Compare/New Holland 8870A vs New Holland TG215

New Holland 8870A vs New Holland TG215

Verdict: New Holland 8870A vs New Holland TG215

The New Holland 8870A and the New Holland TG215 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. New Holland 8870A leads on rated power with 180 hp against 178 hp. New Holland TG215 is the lighter machine (9,593 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 TG215 is the newer design (2006 vs 2001). In short: choose the New Holland 8870A for outright pulling power, or the New Holland TG215 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

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Best match

Clear

Rated power

180 hp

178 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

New HollandReference

With 18.4-42 rear tires.Reference

Gear 2 used for pull test.Reference

Differential lock

electro-hydraulicReference

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Steering

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hydrostatic powerReference

Engine

Displacement

7.5 LReference

8.3 LReference

Bore/Stroke

112 x 127 mmReference

114 x 135 mmReference

Compression

17.5:1Reference

Rated RPM

2100Reference

2200Reference

Starter

electricReference

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Starter volts

12Reference

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Oil capacity

21.3 LReference

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Coolant capacity

26.5 LReference

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Fuel tank

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681.3 LReference

Engine

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164.8 kWReference

Drawbar (tested)

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115.3 kWReference

Power

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164.8 kWReference

Air cleaner

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dual paper elementsReference

Max power

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115.3 kWReference

Power at rated engine speed

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132.7 kWReference

Transmission

Gears

16 forward and 9 reverseReference

19 forward and 4 reverseReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

134.2 kWReference

130.5 kWReference

Hydraulic system

140.0 LReference

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Type

full power shiftReference

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

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Rear Type

IIIReference

Control

electronic draft sensingReference

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Rear lift

6718 kgReference

7427 kgReference

Rear PTO

independentReference

Clutch

wet discReference

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Rear PTO Type

1000Reference

540/1000 (1.375)Reference

PTO (tested)

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159.4 kWReference

Power at rated PTO speed

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159.1 kWReference

Capacities

Fuel

416.4 LReference

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Dimensions

2WD Wheelbase

300 cmReference

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4WD Wheelbase

300 cmReference

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SuperSteer Wheelbase

311 cmReference

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Weight

17250 to 19590 poundsReference

9593 kgReference

Length

538 cmReference

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Height (cab)

309 cmReference

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Height (exhaust)

314 cmReference

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Ground clearance

47 cmReference

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Bar rear axle

104 by 3048 mmReference

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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

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Wheelbase

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328 cmReference

Operating weight

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9593 kgReference

Ballasted weight

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11015 kgReference

New Holland 8870A attachments

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

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Charging system

alternatorReference

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Charging amps

130Reference

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Batteries

2Reference

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Battery CCA

850Reference

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Battery volts

12Reference

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Speeds

New Holland TG215 attachments

Test results

Fuel use

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44.3 l/hourReference

Max pull

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10890 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.