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New Holland 8870 vs New Holland TG230
Verdict: New Holland 8870 vs New Holland TG230
The New Holland 8870 and the New Holland TG230 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. New Holland TG230 leads on rated power with 193 hp against 186 hp. New Holland 8870 is the lighter machine (16,700 kg vs 19,582 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. New Holland TG230 is the newer design (2002 vs 1993). In short: choose the New Holland TG230 for outright pulling power, or the New Holland 8870 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
85
Fit score
Best match
Clear
New Holland
85
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
186 hp
193 hp
Confidence
40%
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
With 20.8R42 rear tires.Reference
Differential lock
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electro-hydraulicReference
Engine
Engine
156.6 kWReference
171.5 kWReference
Drawbar (tested)
124.0 kWReference
121.8 kWReference
Displacement
7.5 LReference
8.3 LReference
Bore/Stroke
112 x 127 mmReference
114 x 135 mmReference
Power
156.6 kWReference
171.5 kWReference
Compression
17.5:1Reference
18:1Reference
Rated RPM
2100Reference
2200Reference
Firing order
1-5-3-6-2-4Reference
1-5-3-6-2-4Reference
Starter volts
12Reference
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
0.254 mmReference
Exhaust valve clearance
0.432 mmReference
0.508 mmReference
Oil capacity
20.8 LReference
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Max power
124.0 kWReference
121.8 kWReference
Power at rated engine speed
138.6 kWReference
144.2 kWReference
Fuel tank
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605.6 LReference
Air cleaner
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dry two-stageReference
Idle RPM
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850-2485Reference
Transmission
Gears
32 forward and 18 reverseReference
24 forward and 6 reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)
134.2 kWReference
141.7 kWReference
PTO (tested)
149.6 kWReference
161.3 kWReference
Hydraulic system
139.7 LReference
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Type
creeperReference
creeperReference
Capacity
139.7 LReference
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Pressure
189.6 barReference
202.0 barReference
Valves
3Reference
3 to 5Reference
Pump flow
90.8 lpmReference
257.4 lpmReference
Total flow
208.2 lpmReference
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Rear Type
IIIReference
III/IIINReference
Rear lift
5670 kgReference
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Rear PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Clutch
electro-hydraulic wet discReference
electro-hydraulic wet discReference
Rear PTO Type
1000 (1.375)Reference
540/1000 (1.375)Reference
Engine RPM
1000@1903Reference
1000@2000Reference
Power at rated PTO speed
149.3 kWReference
159.3 kWReference
Control
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position and electronic draft controlReference
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)
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6704 kgReference
Front Hitch
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IIINReference
Front lift (at 24"/610mm)
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4286 kgReference
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
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Dimensions
Wheelbase
311 cmReference
328 cmReference
Weight
16700 to 19000 poundsReference
19582 to 20382 poundsReference
Front tire
14L-16.1Reference
16.9R30Reference
Rear tire
18.4R42Reference
20.8R42Reference
Ag front
16.9R28 (4WD)Reference
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Ag rear
18.4R42Reference
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Length
499 cmReference
518 cmReference
Width
245 cmReference
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Height (cab)
308 cmReference
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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
9226 kgReference
Standard tires (ag)
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Front: 16.9R30. Rear: 20.8R42Reference
Height
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314 cmReference
Ground clearance
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42 cmReference
Front axle
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TerraGlideReference
Shipping
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9060 kgReference
Ballasted
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11478 kgReference
New Holland 8870 attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging system
alternatorReference
alternatorReference
Charging amps
130Reference
135Reference
Batteries
2Reference
2Reference
Battery CCA
950Reference
1000Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Battery Group
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31Reference
Test results
Fuel use
39.4 l/hourReference
48.8 l/hourReference
Max pull
8414 kgReference
8993 kgReference
Speeds
Variants
MX230
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similar CaseIH modelReference
New Holland TG230 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.