L) ......................... 110,0 (416,0)
Oil Capacity, qts (L) ......................... 22,0 (20,8)
Coolant Capacity, qts (L) ......................... 26,4 (25,0)
Electrical System Rating, Volts ......................... 12
Charging System ......................... Alternator
Alternator Rating, Amps ......................... 130

Ford 8970 Power Take-Off

PTO Operational Type ......................... Independent
PTO Horsepower, hp (kW) ......................... 210,0 (156,6)
PTO Speed, rpm ......................... 1000

Transmission Configuration

Transmission ......................... Full Power Shift
Transmission Type ......................... 18F/9R (32F/18R with Creeper)
Number of Forward Gears ......................... 18 (32)
Number of Reverse Gears ......................... 9 (18)
Maximum Forward Speed, mph (kph) ......................... 18,8 (30,2)
Maximum Reverse Speed, mph (kph) ......................... 8,4 (13,5)
Service Brake ......................... Hydraulic wet disc

Ford 8970 Wheels and Tires

Drive Wheels ......................... 2WD/4WD
Steering Configuration ......................... Front Steer
Steering System ......................... Hydrostatic Power
Front Tire Size (2WD) ......................... 14L-16.1
Front Tire Size (4WD) ......................... 16.9 R28
Rear Tire Size ......................... 20.8 R42
Front Tread, in (mm) ......................... 62-87 (1570-2200)
Rear Tread, in (mm) ......................... 60,3-128 (1530-3250)

Ford 8970 Hydraulics and Lift Capacity

Hydraulic System Type ......................... Closed center load sensing
Implement Pump Flow, gpm (Lpm) ......................... 30,9 (117,0)
Hydraulic Pressure, Bar (psi) ......................... 190 (2755)
Hydraulic Capacity, gal (L) ......................... 36,9 (139)
Number of Standard Remote Valves ......................... 3
3-Point Hitch Category ......................... 3
Standard Lift Capacity at lift pin, lb (kg) ......................... 15000 (6800)

Ford 8970 Dimensions and Weight

Wheelbase, in (mm) ......................... 122 (3100)
Length, in (mm) ......................... 197 (5020)
Height, in (mm) ......................... 124 (3150)
Overall Width, in (mm) ......................... 96 (2450)
Ground Clearance, in (mm) ......................... 19,9 (500)
Turning Radius, in (mm) ......................... 210 (5340)
Weight (2WD), lb (kg) ......................... 16950 (7690)
Weight (4WD), lb (kg) ......................... 18400 (8250)

FORD TRACTORS TROUBLESHOOTING
1710	1900	2120	2600	3600
3930	4100	4630	5600	5640
6410	6610	6640	6710	6810
7610	7740	7810	8210	8240
8630	8830	8770	TW30	TW35