Compare/New Holland L85 vs New Holland TS90

New Holland L85 vs New Holland TS90

Verdict: New Holland L85 vs New Holland TS90

The New Holland L85 and the New Holland TS90 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. New Holland TS90 leads on rated power with 77 hp against 76 hp. New Holland L85 is the lighter machine (6,834 kg vs 7,275 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. New Holland TS90 holds more fuel (128.7 L vs 109.8 L) for longer stints between fills. New Holland TS90 is the newer design (1999 vs 1996). In short: choose the New Holland TS90 for outright pulling power, or the New Holland L85 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

76 hp

77 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

New HollandReference

Four gears in three ranges with two-speed power shift and left-hand reverser. The Dual Command provides push-button shifting to lower gear at each speed.Reference

Additional range of creeper gears can be selected using the clutch with the range in low. Creeper engaged by a toggle switch.Reference

Final drives

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planetaryReference

Differential lock

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electro-hydraulic front and rearReference

Trailer brakes

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hydraulicReference

Engine

Fuel tank

109.8 LReference

159.0 LReference

Engine

63.4 kWReference

67.1 kWReference

Displacement

3.9 LReference

5.0 LReference

Bore/Stroke

104 x 115 mmReference

112 x 127 mmReference

Power

63.4 kWReference

67.1 kWReference

Pre-heating

ThermostartReference

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Rated RPM

2500Reference

2170Reference

Starter volts

12Reference

Oil capacity

11.7 LReference

60.6 LReference

Coolant capacity

16.0 LReference

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Drawbar (tested)

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49.0 kWReference

Compression

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17.5:1Reference

Idle RPM

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750-2320Reference

Torque

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337.6 NmReference

Torque RPM

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1400Reference

Firing order

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1-3-4-2Reference

Starter

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electricReference

ROPS Coolant capacity

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14.0 LReference

Cab Coolant capacity

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15.9 LReference

Intake valve clearance

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0.406 mmReference

Exhaust valve clearance

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0.483 mmReference

Power at rated engine speed

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57.6 kWReference

Max power

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49.0 kWReference

Transmission

Dual CommandReference

ElectroShift - creeperReference

Gears

24 forward and 12 reverseReference

16 forward and reverseReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

56.7 kWReference

52.2 kWReference

Type

partial power shiftReference

four-speed power shiftReference

Valves

2 to 3Reference

2 to 4Reference

Pump flow

54.9 lpmReference

79.5 lpmReference

Rear Type

IIReference

Control

mechanical, lower linkReference

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Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

2875 kgReference

2816 kgReference

Rear PTO

independentReference

Clutch

electro-hydraulic wet discReference

dry discReference

Rear PTO Type

540/1000Reference

540/1000 (1.375)Reference

PTO (tested)

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57.6 kWReference

Pressure

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186.2 barReference

Steering flow

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36.0 lpmReference

Steering press.

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172.4 barReference

Engine RPM

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1000@2060 (shiftable)Reference

Power at rated PTO speed

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56.6 kWReference

Dimensions

2WD Wheelbase

234 cmReference

233 cmReference

4WD Wheelbase

231 cmReference

236 cmReference

Weight

6834 to 7936 poundsReference

7275 to 9722 poundsReference

Front tire

7.50-16Reference

9.00-16Reference

Rear tire

13.6-38Reference

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Ag front

7.50-16Reference

Ag rear

13.6-38Reference

16.9-30Reference

Width

184 cmReference

195 cmReference

Front tread

142 to 213 cmReference

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Rear tread

152 to 213 cmReference

152 to 203 cmReference

2WD ROPS Shipping

3099 kgReference

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2WD Cab Shipping

3299 kgReference

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4WD ROPS Shipping

3400 kgReference

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4WD Cab Shipping

3599 kgReference

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2WD Rear tire

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18.4-34Reference

2WD Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 9.00-16. Rear: 18.4-34Reference

4WD Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 14.9-24. Rear: 18.4-34Reference

2WD Length

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381 cmReference

4WD Length

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403 cmReference

Ground clearance

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39 cmReference

2WD Front tread

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142 to 226 cmReference

4WD Front tread

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142 to 213 cmReference

2WD ROPS

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3299 kgReference

4WD ROPS

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3749 kgReference

2WD Cab

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3929 kgReference

4WD Cab

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4409 kgReference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

ROPS Charging amps

45Reference

55Reference

Cab Charging amps

65Reference

100Reference

Battery volts

12Reference

Batteries

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2Reference

Battery CCA

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800Reference

New Holland L85 Height

ROPS

213 cmReference

288 cmReference

Cab

247 cmReference

271 cmReference

TS90 Serial Numbers

Location:

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Serial number decal inside the hood on the right side of the tractor.Reference

New Holland TS90 Height

Exhaust

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283 cmReference

Test results

Fuel use

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16.7 l/hourReference

Max pull

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4685 kgReference

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.