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New Holland 8970 vs New Holland 9280
Verdict: New Holland 8970 vs New Holland 9280
The New Holland 8970 and the New Holland 9280 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. New Holland 9280 leads on rated power with 220 hp against 212 hp. New Holland 9280 is the lighter machine (10,518 kg vs 16,950 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. New Holland 9280 is the newer design (1994 vs 1993). In short: choose the New Holland 9280 for outright pulling power, or the New Holland 8970 if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.
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New Holland
85
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New Holland
85
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Rated power
212 hp
220 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
New HollandReference
VersatileReference
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
Four synchronized gears in three ranges, plus reverse range.Reference
Distributor
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New HollandReference
Final drives
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outboard planetaryReference
Engine
Engine
179.0 kWReference
186.4 kWReference
Drawbar (tested)
141.3 kWReference
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Displacement
7.5 LReference
10.0 LReference
Bore/Stroke
112 x 127 mmReference
125 x 136 mmReference
Power
179.0 kWReference
186.4 kWReference
Compression
17.5:1Reference
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Rated RPM
2100Reference
2100Reference
Firing order
1-5-3-6-2-4Reference
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Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Starter power
4.5 kWReference
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Coolant capacity
25.0 LReference
52.1 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
48.0 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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Idle RPM
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875-2100Reference
Operating RPM
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1700-2100Reference
Torque
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1144.5 NmReference
Torque RPM
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1300Reference
Starter
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electricReference
Transmission
Gears
32 forward and 18 reverseReference
12 forward and 4 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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Transmission
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Quadra-SyncReference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)
156.6 kWReference
164.1 kWReference
PTO (tested)
167.5 kWReference
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Hydraulic system
139.7 LReference
57.9 LReference
Type
creeperReference
partially synchronizedReference
Capacity
139.7 LReference
57.9 LReference
Pressure
189.6 barReference
172.4 barReference
Valves
3Reference
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Pump flow
90.8 lpmReference
94.6 lpmReference
Total flow
208.2 lpmReference
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Rear Type
IIIReference
IVNReference
Rear lift
6804 kgReference
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Rear PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Clutch
electro-hydraulic wet discReference
hydraulic wet discReference
Rear PTO Type
1000 (1.375)Reference
1000 (1.75)Reference
Engine RPM
1000@1903Reference
1000@2100Reference
Power at rated PTO speed
167.4 kWReference
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Steering flow
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102.2 lpmReference
Control
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electronic position controlReference
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)
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5784 kgReference
Capacities
Fuel
416.4 LReference
927.3 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
338 cmReference
Weight
16950 to 19350 poundsReference
10518 kgReference
Front tire
14L-16.1Reference
20.8x38Reference
Rear tire
18.4R42Reference
20.8x38Reference
Ag front
16.9R28 (4WD)Reference
20.8x38Reference
Ag rear
18.4R42Reference
20.8x38Reference
Length
499 cmReference
674 cmReference
Width
245 cmReference
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Height (cab)
308 cmReference
342 cmReference
Height (exhaust)
315 cmReference
367 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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Shipping weight
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10518 kgReference
Max weight
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12700 kgReference
Ground clearance
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44 cmReference
New Holland 8970 attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging system
alternatorReference
alternatorReference
Charging amps
130Reference
130Reference
Batteries
2Reference
3Reference
Battery CCA
950Reference
625Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Battery options
2 | 2Reference
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Total cold cranking amps
950 CCAReference
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Battery Group
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31Reference
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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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.