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New Holland T8.275 vs New Holland TG285

Verdict: New Holland T8.275 vs New Holland TG285

The New Holland T8.275 and the New Holland TG285 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. New Holland TG285 leads on rated power with 242 hp against 235 hp. New Holland TG285 is the lighter machine (20,200 kg vs 23,862 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. New Holland T8.275 holds more fuel (635.9 L vs 605.6 L) for longer stints between fills. New Holland T8.275 is the newer design (2011 vs 2002). In short: choose the New Holland TG285 for outright pulling power, or the New Holland T8.275 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 T8.275 Tractor
New Holland
85
Fit score
Best match
Clear
New Holland TG285 Tractor
New Holland
62
Fit score
Clear
Rated power
235 hp
242 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
Overview
Manufacturer
New Holland (a part of CNH)Reference
New Holland (a part of CNH)Reference
Gear 4 used for pull test.Reference
With 20.8R42 rear tires.Reference
Differential lock
electro-hydraulicReference
Variants
Magnum 235
similar CaseIH modelReference
MX285
similar CaseIH modelReference
Engine
Fuel tank
635.9 LReference
605.6 LReference
Exhaust fluid (DEF)
90.8 LReference
Engine (gross)
175.2 kWReference
Engine (max)
192.4 kWReference
Drawbar (tested)
128.8 kWReference
152.5 kWReference
Displacement
8.7 LReference
8.3 LReference
Bore/Stroke
117 x 135 mmReference
114 x 135 mmReference
Emissions
Interim Tier 4Reference
Emission control
selective catalytic reduction (SCR)Reference
Rated Power (gross)
175.2 kWReference
Maximum Power (gross)
204.3 kWReference
Rated RPM
2000Reference
2200Reference
Starter type
electricReference
Max power
128.8 kWReference
152.5 kWReference
Power at rated engine speed
148.3 kWReference
180.1 kWReference
Engine
212.5 kWReference
Power
212.5 kWReference
Air cleaner
dry two-stageReference
Compression
17:1Reference
Idle RPM
850-2410Reference
Firing order
1-5-3-6-2-4Reference
Starter volts
12Reference
Intake valve clearance
0.254 mmReference
Exhaust valve clearance
0.508 mmReference
Transmission
Gears
23 forward and 6 reverseReference
24 forward and 6 reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)
145.4 kWReference
179.0 kWReference
PTO (tested)
174.5 kWReference
204.9 kWReference
Type
creeperReference
creeperReference
Rear valves
4 to 6Reference
Pump flow
132.5 lpmReference
257.4 lpmReference
Total flow
273.7 lpmReference
Rear Type
III/IIINReference
III/IIINReference
Rear lift
7427 kgReference
Front Hitch
optionalReference
IIINReference
Rear PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Rear PTO Type
540/1000 (1.375)Reference
540/1000 (1.375)Reference
Engine RPM
1000@1804Reference
1000@2000Reference
Front PTO
independentReference
Front PTO Type
1000 (1.375)Reference
Power at rated PTO speed
174.5 kWReference
204.9 kWReference
Pressure
202.0 barReference
Valves
3 to 5Reference
Control
position and electronic draft controlReference
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)
7416 kgReference
Front lift (at 24"/610mm)
4286 kgReference
Clutch
electro-hydraulic wet discReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
344 cmReference
328 cmReference
Weight
23862 to 24662 poundsReference
20200 to 21175 poundsReference
Rear axle
101 by 3048 mmReference
Rear tread
152 to 223 cmReference
162 to 327 cmReference
Shipping
11186 kgReference
9274 kgReference
Front tire
16.9R30Reference
Rear tire
20.8R42Reference
Standard tires (ag)
Front: 16.9R30. Rear: 20.8R42Reference
Length
518 cmReference
Height
314 cmReference
Ground clearance
42 cmReference
Front axle
TerraGlideReference
Operating
9604 kgReference
Ballasted
14222 kgReference
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging system
alternatorReference
alternatorReference
Charging amps
200Reference
135Reference
Charging volts
12Reference
Batteries
2Reference
2Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Battery CCA
1000Reference
Battery Group
31Reference
Capacities
Max capacity
12587 kgReference
Test results
Fuel use
42.0 l/hourReference
51.1 l/hourReference
Max pull
9819 kgReference
9409 kgReference
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.

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