New Holland 8870A Specs ( 2001-2003 )
Overview
The New Holland 8870A is a row-crop farm tractor manufactured between 2001 and 2003, powered by a 7.5L 6-cylinder turbocharged intercooled diesel engine. It features a 16-speed full power shift transmission and is available in 2WD, 4WD, and SuperSteer configurations with weights ranging from 17,250 to 19,590 pounds. This model is equipped with a Category III rear hitch providing 14,811 pounds of lift capacity and a claimed PTO output of 180 hp.
Ideal Applications
Engine and PTO Performance:
The liquid-cooled 456 ci engine is rated at 2100 RPM and operates with a 17.5:1 compression ratio to deliver a claimed 180 hp via an independent 1000 RPM rear PTO.
Hydraulic and Hitch Configuration:
Equipped with a closed center load-sensing system, the tractor provides a pump flow of 31 gpm at 3000 psi and utilizes electronic draft sensing to manage its 14,811-pound rear lift capacity.
Transmission and Chassis Variants:
The mechanical layout consists of a 16-speed full power shift transmission with 16 forward and 9 reverse gears, compatible with 2WD, 4WD, or SuperSteer front axle options.
Production
| Description | Row-Crop tractor |
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| Manufacturer | New Holland |
Engine
| Engine type | New Holland 7.5L 6-cyl diesel |
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| Bore/Stroke | 4.40x5.00 inches (112 x 127 mm) |
| Compression | 17.5:1 |
| Coolant capacity | 28 qts (26.5 L) |
| Description | New Holland / turbocharged intercooled diesel / 6-cylinder / liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 456 ci (7.5 L) |
| Oil capacity | 22.5 qts (21.3 L) |
| Rated RPM | 2100 |
| Starter | electric |
| Starter volts | 12 |
| PTO (claimed) | 180 hp (134.2 kW) |
Transmission
| Gears | 16 forward and 9 reverse |
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| Transmission type | 16-speed full power shift |
| Type | full power shift |
Mechanical
| Cab | Cab standard with air-conditioning. |
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| Description | Power steering |
| Differential lock | electro-hydraulic |
| Drive type | Two- or four-wheel drive |
Capacity
| Fuel | 110 gal (416.4 L) |
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| Hydraulic system | 37 gal (140.0 L) |
Hydraulics
| Capacity | 37 gal (140.0 L) |
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| Pressure | 3000 psi (206.8 bar) |
| Pump flow | 31 gpm (117.3 lpm) |
| Type | closed center load-sensing |
| Valves | 3 or 4 |
Hitch
| Control | electronic draft sensing |
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| Rear lift | 14811 lbs (6718 kg) |
| Rear Type | III |
PTO
| Clutch | wet disc |
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| Rear PTO | independent |
| Rear PTO Type | 1000 |
Electrical
| Batteries | 2 |
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| Battery CCA | 850 |
| Battery volts | 12 |
| Charging amps | 130 |
| Charging system | alternator |
| Ground | negative |
Dimensions & Tires
| 2WD Front tread | 61 to 89 inches (154 to 226 cm) |
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| 2WD Wheelbase | 118.3 inches (300 cm) |
| 4WD Front tread | 60 to 89 inches (152 to 226 cm) |
| 4WD Wheelbase | 118.3 inches (300 cm) |
| Bar rear axle | 4.13 by 112 inches (104 by 2844 mm) / 4.13 by 120 inches (104 by 3048 mm) |
| Ground clearance | 18.6 inches (47 cm) |
| Height (cab) | 122 inches (309 cm) |
| Height (exhaust) | 124 inches (314 cm) |
| Length | 212 inches (538 cm) |
| SuperSteer Front tread | 60 to 88 inches (152 to 223 cm) |
| SuperSteer Wheelbase | 122.6 inches (311 cm) |
| 2WD Wheelbase | 118.3 inches (300 cm) |
| 4WD Wheelbase | 118.3 inches (300 cm) |
| SuperSteer Wheelbase | 122.6 inches (311 cm) |
| Weight | 17250 to 19590 pounds |
New Holland 8870A Weight
| 2WD Shipping | 17250 lbs (7824 kg) |
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| 4WD Shipping | 18690 lbs (8477 kg) |
| SuperSteer Shipping | 19590 lbs (8886 kg) |
New Holland 8870A attachments
| Description | front-end loader |
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References
| Description | New Holland 70A 145 to 210 PTO hp Tractors published in 2001 |
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Speeds
| Description | With 18.4-42 rear tires. |
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