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Ford 8870 Specifications

The Ford 8870 is a two-wheel drive or four-wheel drive row-crop tractor. This model was manufactured by factory in Winnipeg (Manitoba, Canada) from 1993 to 2002. The components of Ford 8870 powerline system: a 457 cubic inches (7.5 L) Ford VA 456 six-cylinder turbocharged liquid-cooled diesel engine with a rated power of 210 hp (156.6 kW), and full power shift transmission with 18 forward and 9 reverse gears.

The maximum travel speed (forward/reverse): 18.8 mph (30.2 km/h) and 8.4 mph (13.6 km/h). The closed center load sensing hydraulic system includes a gear pump with rated fluid flow of 30.9 gal/min (117 l/min). The hydraulic pressure is 190 bar (2755 psi). The Ford 8870 is equipped with a power steering system, hydraulic disc brakes, 14L-16.1 (2WD) or 16.9R28 (4WD) front tyres, and 20.8R42 rear tyres. The wheelbase is 122 inches (3100 mm). The tractor is compatible with Ford 7514 loader with lift capacity of 4560 lbs (2068 kg) and breakout force of 7560 lbs (3430 kg).

Engine Specs

Engine Model ......................... Ford VA 456
Engine Type ......................... 6-cylinder turbocharged liquid-cooled diesel
Number of Cylinders ......................... Six
Displacement, cu.in (L) ......................... 457 (7.50)
Cylinder Bore, in (mm) ......................... 4.40 (112.0)
Piston Stroke, in (mm) ......................... 5.00 (127.0)
Aspiration Type ......................... Turbocharged
Rated Engine Power, hp (kW) ......................... 210 (156.6)
Rated Engine Speed, rpm ......................... 2100
Maximum Torque, Nm (ft-lbs) ......................... 999 (739)
Torque Speed, rpm ......................... 1300
Compression Ratio ......................... 17.5:1
Firing Order ......................... 1-5-3-6-2-4
Fuel System ......................... Direct injection
Governor Type ......................... Mechanical
Lubrication System ......................... Forced feed from rotor pump
Cooling System ......................... Liquid-cooled
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

Power Take-Off

PTO Operational Type ......................... Independent
PTO Power, hp (kW) ......................... 180.0 (134.2)
PTO Speed, rpm ......................... 1000

Transmission

Transmission Type ......................... Full PowerShift
Gearbox 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 (13,6)

Wheels and Tires

Wheel Drive System ......................... 2WD/4WD
Steering Configuration ......................... Front Steer
Steering System ......................... Hydrostatic Power
Service Brake ......................... Hydraulic wet disc
Front Tire Size (2WD) ......................... 14Lx16.1
Front Tire Size (4WD) ......................... 16.9R28
Rear Tire Size ......................... 20.8R42
Front Tread, in (mm) ......................... 62-87 (1570-2200)
Rear Tread, in (mm) ......................... 60.3-128 (1530-3250)

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
Lift Capacity at lift pin, lbs (kg) ......................... 12500 (5670)

Dimensions and Weight

Wheelbase, in (mm) ......................... 122 (3100)
Overall Length, in (mm) ......................... 200 (5070)
Overall 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), lbs (kg) ......................... 16700 (7580)
Weight (4WD), lbs (kg) ......................... 18150 (8240)

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