NH 8970 Engine Specifications
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
New Holland 8970 Power Take-Off
PTO Operational Type – Independent
PTO Horsepower, hp (kW) – 210,0 (156,6)
PTO Speeds, rpm – 1000
Transmission Configuration
Transmission – Full Power Shift
Transmission Type – 18F/9R (32F/18R with Creeper)
Number of Forward Speeds – 18 (32)
Number of Reverse Speeds – 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
NH 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
New Holland 8970 Hydraulics and Hitch
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)
New Holland 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)
Front Tread, in (mm) – 62 to 87 (1570 to 2200)
Rear Tread, in (mm) – 60,3 / 128 (1530 / 3250)
Weight (2WD), lb (kg) – 16950 (7690)
Weight (4WD), lb (kg) – 18400 (8250)