Ford-New Holland 8970 vs John Deere 8420 - compare

Compare tractors: Ford-New Holland 8970 vs John Deere 8420

Ford-New Holland 8970 vs John Deere 8420 compare - general information

Specs Ford-New Holland 8970 John Deere 8420
Brand Ford-New Holland John Deere
Model Ford-New Holland 8970 John Deere 8420
Series n.d. n.d.
Previous model Ford 8970 John Deere 8410
Next model John Deere 8430
Smaller Ford-New Holland 8870 John Deere 8320
Larger John Deere 8520
Years from 1993 to 2002 y. from 2002 to 2005 y.
Cab with ROPS No No
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Ford-New Holland 8970 vs John Deere 8420 - performance

Specs Ford-New Holland 8970 John Deere 8420
Maximum power (HP / kW) 240 KM (179 kW) 314 KM (230.88235294118 kW)
Engine RPM 2100 rpm 2200 rpm
Fuel consumption n.d. 197 g/kWh ( rpm)
Fuel tank capacity n.d. 606 l.
Max. speed n.d. n.d.

Ford-New Holland 8970 vs John Deere 8420 - engine

Specs Ford-New Holland 8970 John Deere 8420
Fuel type Diesel Diesel
Engine producer n.d. n.d.
Engine model Ford John Deere
Engine type Diesel (diesel engine) Diesel (diesel engine)
Engine capacity 7.507 l. 8.1 l.
Strokes, qty n.d. n.d.
Cylinders 6 6
Compression n.d. n.d.
Bore 112 mm 116 mm
Stroke 127 mm 129 mm
Maximum torque n.d. n.d.
Air filter n.d. n.d.
Fuel filter n.d. n.d.
Fuel filter chambers, qty n.d. n.d.
Oil filter n.d. n.d.
Oil pump n.d. n.d.
Speed control (control) n.d. n.d.
Injection pump n.d. piston pump, direct fuel injection
Injectors n.d. multi holes injector
Injection pressure n.d. n.d.
Cooling system liquid cooled engine n.d.
Forced cooling n.d. n.d.
Cooler Yes
Thermostat Yes
Cooler type tubular-plate cooler
Coolant system capacity n.d. n.d.
Clutch n.d. n.d.

Ford-New Holland 8970 vs John Deere 8420 - turbocharger

Specs Ford-New Holland 8970 John Deere 8420
Turbocharger Yes Yes (Turbo Diesel engine)
Dual turbocharger No No
Intercooler No No
Aftercooler No No
Wastegate valve No No
Variable geometry No No
Additional parameters

Ford-New Holland 8970 vs John Deere 8420 - electronics

Specs Ford-New Holland 8970 John Deere 8420
Supply voltage starter (V) 12 V 12 V
Ground negative ground negative ground
Battery (V) 12 V 12 V
Battery, qty 1 1
Charging system Alternator Alternator
Charging system producer n.d. n.d.
Ignition Manual Manual
Rear stop lamp Yes Yes
Rear agricultural lamp n.d. n.d.
Cock lamp No No

Ford-New Holland 8970 vs John Deere 8420 - PTO

Specs Ford-New Holland 8970 John Deere 8420
PTO rpm 1000 rpm 1000 rpm
PTO control manual manual

Ford-New Holland 8970 vs John Deere 8420 - brakes

Specs Ford-New Holland 8970 John Deere 8420
ABS No No
Brake assist No No
Braking system n.d. n.d.
Differential No No
Brake type disc brakes, wet brakes disc brakes, wet brakes, hydraulic
Discs Single Single

Ford-New Holland 8970 vs John Deere 8420 - dimensions

Specs Ford-New Holland 8970 John Deere 8420
Weight n.d. from 9100 kg to 14000 kg (depending by model)
Weight with ROPS n.d. n.d.
Weight with cab n.d. 9100 kg
Length 4996 mm 5850 mm
Height n.d. 3200 mm
Width 2456 mm 2540 mm
Clearance n.d. n.d.
Rear clearance n.d. n.d.
Front track width from 1575 mm to 2210 mm n.d.
Rear track width from 1532 mm to 2738 mm n.d.
Wheelbase 3000 mm 3020 mm
Front tires n.d. 16.9R30
Rear tires n.d. n.d.
Max. mass of the trailer without brakes 1500 kg 1500 kg
Max. mass of the trailer with brakes n.d. n.d.
Max. axle load n.d. n.d.
Max. total weight n.d. n.d.
Turning radius n.d. n.d.

Ford-New Holland 8970 vs John Deere 8420 - drive

Specs Ford-New Holland 8970 John Deere 8420
Drive system 4x2, 2WD (depending by model) 4x4, MFWD, 4WD (depending by model)
Additional one wheel drive all-wheel drive, all four wheels at all times and it can be used full, front drive axle, mechanical drive, front drive axle
Permanent 4-wheel drive n.d. Yes
Permanent systems that constantly power all the wheels n/a Yes
Dynamic allocation of power between the axles n/a n.d., AWD drive
Independent Link Suspension None None
Articulated suspension
Crawler drive No No
Hydrostatic steering Yes Yes
Differential n.d. n.d.
Steering rod rod
Front rods n.d. n.d.
Rear planetary drives n.d. n.d.
Front planetary drives n.d. n.d.

Ford-New Holland 8970 vs John Deere 8420 - hydraulics

Specs Ford-New Holland 8970 John Deere 8420
Three-point hitch n.d. 11000 kg
Three-point hitch type n.d. n.d.
Three-point hitch performance n.d. n.d.
Three-point hitch pressure n.d. n.d.
Load Sensing No No
Closed n.d. n.d.
Central No No
Constant flow No No
Constant pressure No No
Control system n.d. n.d.
Pump n.d. n.d.
Two-section distributor n.d. n.d.
Quick couplings n.d. n.d.
Auto Lift n.d. n.d.

Ford-New Holland 8970 vs John Deere 8420 - transmission

Specs Ford-New Holland 8970 John Deere 8420
Synchronous transmission n.d. Yes
Transmission mechanically synchronized No, electro-hydraulic control No, electro-hydraulic control
PowerShift Yes Yes
PowerShuttle No Yes
Additional two clutches (dual clutch gearbox), electro-hydraulic clutch control, fast shifting two clutches (dual clutch gearbox), electro-hydraulic clutch control, fast shifting, Reversing mechanism
Hydrostatic transmission n.d. Yes
Forward gears 32 16
Reverse gears 18 5
Creeper n.d. n.d.

Ford-New Holland 8970 vs John Deere 8420 - equipment

Specs Ford-New Holland 8970 John Deere 8420
Clevis Yes (???) Yes (???)
Lower catch n.d. n.d.
Air conditioning n.d. n.d.