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New Holland TL90 vs New Holland TN85A

Verdict: New Holland TL90 vs New Holland TN85A

The New Holland TL90 and the New Holland TN85A are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. New Holland TN85A leads on rated power with 80 hp against 78 hp. New Holland TN85A is the lighter machine (6,008 kg vs 6,834 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. New Holland TL90 holds more fuel (126.8 L vs 88.9 L) for longer stints between fills. New Holland TN85A is the newer design (2004 vs 1999). In short: choose the New Holland TN85A for outright pulling power, or the New Holland TL90 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 TL90 Tractor
New Holland
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
New Holland TN85A Tractor
New Holland
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
78 hp
80 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
Overview
Manufacturer
New HollandReference
New HollandReference
Four synchronized gears in three ranges with two-speed push-button power shift and power shuttle.Reference
Left-hand clutchless power shuttle.Reference
Final drives
planetaryReference
Differential lock
mechanical rearReference
mechanical rearReference
Steering
hydrostatic powerReference
Engine
Fuel tank
126.8 LReference
88.9 LReference
Engine
67.1 kWReference
Displacement
3.9 LReference
4.5 LReference
Bore/Stroke
104 x 115 mmReference
104 x 132 mmReference
Power
67.1 kWReference
Air cleaner
dual paper elementsReference
dual paper elementsReference
Compression
16.5:1Reference
17.5:1Reference
Rated RPM
2500Reference
2300Reference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Max power
60.8 kWReference
45.6 kWReference
Power at rated engine speed
58.3 kWReference
53.5 kWReference
Engine (gross)
59.7 kWReference
Drawbar (tested)
45.6 kWReference
Emissions
Tier 2Reference
Power (gross)
59.7 kWReference
Torque
320.0 NmReference
Torque RPM
1400Reference
Starter
electricReference
Transmission
Transmission
Synchro CommandReference
Synchro Command PlusReference
Gears
24 forward and reverseReference
16 forward and reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)
56.7 kWReference
51.5 kWReference
PTO (tested)
60.8 kWReference
53.7 kWReference
Type
power shuttleReference
partially synchronized with power shuttleReference
Valves
2 or 3Reference
1 to 4Reference
Pump flow
54.9 lpmReference
56.8 lpmReference
Total flow
75.7 lpmReference
Steering flow
20.8 lpmReference
35.6 lpmReference
Rear Type
IIReference
II/IReference
Rear lift
2971 kgReference
Rear PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Clutch
electro-hydraulic wet discReference
six 113mm wet organic platesReference
Rear PTO Type
540/1000 (1.375)Reference
540 (1.375)Reference
Engine RPM
1000@2381Reference
540@2196Reference
Power at rated PTO speed
60.6 kWReference
53.4 kWReference
Pressure
190.0 barReference
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)
1796 kgReference
Dimensions
2WD Wheelbase
234 cmReference
220 cmReference
4WD Wheelbase
231 cmReference
212 cmReference
Weight
6834 to 8585 poundsReference
6008 to 6118 poundsReference
Front tire
10.00-16Reference
2WD Rear tire
540/65R-34Reference
2WD Standard tires (ag)
Front: 10.00-16. Rear: 540/65R-34Reference
4WD Standard tires (ag)
Front: 440/65R24. Rear: 540/65R-34Reference
2WD Length
391 cmReference
4WD Length
406 cmReference
ROPS Width
235 cmReference
Cab Width
201 cmReference
Height (ROPS)
267 cmReference
241 cmReference
Height (Folded ROPS)
240 cmReference
190 cmReference
Height (cab)
278 cmReference
Clearance (front axle)
29 cmReference
Front tread
140 to 216 cmReference
Rear tread
141 to 220 cmReference
2WD ROPS Shipping
3099 kgReference
4WD ROPS Shipping
3400 kgReference
2WD Cab Shipping
3299 kgReference
4WD Cab Shipping
3600 kgReference
Operating
3894 kgReference
Ballasted
4570 kgReference
Length
400 cmReference
Width
170 cmReference
2WD Shipping weight
2725 kgReference
4WD Shipping weight
2775 kgReference
New Holland TL90 attachments
TL90 Serial Numbers
Location:
Serial number stamped on the front axle support under the tractor hood.Reference
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Charging system
alternatorReference
Charging amps
65Reference
Battery CCA
730Reference
Attachment overview
Test results
Fuel use
18.2 l/hourReference
17.8 l/hourReference
Max pull
4211 kgReference
3073 kgReference
Speeds
Variants
TN85A
ROPSReference
TN85DA
cabReference
TN85FA
narrow/orchardReference
JX1085C
similar CaseIH modelReference

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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