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New Holland 8870 vs New Holland 8870A
Verdict: New Holland 8870 vs New Holland 8870A
The New Holland 8870 and the New Holland 8870A are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. New Holland 8870 leads on rated power with 186 hp against 180 hp. New Holland 8870 is the lighter machine (16,700 kg vs 17,250 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. New Holland 8870A is the newer design (2001 vs 1993). In short: choose the New Holland 8870 for outright pulling power, or the New Holland 8870A if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.
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New Holland
85
Fit score
Best match
Clear
New Holland
85
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
186 hp
180 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
New HollandReference
New HollandReference
Creeper range added to standard power shift transmission. With tractor in neutral and inching pedal pressed, toggle button is used to enter/exit creeper range.Reference
With 18.4-42 rear tires.Reference
Differential lock
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electro-hydraulicReference
Engine
Engine
156.6 kWReference
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Drawbar (tested)
124.0 kWReference
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Displacement
7.5 LReference
7.5 LReference
Bore/Stroke
112 x 127 mmReference
112 x 127 mmReference
Power
156.6 kWReference
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Compression
17.5:1Reference
17.5:1Reference
Rated RPM
2100Reference
2100Reference
Firing order
1-5-3-6-2-4Reference
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Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Starter power
4.5 kWReference
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Coolant capacity
25.0 LReference
26.5 LReference
Intake valve clearance
0.356 mmReference
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Exhaust valve clearance
0.432 mmReference
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Oil capacity
20.8 LReference
21.3 LReference
Max power
124.0 kWReference
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Power at rated engine speed
138.6 kWReference
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Starter
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electricReference
Transmission
Gears
32 forward and 18 reverseReference
16 forward and 9 reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)
134.2 kWReference
134.2 kWReference
PTO (tested)
149.6 kWReference
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Hydraulic system
139.7 LReference
140.0 LReference
Type
creeperReference
full power shiftReference
Capacity
139.7 LReference
140.0 LReference
Pressure
189.6 barReference
206.8 barReference
Valves
3Reference
3 or 4Reference
Pump flow
90.8 lpmReference
208.2 lpmReference
Total flow
208.2 lpmReference
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Rear Type
IIIReference
IIIReference
Rear lift
5670 kgReference
6718 kgReference
Rear PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Clutch
electro-hydraulic wet discReference
wet discReference
Rear PTO Type
1000 (1.375)Reference
1000Reference
Engine RPM
1000@1903Reference
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Power at rated PTO speed
149.3 kWReference
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Control
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electronic draft sensingReference
Capacities
Fuel
416.4 LReference
416.4 LReference
Front hubs
1.6 LReference
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Front diff.
12.3 LReference
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Max capacity
14288 kgReference
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Dimensions
Wheelbase
311 cmReference
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Weight
16700 to 19000 poundsReference
17250 to 19590 poundsReference
Front tire
14L-16.1Reference
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Rear tire
18.4R42Reference
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Ag front
16.9R28 (4WD)Reference
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Ag rear
18.4R42Reference
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Length
499 cmReference
538 cmReference
Width
245 cmReference
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Height (cab)
308 cmReference
309 cmReference
Height (exhaust)
315 cmReference
314 cmReference
Clearance (front axle)
50 cmReference
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Clearance (drawbar)
47 cmReference
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Front tread
157 to 220 cmReference
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Rear tread
153 to 325 cmReference
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Operating
8618 kgReference
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2WD Wheelbase
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300 cmReference
4WD Wheelbase
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300 cmReference
SuperSteer Wheelbase
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311 cmReference
Ground clearance
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47 cmReference
Bar rear axle
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104 by 3048 mmReference
2WD Front tread
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154 to 226 cmReference
4WD Front tread
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152 to 226 cmReference
SuperSteer Front tread
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152 to 223 cmReference
2WD Shipping
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7824 kgReference
4WD Shipping
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8477 kgReference
SuperSteer Shipping
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8886 kgReference
New Holland 8870 attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging system
alternatorReference
alternatorReference
Charging amps
130Reference
130Reference
Batteries
2Reference
2Reference
Battery CCA
950Reference
850Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Test results
Fuel use
39.4 l/hourReference
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Max pull
8414 kgReference
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Speeds
New Holland 8870A attachments
Fit score weighs budget, operation size, crop match and data confidence against the details above. It’s guidance, not advice — always confirm with a dealer demo.