Compare/New Holland 8970 vs New Holland TG245

New Holland 8970 vs New Holland TG245

Verdict: New Holland 8970 vs New Holland TG245

The New Holland 8970 and the New Holland TG245 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 203 hp. New Holland TG245 is the lighter machine (9,648 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 TG245 holds more fuel (681.3 L vs 416.4 L) for longer stints between fills. New Holland TG245 is the newer design (2006 vs 1993). In short: choose the New Holland 8970 for outright pulling power, or the New Holland TG245 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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Best match

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New Holland

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Best match

Clear

Rated power

212 hp

203 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

Gear 2 used for pull test.Reference

Steering

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hydrostatic powerReference

Engine

179.0 kWReference

184.9 kWReference

Drawbar (tested)

141.3 kWReference

132.8 kWReference

Displacement

7.5 LReference

8.3 LReference

Bore/Stroke

112 x 127 mmReference

114 x 135 mmReference

Power

179.0 kWReference

184.9 kWReference

Compression

17.5:1Reference

Rated RPM

2100Reference

2200Reference

Firing order

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

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Starter volts

12Reference

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Starter power

4.5 kWReference

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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

132.8 kWReference

Power at rated engine speed

158.4 kWReference

151.6 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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Air cleaner

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dual paper elementsReference

Transmission

Gears

32 forward and 18 reverseReference

19 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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PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

156.6 kWReference

149.1 kWReference

PTO (tested)

167.5 kWReference

183.2 kWReference

Hydraulic system

139.7 LReference

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Type

creeperReference

full power shiftReference

Capacity

139.7 LReference

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Pressure

189.6 barReference

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Valves

3Reference

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Pump flow

90.8 lpmReference

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Total flow

208.2 lpmReference

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Rear Type

IIIReference

Rear lift

6804 kgReference

7427 kgReference

Rear PTO

independentReference

Clutch

electro-hydraulic wet discReference

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Rear PTO Type

1000 (1.375)Reference

540/1000 (1.375)Reference

Engine RPM

1000@1903Reference

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Power at rated PTO speed

167.4 kWReference

183.2 kWReference

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

681.3 LReference

Crankcase oil volume

22 qtsReference

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Dimensions

Wheelbase

311 cmReference

328 cmReference

Weight

16950 to 19350 poundsReference

9648 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

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Width

245 cmReference

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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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Operating weight

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9648 kgReference

Ballasted weight

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12412 kgReference

New Holland 8970 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

950Reference

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Battery volts

12Reference

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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

51.5 l/hourReference

Max pull

12705 kgReference

11973 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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New Holland TG245 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.