Compare/New Holland T8.320 vs New Holland TG285

New Holland T8.320 vs New Holland TG285

Verdict: New Holland T8.320 vs New Holland TG285

The New Holland T8.320 and the New Holland TG285 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. New Holland T8.320 leads on rated power with 250 hp against 242 hp. New Holland T8.320 is the lighter machine (10,069 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 T8.320 holds more fuel (617.0 L vs 605.6 L) for longer stints between fills. New Holland T8.320 is the newer design (2015 vs 2002). In short: choose the New Holland T8.320 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

250 hp

242 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

New Holland (a part of CNH)Reference

Available as 18-speed or 19-speed with ECO overdrive.Reference

With 20.8R42 rear tires.Reference

Final drives

inboard planetaryReference

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Differential lock

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electro-hydraulicReference

Variants

Magnum 250

similar CaseIH modelReference

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MX285

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similar CaseIH modelReference

Engine

CVT Fuel tank

617.0 LReference

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FPS Fuel tank

677.5 LReference

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Exhaust fluid (DEF)

98.4 LReference

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Engine (gross)

186.4 kWReference

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Engine (max)

238.6 kWReference

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Drawbar (tested)

137.1 kWReference

152.5 kWReference

Displacement

8.7 LReference

8.3 LReference

Bore/Stroke

117 x 135 mmReference

114 x 135 mmReference

Emissions

Tier IVReference

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Emission control

selective catalytic reduction (SCR)Reference

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Rated Power (gross)

186.4 kWReference

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Maximum Power (gross)

238.6 kWReference

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Fuel system

electronic high-pressure common railReference

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Cooling system

viscous fanReference

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Rated RPM

2000Reference

2200Reference

Starter

electricReference

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Starter volts

12Reference

Max power

137.1 kWReference

152.5 kWReference

Power at rated engine speed

160.7 kWReference

180.1 kWReference

Fuel tank

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605.6 LReference

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

Auto CommandReference

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Gears

23 forward and 6 reverseReference

24 forward and 6 reverseReference

Clutch

electro-hydraulic wet discsReference

electro-hydraulic wet discReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

152.9 kWReference

179.0 kWReference

PTO (tested)

195.0 kWReference

204.9 kWReference

Type

power shift creeperReference

creeperReference

Valves

4 to 5Reference

3 to 5Reference

Pump flow

283.9 lpmReference

257.4 lpmReference

Rear Type

III/IIINReference

Control

electronic lower-link draft sensingReference

position and electronic draft controlReference

Rear lift

8119 kgReference

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Drawbar

Cat. 4Reference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

540/1000 (1.375)Reference

Engine RPM

1000@1800Reference

1000@2000Reference

Front PTO

independentReference

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Front PTO Type

1000 (1.375)Reference

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Power at rated PTO speed

195.0 kWReference

204.9 kWReference

Pressure

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202.0 barReference

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

FPS Wheelbase

345 cmReference

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CVT Wheelbase

350 cmReference

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Weight

10069 kgReference

20200 to 21175 poundsReference

Front tire

420/85R34Reference

16.9R30Reference

Rear tire

480/80R50Reference

20.8R42Reference

Standard tires (ag)

Front: 420/85R34. Rear: 480/80R50Reference

Front: 16.9R30. Rear: 20.8R42Reference

FPS Length

662 cmReference

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CVT Length

668 cmReference

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Height (cab)

335 cmReference

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Max weight

12580 kgReference

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Front axle

TerraglideReference

TerraGlideReference

Bar rear axle

114 by 3048 mmReference

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Front tread

152 to 223 cmReference

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Wheelbase

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328 cmReference

Length

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518 cmReference

Height

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314 cmReference

Ground clearance

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42 cmReference

Rear tread

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162 to 327 cmReference

Shipping

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9274 kgReference

Operating

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9604 kgReference

Ballasted

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14222 kgReference

New Holland T8.320 attachments

T8.320 Serial Numbers

2015

ZERxxxxxxReference

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2016

ZFRxxxxxxReference

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2017

ZGRxxxxxxReference

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2018

ZHRxxxxxxReference

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2019

ZJRxxxxxxReference

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2020

ZKRxxxxxxReference

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2021

ZLRxxxxxxReference

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Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

Charging amps

200Reference

135Reference

Batteries

2Reference

Battery volts

12Reference

Battery CCA

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1000Reference

Battery Group

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31Reference

Test results

Fuel use

44.3 l/hourReference

51.1 l/hourReference

Max pull

9402 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.