Compare/New Holland T8.330 vs New Holland TJ280

New Holland T8.330 vs New Holland TJ280

Verdict: New Holland T8.330 vs New Holland TJ280

The New Holland T8.330 and the New Holland TJ280 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. New Holland T8.330 leads on rated power with 284 hp against 280 hp. New Holland TJ280 holds more fuel (757.0 L vs 635.9 L) for longer stints between fills. New Holland T8.330 is the newer design (2011 vs 2006). In short: choose the New Holland T8.330 for outright pulling power, or the New Holland TJ280 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

284 hp

280 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

New Holland (a part of CNH)Reference

New HollandReference

Gear 5 used for pull test.Reference

liquid-cooledReference

Steering

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hydrostatic powerReference

Variants

Magnum 290

similar CaseIH modelReference

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Engine

Fuel tank

635.9 LReference

757.0 LReference

Exhaust fluid (DEF)

90.8 LReference

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Engine (gross)

211.8 kWReference

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Engine (max)

233.4 kWReference

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Drawbar (tested)

159.3 kWReference

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Displacement

8.7 LReference

8.3 LReference

Bore/Stroke

117 x 135 mmReference

114 x 135 mmReference

Emissions

Interim Tier 4Reference

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Emission control

selective catalytic reduction (SCR)Reference

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Rated Power (gross)

211.8 kWReference

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Maximum Power (gross)

244.6 kWReference

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Rated RPM

2000Reference

Starter type

electricReference

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Max power

159.3 kWReference

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Power at rated engine speed

185.3 kWReference

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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

Torque

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1360.1 NmReference

Torque RPM

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1400Reference

Starter

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electricReference

Starter volts

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24Reference

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

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

179.0 kWReference

208.8 kWReference

PTO (tested)

224.4 kWReference

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Type

creeperReference

full synchro shiftReference

Rear valves

4 to 6Reference

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Pump flow

132.5 lpmReference

124.9 lpmReference

Total flow

273.7 lpmReference

340.7 lpmReference

Rear Type

III/IIINReference

IVN/III (optional)Reference

Rear lift

8133 kgReference

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Front Hitch

optionalReference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

540/1000 (1.375)Reference

1000 (optional)Reference

Engine RPM

1000@1804Reference

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Front PTO

independentReference

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Front PTO Type

1000 (1.375)Reference

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Power at rated PTO speed

224.4 kWReference

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Pressure

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137.9 barReference

Valves

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4 to 9Reference

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

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7107 kgReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

344 cmReference

353 cmReference

Weight

24480 to 25280 poundsReference

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Rear axle

114 by 3048 mmReference

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Rear tread

152 to 223 cmReference

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Shipping

11467 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

Length

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701 cmReference

Height

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360 cmReference

Max weight

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17962 kgReference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

Charging amps

200Reference

175 (optional)Reference

Charging volts

12Reference

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Batteries

2Reference

Battery volts

12Reference

Battery AH

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1000Reference

Capacities

Max capacity

15127 kgReference

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Test results

Fuel use

50.3 l/hourReference

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Max pull

10669 kgReference

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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.