Compare/New Holland T8020 vs New Holland TG285

New Holland T8020 vs New Holland TG285

Verdict: New Holland T8020 vs New Holland TG285

The New Holland T8020 and the New Holland TG285 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. New Holland T8020 leads on rated power with 244 hp against 242 hp. New Holland T8020 is the lighter machine (19,752 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 T8020 holds more fuel (681.3 L vs 605.6 L) for longer stints between fills. New Holland T8020 is the newer design (2007 vs 2002). In short: choose the New Holland T8020 for outright pulling power, or the New Holland TG285 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

Fit score

Best match

Clear

New Holland

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

244 hp

242 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

New HollandReference

New Holland (a part of CNH)Reference

Gear 4 used for pull test.Reference

With 20.8R42 rear tires.Reference

Differential lock

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electro-hydraulicReference

Engine

Fuel tank

681.3 LReference

605.6 LReference

Engine (gross)

182.0 kWReference

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Engine (max)

207.0 kWReference

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Drawbar (tested)

130.6 kWReference

152.5 kWReference

Displacement

8.3 LReference

Bore/Stroke

114 x 135 mmReference

Rated Power (gross)

182.0 kWReference

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Maximum Power (gross)

207.0 kWReference

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Rated RPM

2200Reference

Torque

1162.1 NmReference

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Torque RPM

1500Reference

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Starter

electricReference

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Starter volts

12Reference

Max power

130.6 kWReference

152.5 kWReference

Power at rated engine speed

151.6 kWReference

180.1 kWReference

Fuel Type

DieselReference

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No of Cylinders

6 cylinderReference

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Rated engine speed

2,200 RPMReference

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Engine torque at rated speed

388.7 kgReference

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Bore and stroke

4.488x5.315 inchesReference

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Cooling system

liquid-cooledReference

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Engine

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212.5 kWReference

Power

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212.5 kWReference

Air cleaner

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dry two-stageReference

Compression

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17:1Reference

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

Transmission

Gears

23 forward and 6 reverseReference

24 forward and 6 reverseReference

Transmission Type

PowershiftReference

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forward and reverse options

full power shift 19-F and 4-R |full power shift 23-F and 6-RReference

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Wheel Drive

4WDReference

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PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

149.1 kWReference

179.0 kWReference

PTO (tested)

183.2 kWReference

204.9 kWReference

Type

full power shiftReference

creeperReference

Pressure

224.0 barReference

202.0 barReference

Valves

3 to 5Reference

Pump flow

146.1 lpmReference

257.4 lpmReference

Rear Type

IIIN/IIIReference

III/IIINReference

Rear lift

7427 kgReference

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Front lift

6459 kgReference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

Clutch

electro-hydraulic wet discReference

Rear PTO Type

540/1000 (1.375)Reference

Engine RPM

1000@1984Reference

1000@2000Reference

Power at rated PTO speed

183.2 kWReference

204.9 kWReference

Control

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position and electronic draft controlReference

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

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7416 kgReference

Front Hitch

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IIINReference

Front lift (at 24"/610mm)

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4286 kgReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

328 cmReference

Weight

19752 to 21270 poundsReference

20200 to 21175 poundsReference

Length

582 cmReference

518 cmReference

Width

248 cmReference

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Height

332 cmReference

314 cmReference

Shipping

9137 kgReference

9274 kgReference

Operating

9648 kgReference

9604 kgReference

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

Ground clearance

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42 cmReference

Front axle

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TerraGlideReference

Rear tread

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162 to 327 cmReference

Ballasted

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14222 kgReference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

Charging amps

175Reference

135Reference

Battery volts

12Reference

Batteries

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2Reference

Battery CCA

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1000Reference

Battery Group

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31Reference

Capacities

Max capacity

13381 kgReference

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Capacity

506.5 ciReference

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Test results

Fuel use

50.7 l/hourReference

51.1 l/hourReference

Max pull

9118 kgReference

9409 kgReference

General

Make & Model

New HollandReference

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Country of manufacturer

USAReference

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Power

Rated Power

244.1 hpReference

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PTO

PTO Power

200 hpReference

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Rear PTO Power

AvailableReference

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Rear PTO RPM

1,000 RPMReference

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Engine Speed on Rear PTO speed

1,000@1,984 RPMReference

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Steering & brakes

Brakes

hydraulic wet discReference

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Steering type

powerReference

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Hydraulics

Hydraulics Type

closed center load sensingReference

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Maximum operating pressure

3,249 psiReference

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Remote Valves

3 to 5 ValvesReference

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Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)

Category IIIN/IIIReference

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Rear Hitch maximum lift capacity

7,427.6 kgReference

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Dimensions & weight

Overall Height

333 cmReference

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Overall Length

582.9 cmReference

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Overall Width

248.9 cmReference

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Overall weight

9,322.2 kgReference

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Operator station

Cab Availability

AvailableReference

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Seat Suspension

AvailableReference

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Variants

MX285

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similar CaseIH modelReference

New Holland TG285 attachments

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.