Compare/New Holland 8970 vs New Holland TG255

New Holland 8970 vs New Holland TG255

Verdict: New Holland 8970 vs New Holland TG255

The New Holland 8970 and the New Holland TG255 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. New Holland TG255 leads on rated power with 216 hp against 212 hp. New Holland 8970 is the lighter machine (16,950 kg vs 20,200 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. New Holland TG255 holds more fuel (605.6 L vs 416.4 L) for longer stints between fills. New Holland TG255 is the newer design (2002 vs 1993). In short: choose the New Holland TG255 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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Fit & specs

New Holland

Fit score

Best match

Clear

New Holland

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

212 hp

216 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

New HollandReference

New Holland (a part of CNH)Reference

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 20.8R42 rear tires.Reference

Differential lock

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electro-hydraulicReference

Engine

179.0 kWReference

190.2 kWReference

Drawbar (tested)

141.3 kWReference

134.0 kWReference

Displacement

7.5 LReference

8.3 LReference

Bore/Stroke

112 x 127 mmReference

114 x 135 mmReference

Power

179.0 kWReference

190.2 kWReference

Compression

17.5:1Reference

17:1Reference

Rated RPM

2100Reference

2200Reference

Firing order

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

Starter volts

12Reference

Starter power

4.5 kWReference

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Coolant capacity

25.0 LReference

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Intake valve clearance

0.356 mmReference

0.254 mmReference

Exhaust valve clearance

0.432 mmReference

0.508 mmReference

Oil capacity

20.8 LReference

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Max power

141.3 kWReference

134.0 kWReference

Power at rated engine speed

158.4 kWReference

161.4 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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dry two-stageReference

Idle RPM

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850-2410Reference

Transmission

Gears

32 forward and 18 reverseReference

24 forward and 6 reverseReference

Transmission Type

PowershiftReference

—

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

160.3 kWReference

PTO (tested)

167.5 kWReference

183.4 kWReference

Hydraulic system

139.7 LReference

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Type

creeperReference

Capacity

139.7 LReference

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Pressure

189.6 barReference

202.0 barReference

Valves

3Reference

3 to 5Reference

Pump flow

90.8 lpmReference

257.4 lpmReference

Total flow

208.2 lpmReference

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Rear Type

IIIReference

III/IIINReference

Rear lift

6804 kgReference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

Clutch

electro-hydraulic wet discReference

Rear PTO Type

1000 (1.375)Reference

540/1000 (1.375)Reference

Engine RPM

1000@1903Reference

1000@2000Reference

Power at rated PTO speed

167.4 kWReference

183.4 kWReference

Control

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position and electronic draft controlReference

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

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6704 kgReference

Front Hitch

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IIINReference

Front lift (at 24"/610mm)

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4286 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

605.6 LReference

Crankcase oil volume

22 qtsReference

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Dimensions

Wheelbase

311 cmReference

328 cmReference

Weight

16950 to 19350 poundsReference

20200 to 21250 poundsReference

Front tire

14L-16.1Reference

16.9R30Reference

Rear tire

18.4R42Reference

20.8R42Reference

Ag front

16.9R28 (4WD)Reference

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Ag rear

18.4R42Reference

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Length

499 cmReference

518 cmReference

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

9639 kgReference

Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 16.9R30. Rear: 20.8R42Reference

Height

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314 cmReference

Ground clearance

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42 cmReference

Front axle

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TerraGlideReference

Shipping

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9274 kgReference

Ballasted

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12909 kgReference

New Holland 8970 attachments

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

Charging amps

130Reference

135Reference

Batteries

2Reference

Battery CCA

950Reference

1000Reference

Battery volts

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

46.9 l/hourReference

Max pull

12705 kgReference

9357 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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Variants

MX255

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similar CaseIH modelReference

New Holland TG255 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.