The New Holland 8970A tractor PTO horsepower is 210 hp | 156.6 kW.
PTO HP210 hp | 156.6 kW
Displacement456 ci | 7.5 L
New Holland 8970A Horsepower Specs
PTO horsepower claimed
210 hp | 156.6 kW
New Holland 8970A Useful Horsepower Calculations
Engine size per PTO horsepower
2.2 ci per PTO hp
PTO horsepower per liter
28 PTO hp per L
Fuel tank per PTO horsepower
0.5 gal per PTO hp
Rated speed per PTO horsepower
10 rpm per PTO hp
New Holland 8970A Engine Specs
Engine type
turbocharged intercooled diesel
Displacement
456 ci | 7.5 L
Bore and stroke
4.40×5.00 inches | 112 x 127 mm
Compression
17.5:1
Rated RPM
2100
New Holland 8970A Fuel, Cooling, Starting & Service Specs
Fuel capacity
110 gal | 416.4 L
Starter volts
12
Battery volts
12
New Holland 8970A Horsepower Comparison Charts
PTO horsepower comparison
This model
210 hp
Average
175 hp
Low
100 hp
High
320 hp
Displacement comparison
This model
456 ci
Average
520 ci
Low
360 ci
High
750 ci
Rated RPM comparison
This model
2,100 rpm
Average
2,100 rpm
Low
1,600 rpm
High
2,500 rpm
Engine size per PTO HP
This model
2.2 ci/hp
Average
3.3 ci/hp
Low
2 ci/hp
High
5.2 ci/hp
Benchmarks use practical low, average and high ranges for the large ag tractor category. Use the operator manual and actual engine/tractor configuration before sizing implements or judging working power.
New Holland 8970A Horsepower FAQ
How much PTO horsepower does the New Holland 8970A have?
The listed PTO output is 210 hp, above the 175 hp benchmark average. That is the number to use for mowers, balers, augers, pumps and other PTO tools that need up to about 210 hp.
How big is the New Holland 8970A engine?
The engine displacement is 456 ci, below the 520 ci benchmark average. Smaller displacement usually means less engine size behind each horsepower number.
Is the New Holland 8970A engine stressed for its PTO horsepower?
The engine has about 2.2 cubic inches per PTO hp, using 456 ci and 210 PTO hp. That is a smaller-displacement, higher-output style result.
How much PTO horsepower per liter does the New Holland 8970A make?
The output density is about 28 PTO hp per liter, using 210 PTO hp and 7.5 L of displacement. Higher hp/L means more output squeezed from each liter; lower hp/L usually means a more relaxed engine tune.
What rpm is the New Holland 8970A rated at?
The rated speed is 2,100 rpm, close to the 2,100 rpm benchmark average. The 2,100 rpm figure is around normal for this class.
Official information note
Horsepower and engine specs can vary by year, market, engine option, fuel system, test standard and tractor configuration. Check the operator manual, spec plate, parts book and official newholland.com website before buying parts, sizing implements or making repair decisions.
