Ford-New Holland 8970 vs New Holland TG230 - compare

Compare tractors: Ford-New Holland 8970 vs New Holland TG230

Ford-New Holland 8970 vs New Holland TG230 compare - general information

Specs Ford-New Holland 8970 New Holland TG230
Brand Ford-New Holland New Holland
Model Ford-New Holland 8970 New Holland TG230
Series n.d. n.d.
Previous model Ford 8970
Next model New Holland TG245
Smaller Ford-New Holland 8870 New Holland TG210
Larger New Holland TG255
Years from 1993 to 2002 y. from 2002 to 2006 y.
Cab with ROPS No No
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Ford-New Holland 8970 vs New Holland TG230 - performance

Specs Ford-New Holland 8970 New Holland TG230
Maximum power (HP / kW) 240 KM (179 kW) 230 KM (171.5 kW)
Engine RPM 2100 rpm 2200 rpm
Fuel consumption n.d. n.d.
Fuel tank capacity n.d. n.d.
Max. speed n.d. n.d.

Ford-New Holland 8970 vs New Holland TG230 - engine

Specs Ford-New Holland 8970 New Holland TG230
Fuel type Diesel Diesel
Engine producer n.d. New Holland
Engine model Ford New Holland
Engine type Diesel (diesel engine) Diesel (diesel engine)
Engine capacity 7.507 l. 8.3 l.
Strokes, qty n.d. n.d.
Cylinders 6 6
Compression n.d. n.d.
Bore 112 mm n.d.
Stroke 127 mm n.d.
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. n.d.
Injectors n.d. n.d.
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 New Holland TG230 - turbocharger

Specs Ford-New Holland 8970 New Holland TG230
Turbocharger Yes Yes
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 New Holland TG230 - electronics

Specs Ford-New Holland 8970 New Holland TG230
Supply voltage starter (V) 12 V n.d.
Ground negative ground n.d.
Battery (V) 12 V n.d.
Battery, qty 1 n.d.
Charging system Alternator Generator
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 New Holland TG230 - PTO

Specs Ford-New Holland 8970 New Holland TG230
PTO rpm 1000 rpm 1000 rpm
PTO control manual manual

Ford-New Holland 8970 vs New Holland TG230 - brakes

Specs Ford-New Holland 8970 New Holland TG230
ABS No No
Brake assist No No
Braking system n.d. n.d.
Differential No No
Brake type disc brakes, wet brakes n.d.
Discs Single

Ford-New Holland 8970 vs New Holland TG230 - dimensions

Specs Ford-New Holland 8970 New Holland TG230
Weight n.d. from 12020 kg (depending by model)
Weight with ROPS n.d. n.d.
Weight with cab n.d. n.d.
Length 4996 mm n.d.
Height n.d. n.d.
Width 2456 mm n.d.
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 n.d.
Front tires n.d. n.d.
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 New Holland TG230 - drive

Specs Ford-New Holland 8970 New Holland TG230
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 No
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 New Holland TG230 - hydraulics

Specs Ford-New Holland 8970 New Holland TG230
Three-point hitch n.d. n.d.
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 Yes
Closed n.d. Yes
Central No Yes
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 New Holland TG230 - transmission

Specs Ford-New Holland 8970 New Holland TG230
Synchronous transmission n.d. n.d.
Transmission mechanically synchronized No, electro-hydraulic control n/a
PowerShift Yes No
PowerShuttle No No
Additional two clutches (dual clutch gearbox), electro-hydraulic clutch control, fast shifting
Hydrostatic transmission n.d. n.d.
Forward gears 32 18
Reverse gears 18 4
Creeper n.d. n.d.

Ford-New Holland 8970 vs New Holland TG230 - equipment

Specs Ford-New Holland 8970 New Holland TG230
Clevis Yes (???) Yes (???)
Lower catch n.d. n.d.
Air conditioning n.d. n.d.