Compare/New Holland T8030 vs New Holland TJ280

New Holland T8030 vs New Holland TJ280

Verdict: New Holland T8030 vs New Holland TJ280

The New Holland T8030 and the New Holland TJ280 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. New Holland TJ280 leads on rated power with 280 hp against 270 hp. New Holland TJ280 holds more fuel (757.0 L vs 681.3 L) for longer stints between fills. New Holland T8030 is the newer design (2007 vs 2006). In short: choose the New Holland TJ280 for outright pulling power, or the New Holland T8030 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

270 hp

280 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

New HollandReference

Gear 5 used for pull test.Reference

liquid-cooledReference

Steering

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hydrostatic powerReference

Engine

Fuel tank

681.3 LReference

757.0 LReference

Engine (gross)

201.0 kWReference

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Engine (max)

226.0 kWReference

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Drawbar (tested)

141.2 kWReference

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Displacement

8.3 LReference

Bore/Stroke

114 x 135 mmReference

Rated Power (gross)

201.0 kWReference

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Maximum Power (gross)

226.0 kWReference

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Air cleaner

dual paper elementsReference

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Compression

17.5:1Reference

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Rated RPM

2200Reference

2000Reference

Torque

1285.5 NmReference

1360.1 NmReference

Torque RPM

1500Reference

1400Reference

Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

12Reference

24Reference

Max power

141.2 kWReference

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Power at rated engine speed

168.4 kWReference

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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

430 kgReference

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Bore and stroke

4.488x5.315 inchesReference

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Compression ratio

17.5:1Reference

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Cooling system

liquid-cooledReference

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Engine

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208.8 kWReference

Power

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208.8 kWReference

Maximum Power

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229.7 kWReference

Oil capacity

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24.0 LReference

Coolant capacity

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43.2 LReference

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)

167.8 kWReference

208.8 kWReference

PTO (tested)

203.5 kWReference

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Type

full power shiftReference

full synchro shiftReference

Pressure

224.0 barReference

137.9 barReference

Valves

3 to 5Reference

4 to 9Reference

Pump flow

146.1 lpmReference

124.9 lpmReference

Rear Type

IIIN/IIIReference

IVN/III (optional)Reference

Rear lift

8133 kgReference

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Front lift

6459 kgReference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

Clutch

electro-hydraulic wet discReference

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Rear PTO Type

540/1000 (1.375)Reference

1000 (optional)Reference

Engine RPM

1000@1984Reference

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Power at rated PTO speed

200.4 kWReference

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Total flow

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340.7 lpmReference

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

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7107 kgReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

328 cmReference

353 cmReference

Weight

20370 to 21535 poundsReference

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Length

582 cmReference

701 cmReference

Width

248 cmReference

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Height

332 cmReference

360 cmReference

Shipping

9602 kgReference

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Operating

9768 kgReference

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Front tire

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20.8R42Reference

Rear tire

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20.8R42Reference

Ag front

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20.8R42Reference

Ag rear

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20.8R42Reference

Max weight

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17962 kgReference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

Charging amps

175Reference

175 (optional)Reference

Battery volts

12Reference

Batteries

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2Reference

Battery AH

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1000Reference

Capacities

Max capacity

14742 kgReference

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Capacity

506.5 ciReference

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Test results

Fuel use

53.7 l/hourReference

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Max pull

9400 kgReference

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General

Make & Model

New HollandReference

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Cruise control

AvailableReference

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Country of manufacturer

USAReference

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Power

Rated Power

269.6 hpReference

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PTO

PTO Power

225 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

6,886.9 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

9,602.5 kgReference

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Operator station

Cab Availability

AvailableReference

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Seat Suspension

AvailableReference

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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.