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New Holland 8970 vs New Holland 9282
Verdict: New Holland 8970 vs New Holland 9282
The New Holland 8970 and the New Holland 9282 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 212 hp. New Holland 8970 is the lighter machine (16,950 kg vs 17,122 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. New Holland 9282 is the newer design (1996 vs 1993). 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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Fit & specs
New Holland
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New Holland
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Rated power
212 hp
212 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
With 20.8R38 rear tires.Reference
Distributor
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New HollandReference
Steering
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hydrostatic powerReference
Engine
Engine
179.0 kWReference
193.9 kWReference
Drawbar (tested)
141.3 kWReference
149.6 kWReference
Displacement
7.5 LReference
8.3 LReference
Bore/Stroke
112 x 127 mmReference
114 x 135 mmReference
Power
179.0 kWReference
193.9 kWReference
Compression
17.5:1Reference
16.7:1Reference
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
54.9 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
21.6 LReference
Max power
141.3 kWReference
149.6 kWReference
Power at rated engine speed
158.4 kWReference
157.9 kWReference
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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Drawbar (claimed)
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149.1 kWReference
Air cleaner
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dual paper elementsReference
Idle RPM
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900-2500Reference
Torque
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1118.7 NmReference
Torque RPM
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1500Reference
Oil change
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250 hReference
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
158.1 kWReference
PTO (tested)
167.5 kWReference
174.2 kWReference
Hydraulic system
139.7 LReference
124.9 LReference
Type
creeperReference
partially synchronizedReference
Capacity
139.7 LReference
124.9 LReference
Pressure
189.6 barReference
155.1 barReference
Valves
3Reference
1 to 4Reference
Pump flow
90.8 lpmReference
170.3 lpmReference
Total flow
208.2 lpmReference
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Rear Type
IIIReference
IVN/3Reference
Rear lift
6804 kgReference
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Rear PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Clutch
electro-hydraulic wet discReference
11-inch 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
170.8 kWReference
SCV flow
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113.6 lpmReference
Steering flow
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102.2 lpmReference
Steering press.
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172.4 barReference
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)
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5896 kgReference
Capacities
Fuel
416.4 LReference
870.6 LReference
Front hubs
1.6 LReference
7.6 LReference
Front diff.
12.3 LReference
32.9 LReference
Max capacity
14288 kgReference
13154 kgReference
Fuel tank
416.4 LReference
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Crankcase oil volume
22 qtsReference
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Rear hubs
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7.6 LReference
Rear diff.
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32.9 LReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
311 cmReference
337 cmReference
Weight
16950 to 19350 poundsReference
17122 to 24805 poundsReference
Front tire
14L-16.1Reference
20.8R38Reference
Rear tire
18.4R42Reference
20.8R38Reference
Ag front
16.9R28 (4WD)Reference
20.8R38Reference
Ag rear
18.4R42Reference
20.8R38Reference
Length
499 cmReference
675 cmReference
Width
245 cmReference
382 cmReference
Height (cab)
308 cmReference
347 cmReference
Height (exhaust)
315 cmReference
372 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
11251 kgReference
Shipping
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7766 kgReference
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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Charging volts
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12Reference
Battery Group
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SAE31Reference
Test results
Fuel use
44.7 l/hourReference
57.2 l/hourReference
Max pull
12705 kgReference
11349 kgReference
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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9282 Serial Numbers
1996
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D103815Reference
1997
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D104389Reference
1998
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D106500Reference
1999
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D107868Reference
Location:
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Rear lower-left side of the tractor cab, just above platform.Reference
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.