Compare/New Holland 8870 vs New Holland T7.230

New Holland 8870 vs New Holland T7.230

Verdict: New Holland 8870 vs New Holland T7.230

The New Holland 8870 and the New Holland T7.230 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 T7.230 is the lighter machine (15,322 kg vs 16,700 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. New Holland T7.230 is the newer design (2014 vs 1993). In short: choose the New Holland 8870 for outright pulling power, or the New Holland T7.230 if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.

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Fit & specs

New Holland

Fit score

Best match

Clear

New Holland

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

186 hp

180 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

New HollandReference

New Holland (a part of CNH)Reference

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

Pull at 5.5 KPHReference

Original price

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$203,860 (2017 CVT )Reference

Final drives

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inboard planetaryReference

Engine

156.6 kWReference

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Drawbar (tested)

124.0 kWReference

87.4 kWReference

Displacement

7.5 LReference

6.7 LReference

Bore/Stroke

112 x 127 mmReference

104 x 132 mmReference

Power

156.6 kWReference

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Compression

17.5:1Reference

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Rated RPM

2100Reference

2200Reference

Firing order

1-5-3-6-2-4Reference

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Starter volts

12Reference

Starter power

4.5 kWReference

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Coolant capacity

25.0 LReference

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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

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Max power

124.0 kWReference

87.4 kWReference

Power at rated engine speed

138.6 kWReference

107.0 kWReference

Fuel tank

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393.6 LReference

Exhaust fluid (DEF)

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49.2 LReference

Engine (gross)

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134.2 kWReference

Engine (max)

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167.8 kWReference

Emissions

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Tier IVReference

Emission control

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selective catalytic reductionReference

Rated Power (gross)

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134.2 kWReference

Maximum Power (gross)

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167.8 kWReference

Fuel system

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electronic high-pressure common rail direct injectionReference

Cooling system

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viscous fanReference

Starter

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electricReference

Transmission

Gears

32 forward and 18 reverseReference

infinite forward and reverseReference

Transmission

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Auto CommandReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

134.2 kWReference

111.9 kWReference

PTO (tested)

149.6 kWReference

129.4 kWReference

Hydraulic system

139.7 LReference

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Type

creeperReference

continuously-variable transmission (CVT)Reference

Capacity

139.7 LReference

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Pressure

189.6 barReference

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Valves

3Reference

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Pump flow

90.8 lpmReference

170.3 lpmReference

Total flow

208.2 lpmReference

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Rear Type

IIIReference

III/IIReference

Rear lift

5670 kgReference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

Clutch

electro-hydraulic wet discReference

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Rear PTO Type

1000 (1.375)Reference

540/1000Reference

Engine RPM

1000@1903Reference

1000E@1583Reference

Power at rated PTO speed

149.3 kWReference

128.0 kWReference

Rear valves

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4 or 5Reference

Mid valves

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3Reference

Control

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electronic lower-link draft controlReference

Rear lift (at ends)

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7199 kgReference

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

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4874 kgReference

Front PTO

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independentReference

Front PTO Type

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1000Reference

Capacities

Fuel

416.4 LReference

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Front hubs

1.6 LReference

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Front diff.

12.3 LReference

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Max capacity

14288 kgReference

13000 kgReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

311 cmReference

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Weight

16700 to 19000 poundsReference

15322 to 16094 poundsReference

Front tire

14L-16.1Reference

380/85R34Reference

Rear tire

18.4R42Reference

480/80R46Reference

Ag front

16.9R28 (4WD)Reference

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Ag rear

18.4R42Reference

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Length

499 cmReference

577 cmReference

Width

245 cmReference

246 cmReference

Height (cab)

308 cmReference

311 cmReference

Height (exhaust)

315 cmReference

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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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Standard Wheelbase

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288 cmReference

Suspension Wheelbase

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288 cmReference

SuperSteer Wheelbase

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297 cmReference

Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 380/85R34. Rear: 480/80R46Reference

Front axle

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SuperSteer 4WDReference

Bar rear axle

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91 mmReference

Standard Shipping

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6950 kgReference

Suspension Shipping

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7300 kgReference

SuperSteer Shipping

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7100 kgReference

New Holland 8870 attachments

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

Charging amps

130Reference

200Reference

Batteries

2Reference

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Battery CCA

950Reference

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Battery volts

12Reference

Test results

Fuel use

39.4 l/hourReference

31.4 l/hourReference

Max pull

8414 kgReference

7532 kgReference

Speeds

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.