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Years in Production / 1993–2002

Ford

8870

Explore the specifications, hardware, and original references for the Ford 8870.

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210hp

Source index power

MFWD Optional

Drive

1993–2002

Production years

Ford

Manufacturer

8870 / 01

At a glance

Overview

1993 - 2002

70 Genesis Series

Row-Crop tractor

Production

Row-Crop tractor

Built in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

Original price was $103,000 in 2000

Manufacturer
Ford

Mechanical

Two- or four-wheel drive

Power steering

Wet disc brakes

Cab standard with air-conditioning.

Capacity

Fuel
110 gal416.4 L
Hydraulic System
36.9 gal139.7 L
Front Hubs
1.7 qts (each)1.6 L
Front Diff
13 qts12.3 L

Hydraulics

Type
closed center load sensing
Capacity
36.9 gal139.7 L
Pressure
2750 psi189.6 bar
Valves
3
Pump Flow
24 gpm90.8 lpm
Total Flow
31 gpm117.3 lpm
Total Flow
55 gpm (MegaFlow option)208.2 lpm

Hitch

Rear Type
III
Rear Lift
12500 lbs5670 kg

Pto

Rear Pto
independent
Clutch
electro-hydraulic wet disc
Rear Type
1000 (1.375)
Engine Rpm
1000@1903

Electrical

Ground
negative
Charging System
alternator
Charging Amps
130
Batteries
2
Battery Cca
950
Battery Volts
12

8870 / 02

Under the hood

Engine Detail

Ford

turbocharged diesel

6-cylinder

liquid-cooled inline

Displacement
456 ci7.5 L
Bore Stroke
4.4x5.0 inches112 x 127 mm
Power
210 hp156.6 kW
Compression Ratio
17.5:1
Rated Rpm
2100
Firing Order
1-5-3-6-2-4
Starter Volts
12
Starter Power
6 hp4.5 kW
Coolant Capacity
26.4 qts25.0 L
Intake Valve Clearance
0.014 inches (cold)0.356 mm
Exhaust Valve Clearance
0.017 inches (cold)0.432 mm
Cylinders
6
Cooling
liquid-cooled inline
Oil Capacity
22 qts20.8 L

Engine Options

Ford 7.5L 6-cyl diesel

8870 / 03

Gears & controls

Transmission (Option 1)

Transmission Type
full power shift
Gears
16 forward and 9 reverse
Speeds Description
With 18.4-42 rear tires.

Transmission (Option 2)

Creeper range added to standard power shift transmission. With tractor in neutral and inching pedal pressed, toggle button is used to enter/exit creeper range.

Transmission Type
creeper
Gears
32 forward and 18 reverse

Transmission Options

16-speed full power shift

32-speed creeper

8870 / 04

Size. Stance. Footprint.

Dimensions

Length
196.7 in499 cm
Width
96.7 in245 cm
Height (cab)
121.3 in308 cm
Wheelbase
118.3 in300 cm
Front tread
62 in157 cm
Rear tread
60.3 in153 cm

Dimensions And Tires

Wheelbase
118.3 inches300 cm
Wheelbase
122.6 inches (SuperSteer)311 cm
Weight
16700 to 19000 pounds
Front Tire
14L-16.1
Rear Tire
18.4R42

Tires And Tracks

2wd Ag Front
14L-16.1
4wd Ag Front
16.9R28
Rear Ag
18.4R42

See it in action

Videos

Watch Ford 8870 videos from their original YouTube creators.

Triple classic blue: Ford TW-35 II, New Holland 8770 and 8870 (Genesis) tractors ploughing + rolling

Video by Anglian Agri Media Ltd

Watch on YouTube ↗

8870 / 06

Tests (NTTL)

Oced Tractor Test1647

Diesel 16-speed 4WDMay 1996 - July 1996, Link: OCED Tractor Test 1647 file

PTO performance

Drawbar performance

Gear 9 used for power test.

Gear 5 used for pull test.

Max Power
200.6 hp149.6 kW
Max Power
166.3 hp124.0 kW
Fuel Use
10.0 gal/hour37.9 l/hour
Fuel Use
10.1 gal/hour38.2 l/hour
Fuel Use
10.2 gal/hour38.6 l/hour
Fuel Use
10.4 gal/hour39.4 l/hour
Power At Rated Engine Speed
185.9 hp138.6 kW
Power At Rated Pto Speed
200.2 hp149.3 kW
Max Pull
18550 lbs8414 kg