Compare/New Holland PowerStar 90 vs New Holland T4.90

New Holland PowerStar 90 vs New Holland T4.90

Verdict: New Holland PowerStar 90 vs New Holland T4.90

The New Holland PowerStar 90 and the New Holland T4.90 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. New Holland T4.90 leads on rated power with 87 hp against 86 hp. New Holland PowerStar 90 holds more fuel (114.7 L vs 90.1 L) for longer stints between fills. New Holland PowerStar 90 is the newer design (2018 vs 2012). In short: choose the New Holland T4.90 for outright pulling power, or the New Holland PowerStar 90 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

86 hp

87 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

New Holland (a part of CNH)Reference

New HollandReference

With 18R34 rear tires.Reference

Four gears in three ranges. Optional creeper provdes an additional eight speeds.Reference

Original price

$72,809 ( Cab)Reference

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Drive

4x2 2WD: 4x4 MFWD 4WDReference

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Final drives

inboard planetaryReference

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Differential lock

mechanical rearReference

mechanical differential lockReference

Steering

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hydrostatic powerReference

Variants

Farmall 90C

similar CaseIH modelReference

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Engine

Fuel tank

114.7 LReference

90.1 LReference

Exhaust fluid (DEF)

10.6 LReference

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Engine (gross)

64.1 kWReference

64.9 kWReference

2WD Standard tires (ag)

Front: 10.00-16. Rear: 18.4-30Reference

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4WD Standard tires (ag)

Front: 12.4-24. Rear: 18.4-30Reference

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2WD ROPS

3169 kgReference

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4WD ROPS

3480 kgReference

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2WD Cab

3389 kgReference

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4WD Cab

3700 kgReference

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Displacement

3.4 LReference

3.2 LReference

Bore/Stroke

99 x 110 mmReference

99 x 104 mmReference

Emissions

Tier IVReference

Tier 3Reference

Emission control

DOC and EGRReference

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Power (gross)

64.1 kWReference

64.9 kWReference

Fuel system

electronic high-pressure common rail direct injectionReference

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Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

12Reference

Fuel Type

DieselReference

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No of Cylinders

4Reference

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Aspiration

Turbocharged / aftercooledReference

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Air cleaner

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dryReference

Pre-heating

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grid heaterReference

Rated RPM

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2300Reference

Transmission

Gears

20 forward and reverseReference

12 forward and reverseReference

Transmission Type

Power ShuttleReference

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forward and reverse options

20x20Reference

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Wheel Drive

4WDReference

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PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

54.4 kWReference

55.9 kWReference

Type

creeperReference

power shuttleReference

Valves

2 or 3Reference

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Pump flow

64.0 lpmReference

47.3 lpmReference

Total flow

100.7 lpmReference

74.9 lpmReference

Steering flow

36.7 lpmReference

27.6 lpmReference

Rear Type

IIReference

2Reference

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

4399 kgReference

2100 kgReference

Rear PTO

independentReference

Clutch

electro-hydraulic wet discReference

mechanical dry disc, wet disc with power shuttleReference

Rear PTO Type

540/1000Reference

540/540EReference

Rear valves

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1 or 2Reference

Mid valves

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0 or 2Reference

Control

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mechanical upper-link draft sensingReference

Dimensions

2WD Wheelbase

234 cmReference

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4WD Wheelbase

228 cmReference

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Weight

6988 to 8157 poundsReference

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Front tire

10.00-16Reference

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2WD Rear tire

18.4-30Reference

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2WD Length

414 cmReference

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4WD Length

408 cmReference

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Width

192 cmReference

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Height (ROPS)

270 cmReference

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Height (cab)

259 cmReference

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Front tread

143 to 194 cmReference

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Rear tread

140 to 193 cmReference

132 to 193 cmReference

2WD Front tread

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152 to 202 cmReference

4WD Front tread

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154 to 194 cmReference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

ROPS Charging amps

120Reference

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Cab Charging amps

150Reference

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Battery volts

12Reference

Charging amps

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120Reference

Battery CCA

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800 (cab)Reference

Attachment overview

Speeds

General

Make & Model

FPT F5CReference

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SCV control

Joystick: AvailableReference

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Precision Agriculture

Available (Telematic)Reference

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Capacities

Capacity

207 cu. in.Reference

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Power

Max Power

86 hpReference

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PTO

PTO Power

73 hpReference

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Hydraulics

Pump Rated Output (total)

100.7 l/minReference

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Remote Valves

3Reference

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Number of rear selective control valves (SCVs)

3Reference

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Steering & Implements flow

9.7 gpm (16.9 gpm)Reference

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Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)

3-Point Hitch | Category IIReference

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Dimensions & weight

Wheelbase

228.3 cmReference

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Overall Width

192.3 cmReference

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Turning radius

340.4 cmReference

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Overall weight

3,699.9 kgReference

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Operator station

Cab Availability

trueReference

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Seat Suspension

AvailableReference

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Steering & brakes

Steering type

power steeringReference

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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.