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New Holland 8970A vs New Holland 9280

Verdict: New Holland 8970A vs New Holland 9280

The New Holland 8970A 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 210 hp. New Holland 9280 is the lighter machine (10,518 kg vs 17,250 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. New Holland 8970A is the newer design (2001 vs 1994). In short: choose the New Holland 9280 for outright pulling power, or the New Holland 8970A 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 8970A Tractor
New Holland
85
Fit score
Best match
Clear
New Holland 9280 Tractor
New Holland
85
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
210 hp
220 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
Overview
Manufacturer
New HollandReference
VersatileReference
With 18.4-42 rear tires.Reference
Four synchronized gears in three ranges, plus reverse range.Reference
Differential lock
electro-hydraulicReference
Distributor
New HollandReference
Final drives
outboard planetaryReference
Engine
Displacement
7.5 LReference
10.0 LReference
Bore/Stroke
112 x 127 mmReference
125 x 136 mmReference
Compression
17.5:1Reference
Rated RPM
2100Reference
2100Reference
Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
21.3 LReference
48.0 LReference
Coolant capacity
26.5 LReference
52.1 LReference
Engine
186.4 kWReference
Power
186.4 kWReference
Idle RPM
875-2100Reference
Operating RPM
1700-2100Reference
Torque
1144.5 NmReference
Torque RPM
1300Reference
Transmission
Gears
16 forward and 9 reverseReference
12 forward and 4 reverseReference
Transmission
Quadra-SyncReference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)
156.6 kWReference
164.1 kWReference
Hydraulic system
140.0 LReference
57.9 LReference
Type
full power shiftReference
partially synchronizedReference
Capacity
140.0 LReference
57.9 LReference
Pressure
206.8 barReference
172.4 barReference
Valves
3 or 4Reference
Pump flow
208.2 lpmReference
94.6 lpmReference
Rear Type
IIIReference
IVNReference
Control
electronic draft sensingReference
electronic position controlReference
Rear lift
6718 kgReference
Rear PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Clutch
wet discReference
hydraulic wet discReference
Rear PTO Type
1000Reference
1000 (1.75)Reference
Steering flow
102.2 lpmReference
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)
5784 kgReference
Engine RPM
1000@2100Reference
Capacities
Fuel
416.4 LReference
927.3 LReference
Dimensions
2WD Wheelbase
300 cmReference
4WD Wheelbase
300 cmReference
SuperSteer Wheelbase
311 cmReference
Weight
17250 to 19590 poundsReference
10518 kgReference
Length
538 cmReference
674 cmReference
Height (cab)
309 cmReference
342 cmReference
Height (exhaust)
314 cmReference
367 cmReference
Ground clearance
47 cmReference
44 cmReference
Bar rear axle
104 by 3048 mmReference
2WD Front tread
154 to 226 cmReference
4WD Front tread
152 to 226 cmReference
SuperSteer Front tread
152 to 223 cmReference
2WD Shipping
7824 kgReference
4WD Shipping
8477 kgReference
SuperSteer Shipping
8886 kgReference
Wheelbase
338 cmReference
Front tire
20.8x38Reference
Rear tire
20.8x38Reference
Ag front
20.8x38Reference
Ag rear
20.8x38Reference
Shipping weight
10518 kgReference
Max weight
12700 kgReference
New Holland 8970A attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging system
alternatorReference
alternatorReference
Charging amps
130Reference
130Reference
Batteries
2Reference
3Reference
Battery CCA
850Reference
625Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Battery Group
31Reference
Speeds

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.

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