Compare/New Holland 8870 vs New Holland T7.235

New Holland 8870 vs New Holland T7.235

Verdict: New Holland 8870 vs New Holland T7.235

The New Holland 8870 and the New Holland T7.235 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 185 hp. New Holland T7.235 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 T7.235 is the newer design (2011 vs 1993). In short: choose the New Holland 8870 for outright pulling power, or the New Holland T7.235 if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.

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Acreage600 acBudgetMain crop / use

Fit & specs

New Holland

Fit score

Best match

Clear

New Holland

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

186 hp

185 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

Gear 7 used for pull test.Reference

Steering

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hydrostatic powerReference

Brakes

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engine exhaust brakeReference

Trailer brakes

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pneumaticReference

Engine

156.6 kWReference

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Drawbar (tested)

124.0 kWReference

110.1 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

110.1 kWReference

Power at rated engine speed

138.6 kWReference

123.4 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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138.0 kWReference

Engine (max)

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174.5 kWReference

Emissions

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Interim Tier 4Reference

Emission control

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selective catalytic reduction (SCR)Reference

Rated Power (gross)

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138.0 kWReference

Maximum Power (gross)

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174.5 kWReference

Fuel system

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high pressure common railReference

Cooling system

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reversible fanReference

Torque

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862.4 NmReference

Torque RPM

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1500Reference

Starter

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electricReference

Transmission

Gears

32 forward and 18 reverseReference

infinite forward and reverseReference

Transmission

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AutoCommandReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

134.2 kWReference

111.9 kWReference

PTO (tested)

149.6 kWReference

139.8 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

149.5 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

Rear PTO Type

1000 (1.375)Reference

1000/1000EReference

Engine RPM

1000@1903Reference

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Power at rated PTO speed

149.3 kWReference

138.0 kWReference

Rear valves

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3 to 5Reference

Mid valves

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3Reference

Steering flow

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64.3 lpmReference

Control

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electronic draft controlReference

Rear lift (at ends)

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5800 kgReference

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

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4874 kgReference

Rear Arms

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flex link endsReference

Front Hitch

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optionalReference

Front lift (at ends)

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3784 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

297 cmReference

Weight

16700 to 19000 poundsReference

15322 to 16094 poundsReference

Front tire

14L-16.1Reference

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Rear tire

18.4R42Reference

20.8R42Reference

Ag front

16.9R28 (4WD)Reference

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Ag rear

18.4R42Reference

20.8R42Reference

Length

499 cmReference

577 cmReference

Width

245 cmReference

246 cmReference

Height (cab)

308 cmReference

304 cmReference

Height (exhaust)

315 cmReference

311 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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Ground clearance

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47 cmReference

Front axle

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SuperSteerReference

Bar rear axle

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3022 mmReference

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

1300Reference

Battery volts

12Reference

Battery AH

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176Reference

Test results

Fuel use

39.4 l/hourReference

35.6 l/hourReference

Max pull

8414 kgReference

7554 kgReference

Speeds

New Holland T7.235 attachments

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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.