Compare/New Holland 8970 vs New Holland T7070

New Holland 8970 vs New Holland T7070

Verdict: New Holland 8970 vs New Holland T7070

The New Holland 8970 and the New Holland T7070 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 205 hp. New Holland T7070 is the lighter machine (7,248 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 8970 holds more fuel (416.4 L vs 405.0 L) for longer stints between fills. New Holland T7070 is the newer design (2009 vs 1993). In short: choose the New Holland 8970 for outright pulling power, or the New Holland T7070 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

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New Holland

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Rated power

212 hp

205 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

Pull at 5.2 KPHReference

Steering

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hydrostatic powerReference

Trailer brakes

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hydraulic optionalReference

Engine

179.0 kWReference

167.8 kWReference

Drawbar (tested)

141.3 kWReference

128.2 kWReference

Displacement

7.5 LReference

6.7 LReference

Bore/Stroke

112 x 127 mmReference

104 x 132 mmReference

Power

179.0 kWReference

167.8 kWReference

Compression

17.5:1Reference

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Rated RPM

2100Reference

2200Reference

Firing order

1-5-3-6-2-4Reference

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Starter volts

12Reference

Starter power

4.5 kWReference

4.2 kWReference

Coolant capacity

25.0 LReference

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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

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Max power

141.3 kWReference

128.2 kWReference

Power at rated engine speed

158.4 kWReference

152.7 kWReference

Fuel Type

DieselReference

No of Cylinders

6 cylinderReference

Rated engine speed

2,100 RPMReference

2,200 RPMReference

Bore and stroke

4.4x5.0 inchesReference

4.094x5.197 inchesReference

Compression ratio

17.5:1Reference

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Cooling system

liquid-cooledReference

Emissions

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Tier 3Reference

Maximum Power

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186.4 kWReference

Fuel system

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Bosch electronic common railReference

Air cleaner

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dryReference

Pre-heating

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grid heaterReference

Starter

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electricReference

Emissions compliance

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Tier 3Reference

Transmission

Gears

32 forward and 18 reverseReference

infinite forward and reverseReference

Transmission Type

PowershiftReference

CVTReference

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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AutoCommandReference

Wheel Drive

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4WDReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

156.6 kWReference

145.4 kWReference

PTO (tested)

167.5 kWReference

160.2 kWReference

Hydraulic system

139.7 LReference

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Type

creeperReference

continuously variable transmission (CVT)Reference

Capacity

139.7 LReference

410.6 ciReference

Pressure

189.6 barReference

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Valves

3Reference

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Pump flow

90.8 lpmReference

149.9 lpmReference

Total flow

208.2 lpmReference

214.2 lpmReference

Rear Type

IIIReference

3/2Reference

Rear lift

6804 kgReference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

Clutch

electro-hydraulic wet discReference

Rear PTO Type

1000 (1.375)Reference

1000 (1.75)Reference

Engine RPM

1000@1903Reference

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Power at rated PTO speed

167.4 kWReference

157.9 kWReference

Rear valves

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3 to 5Reference

Steering flow

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64.3 lpmReference

Control

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electronic lower-link draft controlReference

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

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7199 kgReference

Capacities

Fuel

416.4 LReference

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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

405.0 LReference

Crankcase oil volume

22 qtsReference

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Dimensions

Wheelbase

311 cmReference

288 cmReference

Weight

16950 to 19350 poundsReference

7248 kgReference

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

550 cmReference

Width

245 cmReference

233 cmReference

Height (cab)

308 cmReference

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Height (exhaust)

315 cmReference

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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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Height

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316 cmReference

Shipping weight

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7248 kgReference

Max weight

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13000 kgReference

Front axle

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0 mmReference

Bar rear axle

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3022 mmReference

New Holland 8970 attachments

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

Charging amps

130Reference

200 (optional)Reference

Batteries

2Reference

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Battery CCA

950Reference

1300Reference

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

48.8 l/hourReference

Max pull

12705 kgReference

8827 kgReference

Speeds

General

Make & Model

New HollandReference

Cruise control

—

AvailableReference

SCV control

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JoystickReference

Front Axle Type

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TerraLock | SuperSteer | TerraGlide suspension inch diameterReference

Country of manufacturer

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EnglandReference

Power

Rated Power

240 hpReference

225 hpReference

PTO

Rear PTO Power

AvailableReference

Rear PTO RPM

1,000 RPMReference

PTO Power

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195 hpReference

Steering & brakes

Brakes

Wet disc brakesReference

hydraulic wet discReference

Steering type

Power steeringReference

hydrostatic powerReference

Hydraulics

Hydraulics Type

closed center load sensingReference

closed center load sensing (CCLS)Reference

Maximum operating pressure

2,750 psiReference

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Remote Valves

3 ValvesReference

3 to 5 ValvesReference

Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)

Category IIIReference

Category 3/2Reference

Rear Hitch maximum lift capacity

6,803.9 kgReference

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Capacity Valves

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24 ValvesReference

Pump Rated Output (total)

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56.6 gpmReference

Steering & Implements flow

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17 gpm (39.6 gpm)Reference

Rear Hitch Sensing Type

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electronic lower-link draft controlReference

Dimensions & weight

Height Over Cab

308.1 cmReference

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Overall Height

316 cmReference

316.5 cmReference

Overall Length

499.6 cmReference

550.4 cmReference

Overall Width

245.6 cmReference

233.4 cmReference

Drawbar clearance

47.2 cmReference

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Front axle clearance

50.5 cmReference

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Overall weight

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7,248.4 kgReference

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

AvailableReference

Seat Suspension

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Comfort Ride™ cab suspensionReference

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.