Compare/New Holland 8870A vs New Holland T7.230

New Holland 8870A vs New Holland T7.230

Verdict: New Holland 8870A vs New Holland T7.230

The New Holland 8870A and the New Holland T7.230 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 180 hp. New Holland T7.230 is the lighter machine (15,322 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 T7.230 is the newer design (2014 vs 2001). Use the full side-by-side spec tables below to weigh the details against your own operation, and confirm with a dealer demo.

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New Holland

Fit score

Best match

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New Holland

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Best match

Clear

Rated power

180 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

New HollandReference

New Holland (a part of CNH)Reference

With 18.4-42 rear tires.Reference

Pull at 5.5 KPHReference

Differential lock

electro-hydraulicReference

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Original price

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$203,860 (2017 CVT )Reference

Final drives

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inboard planetaryReference

Engine

Displacement

7.5 LReference

6.7 LReference

Bore/Stroke

112 x 127 mmReference

104 x 132 mmReference

Compression

17.5:1Reference

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Rated RPM

2100Reference

2200Reference

Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

12Reference

Oil capacity

21.3 LReference

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Coolant capacity

26.5 LReference

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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

Drawbar (tested)

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87.4 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

Max power

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87.4 kWReference

Power at rated engine speed

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107.0 kWReference

Transmission

Gears

16 forward and 9 reverseReference

infinite forward and reverseReference

Transmission

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Auto CommandReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

134.2 kWReference

111.9 kWReference

Hydraulic system

140.0 LReference

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Type

full power shiftReference

continuously-variable transmission (CVT)Reference

Capacity

140.0 LReference

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Pressure

206.8 barReference

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Valves

3 or 4Reference

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Pump flow

208.2 lpmReference

170.3 lpmReference

Rear Type

IIIReference

III/IIReference

Control

electronic draft sensingReference

electronic lower-link draft controlReference

Rear lift

6718 kgReference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

Clutch

wet discReference

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Rear PTO Type

1000Reference

540/1000Reference

PTO (tested)

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129.4 kWReference

Rear valves

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4 or 5Reference

Mid valves

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3Reference

Rear lift (at ends)

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7199 kgReference

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

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4874 kgReference

Engine RPM

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1000E@1583Reference

Front PTO

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independentReference

Front PTO Type

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1000Reference

Power at rated PTO speed

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128.0 kWReference

Capacities

Fuel

416.4 LReference

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Max capacity

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13000 kgReference

Dimensions

2WD Wheelbase

300 cmReference

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4WD Wheelbase

300 cmReference

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SuperSteer Wheelbase

311 cmReference

297 cmReference

Weight

17250 to 19590 poundsReference

15322 to 16094 poundsReference

Length

538 cmReference

577 cmReference

Height (cab)

309 cmReference

311 cmReference

Height (exhaust)

314 cmReference

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Ground clearance

47 cmReference

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Bar rear axle

104 by 3048 mmReference

91 mmReference

2WD Front tread

154 to 226 cmReference

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4WD Front tread

152 to 226 cmReference

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SuperSteer Front tread

152 to 223 cmReference

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2WD Shipping

7824 kgReference

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4WD Shipping

8477 kgReference

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SuperSteer Shipping

8886 kgReference

7100 kgReference

Standard Wheelbase

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288 cmReference

Suspension Wheelbase

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288 cmReference

Front tire

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380/85R34Reference

Rear tire

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480/80R46Reference

Standard tires (ag)

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

Width

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246 cmReference

Front axle

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SuperSteer 4WDReference

Standard Shipping

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6950 kgReference

Suspension Shipping

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7300 kgReference

New Holland 8870A attachments

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

Charging amps

130Reference

200Reference

Batteries

2Reference

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Battery CCA

850Reference

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Battery volts

12Reference

Speeds

Test results

Fuel use

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31.4 l/hourReference

Max pull

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7532 kgReference

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.