CaseIHModel A
CaseIH Puma 230
Row Crop
- power
- 231 hp
- displacement
- 411 ci
- Cylinders
- 6
- Forward gears
- Not recorded
Head to head · Row Crop
CaseIH Puma 230 vs New Holland 8970A
New HollandModel B
New Holland 8970A
Row Crop
- power
- 233 hp
- displacement
- 456 ci
- Cylinders
- 6
- Forward gears
- 16
CaseIHCaseIH Puma 230
vs
New HollandNew Holland 8970A
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Row Crop
Engine Power
▲ 8970A higher · +2 hp (<1%)Puma 230231 hp
8970A233 hp
Median Row Crop Tractor138 hp
Puma 230 is in the 84th percentile; 8970A is in the 84th · 1,206 models
Engine Displacement
▲ 8970A higher · +45 ci (+11%)Puma 230411 ci
8970A456 ci
Median Row Crop Tractor391 ci
Puma 230 is in the 63rd percentile; 8970A is in the 80th · 1,409 models
Cylinders
= Effectively tiedPuma 2306
8970A6
Median Row Crop Tractor6
Puma 230 is in the 50th percentile; 8970A is in the 50th · 1,417 models
Operating Weight
▲ Puma 230 higher · +210 lb (+1%)Puma 23019,800 lb
8970A19,590 lb
Median Row Crop Tractor12,307 lb
Puma 230 is in the 84th percentile; 8970A is in the 83rd · 1,350 models
Puma 230 (A)8970A (B)Median Row Crop Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | CaseIH Puma 230 | New Holland 8970A | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | CaseIH | New Holland | — |
| Model | Puma 230 | 8970A | — |
| Category | Row Crop | Row Crop | Same |
Engine
| Spec | CaseIH Puma 230 | New Holland 8970A | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | FPT | New Holland | — |
| Power Output | 231hp | 233hp | ▲ 8970A+2 hp · <1% |
| Rated RPM | 2,200RPM | 2,100RPM | ▲ Puma 230+100 RPM · +5% |
| Cylinders | 6 | 6 | Same |
| Displacement | 411ci | 456ci | ▲ 8970A+45 ci · +11% |
| Bore | 4.1in | 4.4in | ▲ 8970A+0.3 in · +7% |
| Stroke | 5.2in | 5in | ▲ Puma 230+0.2 in · +4% |
Transmission
| Spec | CaseIH Puma 230 | New Holland 8970A | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Continuously variable transmission (CVT) | Full power shift | — |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | CaseIH Puma 230 | New Holland 8970A | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | Not recorded | 212in | — |
| Height | Not recorded | 124in | — |
| Operating Weight | 19,800lb | 19,590lb | ▲ Puma 230+210 lb · +1% |
Hydraulics
| Spec | CaseIH Puma 230 | New Holland 8970A | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| System Type | Closed center pressure flow compensating (PFC) | Closed center load-sensing | — |
| Steering Type | Hydrostatic power | Power | — |
Hitch & Towing
| Spec | CaseIH Puma 230 | New Holland 8970A | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Type | Rear Type: 2/3N | Category III | — |
| Hitch Category | Not recorded | Category 3 | — |
| Hitch Position | Rear | Not recorded | — |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | CaseIH Puma 230 | New Holland 8970A | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | 4x4 MFWD 4WD | 2WD | — |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 2WD | — |
| Steering Type | Hydrostatic power | Power | — |
Electrical
| Spec | CaseIH Puma 230 | New Holland 8970A | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Electric | Electric | Same |
Capacities
| Spec | CaseIH Puma 230 | New Holland 8970A | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coolant | Not recorded | 7gal | — |
Operator Station
| Spec | CaseIH Puma 230 | New Holland 8970A | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Not recorded | Cab | — |
Category context
Both models against the field
Engine Power
median 138 hpA · 84th percentile (231 hp)B · 84th percentile (233 hp)
Engine Displacement
median 391 ciA · 63rd percentile (411 ci)B · 80th percentile (456 ci)
Cylinders
median 6A · 50th percentile (6)B · 50th percentile (6)
Operating Weight
median 12,307 lbA · 84th percentile (19,800 lb)B · 83rd percentile (19,590 lb)
A · Puma 230B · 8970AMedian Row Crop Tractor