Compare/New Holland 8970A vs New Holland TG255

New Holland 8970A vs New Holland TG255

Verdict: New Holland 8970A vs New Holland TG255

The New Holland 8970A 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 210 hp. New Holland 8970A is the lighter machine (17,250 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 is the newer design (2002 vs 2001). In short: choose the New Holland TG255 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

216 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

New HollandReference

New Holland (a part of CNH)Reference

With 18.4-42 rear tires.Reference

With 20.8R42 rear tires.Reference

Differential lock

electro-hydraulicReference

Engine

Displacement

7.5 LReference

8.3 LReference

Bore/Stroke

112 x 127 mmReference

114 x 135 mmReference

Compression

17.5:1Reference

17:1Reference

Rated RPM

2100Reference

2200Reference

Starter

electricReference

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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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605.6 LReference

Engine

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190.2 kWReference

Drawbar (tested)

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134.0 kWReference

Power

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190.2 kWReference

Air cleaner

—

dry two-stageReference

Idle RPM

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850-2410Reference

Firing order

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

Intake valve clearance

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0.254 mmReference

Exhaust valve clearance

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0.508 mmReference

Max power

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134.0 kWReference

Power at rated engine speed

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161.4 kWReference

Transmission

Gears

16 forward and 9 reverseReference

24 forward and 6 reverseReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

156.6 kWReference

160.3 kWReference

Hydraulic system

140.0 LReference

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Type

full power shiftReference

creeperReference

Capacity

140.0 LReference

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Pressure

206.8 barReference

202.0 barReference

Valves

3 or 4Reference

3 to 5Reference

Pump flow

208.2 lpmReference

257.4 lpmReference

Rear Type

IIIReference

III/IIINReference

Control

electronic draft sensingReference

position and electronic draft controlReference

Rear lift

6718 kgReference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

Clutch

wet discReference

electro-hydraulic wet discReference

Rear PTO Type

1000Reference

540/1000 (1.375)Reference

PTO (tested)

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183.4 kWReference

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

Engine RPM

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1000@2000Reference

Power at rated PTO speed

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183.4 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

20200 to 21250 poundsReference

Length

538 cmReference

518 cmReference

Height (cab)

309 cmReference

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Height (exhaust)

314 cmReference

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Ground clearance

47 cmReference

42 cmReference

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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328 cmReference

Front tire

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16.9R30Reference

Rear tire

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20.8R42Reference

Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 16.9R30. Rear: 20.8R42Reference

Height

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314 cmReference

Front axle

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TerraGlideReference

Shipping

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9274 kgReference

Operating

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9639 kgReference

Ballasted

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12909 kgReference

New Holland 8970A attachments

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

Charging amps

130Reference

135Reference

Batteries

2Reference

Battery CCA

850Reference

1000Reference

Battery volts

12Reference

Battery Group

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31Reference

Speeds

Variants

MX255

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similar CaseIH modelReference

New Holland TG255 attachments

Test results

Fuel use

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46.9 l/hourReference

Max pull

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9357 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.