Technical Specifications
| Engine | 179.0 kW |
| Rated RPM | 1000@1903 |
| Hydraulic System | 139.7 L |
| Type | closed center load sensing |
| Capacity | 139.7 L |
| Pressure | 189.6 bar |
| Valves | 3 |
| Pump Flow | 90.8 lpm |
| Total Flow | 117.3 lpm |
| Rear Lift | 6804 kg |
| PTO Power | 156.6 kW |
| Drawbar Tested | 141.3 kW |
| Pto Tested | 167.5 kW |
| Rear PTO | independent |
| Clutch | electro-hydraulic wet disc |
| PTO Type | 1000 (1.375) |
| Wheelbase | 300 cm |
| Weight | 16950 to 19350 pounds |
| Front Tyres | 14L-16.1 |
| Rear Tyres | 18.4R42 |
| Ground | negative |
| Charging System | alternator |
| Charging Amps | 130 |
| Batteries | 2 |
| Battery Cca | 950 |
| Battery Volts | 12 |
| Manufacturer | Ford |
| Fuel | 416.4 L |
| Front Hubs | 1.6 L |
| Front Diff | 12.3 L |
| Rear Type | III |
Used Ford 8970 for sale
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Frequently Asked Questions
Used Ford 8970 tractors can be found on Mascus.com.au, Trade Farm Machinery, Farm Tender and through Historical network (now New Holland) dealers around Australia.
The model is especially popular in the vast broadacre farms of Western Australia, large cotton and grain operations in Queensland. Ford tractors have a proud place in Australian agricultural history, with many still working on family properties across the country.
Yes, with 243 hp this tractor is well suited to broadacre grain farming across Australia.
The hydraulic lift capacity of the Ford 8970 is see technical data sheet. This is important for operating heavy front loaders and rear-mounted implements.
The Ford 8970 produces 243 hp.
This model is fitted with a mechanical transmission. This transmission type is well proven across Australian farming conditions.
About Ford 8970
From the red soils of Queensland to the heavy clays of Victoria, the Ford 8970 adapts to Australia's diverse farming conditions. In farming regions such as the vast broadacre farms of Western Australia and large-scale cropping in New South Wales, the demand for reliable tractors is high. Ford tractors have a proud place in Australian agricultural history, with many still working on family properties across the country. This tractor is part of a series that has secured Ford's reputation in Australia, continuing a tradition of dependable agricultural machinery. Historical network (now New Holland) ensures service and spare parts availability for this model across Australia.
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