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New Holland 8970 vs New Holland 8970A

Verdict: New Holland 8970 vs New Holland 8970A

The New Holland 8970 and the New Holland 8970A are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. New Holland 8970 leads on rated power with 212 hp against 210 hp. New Holland 8970 is the lighter machine (16,950 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 8970A is the newer design (2001 vs 1993). In short: choose the New Holland 8970 for outright pulling power, or the New Holland 8970A 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

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Best match

Clear

Rated power

212 hp

210 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

New HollandReference

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 18.4-42 rear tires.Reference

Differential lock

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electro-hydraulicReference

Engine

179.0 kWReference

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Drawbar (tested)

141.3 kWReference

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Displacement

7.5 LReference

Bore/Stroke

112 x 127 mmReference

Power

179.0 kWReference

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Compression

17.5:1Reference

Rated RPM

2100Reference

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

26.5 LReference

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

21.3 LReference

Max power

141.3 kWReference

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Power at rated engine speed

158.4 kWReference

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Fuel Type

DieselReference

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No of Cylinders

6 cylinderReference

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Rated engine speed

2,100 RPMReference

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Bore and stroke

4.4x5.0 inchesReference

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Compression ratio

17.5:1Reference

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Cooling system

liquid-cooledReference

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Starter

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electricReference

Transmission

Gears

32 forward and 18 reverseReference

16 forward and 9 reverseReference

Transmission Type

PowershiftReference

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forward and reverse options

Full Powershift - 16 F and 8 R | Creeper - 32 F and 18 RReference

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PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

156.6 kWReference

PTO (tested)

167.5 kWReference

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Hydraulic system

139.7 LReference

140.0 LReference

Type

creeperReference

full power shiftReference

Capacity

139.7 LReference

140.0 LReference

Pressure

189.6 barReference

206.8 barReference

Valves

3Reference

3 or 4Reference

Pump flow

90.8 lpmReference

208.2 lpmReference

Total flow

208.2 lpmReference

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Rear Type

IIIReference

Rear lift

6804 kgReference

6718 kgReference

Rear PTO

independentReference

Clutch

electro-hydraulic wet discReference

wet discReference

Rear PTO Type

1000 (1.375)Reference

1000Reference

Engine RPM

1000@1903Reference

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Power at rated PTO speed

167.4 kWReference

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Control

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electronic draft sensingReference

Capacities

Fuel

416.4 LReference

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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Fuel tank

416.4 LReference

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Crankcase oil volume

22 qtsReference

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Dimensions

Wheelbase

311 cmReference

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Weight

16950 to 19350 poundsReference

17250 to 19590 poundsReference

Front tire

14L-16.1Reference

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Rear tire

18.4R42Reference

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Ag front

16.9R28 (4WD)Reference

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Ag rear

18.4R42Reference

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Length

499 cmReference

538 cmReference

Width

245 cmReference

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Height (cab)

308 cmReference

309 cmReference

Height (exhaust)

315 cmReference

314 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

8777 kgReference

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2WD Wheelbase

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300 cmReference

4WD Wheelbase

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300 cmReference

SuperSteer Wheelbase

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311 cmReference

Ground clearance

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47 cmReference

Bar rear axle

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104 by 3048 mmReference

2WD Front tread

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154 to 226 cmReference

4WD Front tread

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152 to 226 cmReference

SuperSteer Front tread

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152 to 223 cmReference

2WD Shipping

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7824 kgReference

4WD Shipping

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8477 kgReference

SuperSteer Shipping

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8886 kgReference

New Holland 8970 attachments

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

Charging amps

130Reference

Batteries

2Reference

Battery CCA

950Reference

850Reference

Battery volts

12Reference

Battery options

2 | 2Reference

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Total cold cranking amps

950 CCAReference

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Test results

Fuel use

44.7 l/hourReference

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Max pull

12705 kgReference

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Speeds

General

Make & Model

New HollandReference

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Power

Rated Power

240 hpReference

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PTO

Rear PTO Power

AvailableReference

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Rear PTO RPM

1,000 RPMReference

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Steering & brakes

Brakes

Wet disc brakesReference

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Steering type

Power steeringReference

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Hydraulics

Hydraulics Type

closed center load sensingReference

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Maximum operating pressure

2,750 psiReference

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Remote Valves

3 ValvesReference

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Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)

Category IIIReference

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Rear Hitch maximum lift capacity

6,803.9 kgReference

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Dimensions & weight

Height Over Cab

308.1 cmReference

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Overall Height

316 cmReference

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Overall Length

499.6 cmReference

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Overall Width

245.6 cmReference

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Drawbar clearance

47.2 cmReference

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Front axle clearance

50.5 cmReference

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Wheels & tyres

Rear Wheel Type

18.4R42Reference

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Rear wheel tread range

60.3 to 128 inchesReference

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Front Wheel Type

14L-16.1 (2WD) | 16.9R28 (4WD)Reference

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Front Wheel tread range

62 to 87 inchesReference

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Operator station

Cab Availability

Cab standardReference

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New Holland 8970A 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.