Compare/New Holland 8970A vs New Holland T7070

New Holland 8970A vs New Holland T7070

Verdict: New Holland 8970A vs New Holland T7070

The New Holland 8970A and the New Holland T7070 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. New Holland 8970A leads on rated power with 210 hp against 205 hp. New Holland T7070 is the lighter machine (7,248 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 T7070 is the newer design (2009 vs 2001). In short: choose the New Holland 8970A 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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Best match

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New Holland

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Best match

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Rated power

210 hp

205 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

New HollandReference

With 18.4-42 rear tires.Reference

Pull at 5.2 KPHReference

Differential lock

electro-hydraulicReference

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Steering

—

hydrostatic powerReference

Trailer brakes

—

hydraulic optionalReference

Engine

Displacement

7.5 LReference

6.7 LReference

Bore/Stroke

112 x 127 mmReference

104 x 132 mmReference

Compression

17.5:1Reference

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Rated RPM

2100Reference

2200Reference

Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

12Reference

Oil capacity

21.3 LReference

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Coolant capacity

26.5 LReference

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Fuel tank

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405.0 LReference

Engine

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167.8 kWReference

Drawbar (tested)

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128.2 kWReference

Emissions

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Tier 3Reference

Power

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167.8 kWReference

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 power

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4.2 kWReference

Max power

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128.2 kWReference

Power at rated engine speed

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152.7 kWReference

Fuel Type

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DieselReference

No of Cylinders

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6 cylinderReference

Rated engine speed

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2,200 RPMReference

Emissions compliance

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Tier 3Reference

Bore and stroke

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4.094x5.197 inchesReference

Cooling system

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liquid-cooledReference

Transmission

Gears

16 forward and 9 reverseReference

infinite forward and reverseReference

Transmission

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AutoCommandReference

Transmission Type

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CVTReference

Wheel Drive

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4WDReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

156.6 kWReference

145.4 kWReference

Hydraulic system

140.0 LReference

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Type

full power shiftReference

continuously variable transmission (CVT)Reference

Capacity

140.0 LReference

410.6 ciReference

Pressure

206.8 barReference

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Valves

3 or 4Reference

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Pump flow

208.2 lpmReference

149.9 lpmReference

Rear Type

IIIReference

3/2Reference

Control

electronic draft sensingReference

electronic lower-link draft controlReference

Rear lift

6718 kgReference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

Clutch

wet discReference

electro-hydraulic wet discReference

Rear PTO Type

1000Reference

1000 (1.75)Reference

PTO (tested)

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160.2 kWReference

Rear valves

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3 to 5Reference

Total flow

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214.2 lpmReference

Steering flow

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64.3 lpmReference

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

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7199 kgReference

Power at rated PTO speed

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157.9 kWReference

Capacities

Fuel

416.4 LReference

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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

7248 kgReference

Length

538 cmReference

550 cmReference

Height (cab)

309 cmReference

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Height (exhaust)

314 cmReference

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Ground clearance

47 cmReference

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Bar rear axle

104 by 3048 mmReference

3022 mmReference

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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288 cmReference

Width

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233 cmReference

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

New Holland 8970A attachments

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

Charging amps

130Reference

200 (optional)Reference

Batteries

2Reference

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Battery CCA

850Reference

1300Reference

Battery volts

12Reference

Speeds

Test results

Fuel use

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48.8 l/hourReference

Max pull

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8827 kgReference

General

Make & Model

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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

Hydraulics

Capacity Valves

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24 ValvesReference

Pump Rated Output (total)

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56.6 gpmReference

Hydraulics Type

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closed center load sensing (CCLS)Reference

Remote Valves

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3 to 5 ValvesReference

Steering & Implements flow

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17 gpm (39.6 gpm)Reference

Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)

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Category 3/2Reference

Rear Hitch Sensing Type

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electronic lower-link draft controlReference

Power

Rated Power

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225 hpReference

PTO

PTO Power

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195 hpReference

Rear PTO Power

—

AvailableReference

Rear PTO RPM

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1,000 RPMReference

Steering & brakes

Brakes

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hydraulic wet discReference

Steering type

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hydrostatic powerReference

Dimensions & weight

Overall Height

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316.5 cmReference

Overall Length

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550.4 cmReference

Overall Width

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233.4 cmReference

Overall weight

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7,248.4 kgReference

Operator station

Cab Availability

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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.