Compare/New Holland 8970A vs New Holland 9282

New Holland 8970A vs New Holland 9282

Verdict: New Holland 8970A vs New Holland 9282

The New Holland 8970A and the New Holland 9282 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. New Holland 9282 leads on rated power with 212 hp against 210 hp. New Holland 9282 is the lighter machine (17,122 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 1996). In short: choose the New Holland 9282 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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Acreage600 acBudgetMain crop / use

Fit & specs

New Holland

Fit score

Best match

Clear

New Holland

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

210 hp

212 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

New HollandReference

VersatileReference

With 18.4-42 rear tires.Reference

With 20.8R38 rear tires.Reference

Differential lock

electro-hydraulicReference

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Distributor

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New HollandReference

Steering

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hydrostatic powerReference

Engine

Displacement

7.5 LReference

8.3 LReference

Bore/Stroke

112 x 127 mmReference

114 x 135 mmReference

Compression

17.5:1Reference

16.7:1Reference

Rated RPM

2100Reference

2200Reference

Starter

electricReference

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Starter volts

12Reference

Oil capacity

21.3 LReference

21.6 LReference

Coolant capacity

26.5 LReference

54.9 LReference

Engine

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193.9 kWReference

Drawbar (claimed)

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149.1 kWReference

Drawbar (tested)

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149.6 kWReference

Power

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193.9 kWReference

Air cleaner

—

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

Firing order

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

Oil change

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250 hReference

Max power

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149.6 kWReference

Power at rated engine speed

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157.9 kWReference

Transmission

Gears

16 forward and 9 reverseReference

12 forward and 4 reverseReference

Transmission

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Quadra-SyncReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

156.6 kWReference

158.1 kWReference

Hydraulic system

140.0 LReference

124.9 LReference

Type

full power shiftReference

partially synchronizedReference

Capacity

140.0 LReference

124.9 LReference

Pressure

206.8 barReference

155.1 barReference

Valves

3 or 4Reference

1 to 4Reference

Pump flow

208.2 lpmReference

170.3 lpmReference

Rear Type

IIIReference

IVN/3Reference

Control

electronic draft sensingReference

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Rear lift

6718 kgReference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

Clutch

wet discReference

11-inch hydraulic wet discReference

Rear PTO Type

1000Reference

1000 (1.75)Reference

PTO (tested)

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174.2 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

Engine RPM

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1000@2100Reference

Power at rated PTO speed

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170.8 kWReference

Capacities

Fuel

416.4 LReference

870.6 LReference

Front hubs

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7.6 LReference

Front diff.

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32.9 LReference

Rear hubs

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7.6 LReference

Rear diff.

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32.9 LReference

Max capacity

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13154 kgReference

Dimensions

2WD Wheelbase

300 cmReference

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4WD Wheelbase

300 cmReference

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SuperSteer Wheelbase

311 cmReference

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Weight

17250 to 19590 poundsReference

17122 to 24805 poundsReference

Length

538 cmReference

675 cmReference

Height (cab)

309 cmReference

347 cmReference

Height (exhaust)

314 cmReference

372 cmReference

Ground clearance

47 cmReference

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Bar rear axle

104 by 3048 mmReference

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2WD Front tread

154 to 226 cmReference

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4WD Front tread

152 to 226 cmReference

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SuperSteer Front tread

152 to 223 cmReference

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2WD Shipping

7824 kgReference

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4WD Shipping

8477 kgReference

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SuperSteer Shipping

8886 kgReference

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Wheelbase

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337 cmReference

Front tire

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20.8R38Reference

Rear tire

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20.8R38Reference

Ag front

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20.8R38Reference

Ag rear

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20.8R38Reference

Width

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382 cmReference

Shipping

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7766 kgReference

Operating

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11251 kgReference

New Holland 8970A attachments

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

Charging amps

130Reference

Batteries

2Reference

3Reference

Battery CCA

850Reference

625Reference

Battery volts

12Reference

Charging volts

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12Reference

Battery Group

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SAE31Reference

Speeds

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

Test results

Fuel use

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57.2 l/hourReference

Max pull

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11349 kgReference

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.