Head to head · Row Crop

Claas Axion 820 vs New Holland 8870A

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ClaasModel A

Claas Axion 820

Row Crop

power
199 hp
displacement
410 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
Not recorded
Full Axion 820 specs
New Holland 8870A Tractor
New HollandModel B

New Holland 8870A

Row Crop

power
200 hp
displacement
456 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
16
Full 8870A specs
ClaasClaas Axion 820
vs
New HollandNew Holland 8870A

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Row Crop

n = 1,140–1,417

Engine Power

▲ 8870A higher · +1 hp (<1%)
Axion 820199 hp
8870A200 hp
Median Row Crop Tractor138 hp

Axion 820 is in the 76th percentile; 8870A is in the 77th · 1,206 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 8870A higher · +46 ci (+11%)
Axion 820410 ci
8870A456 ci
Median Row Crop Tractor391 ci

Axion 820 is in the 58th percentile; 8870A is in the 80th · 1,409 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
Axion 8206
8870A6
Median Row Crop Tractor6

Axion 820 is in the 50th percentile; 8870A is in the 50th · 1,417 models

Operating Weight

▲ Axion 820 higher · +4,560 lb (+26%)
Axion 82021,810 lb
8870A17,250 lb
Median Row Crop Tractor12,307 lb

Axion 820 is in the 88th percentile; 8870A is in the 74th · 1,350 models

Axion 820 (A)8870A (B)Median Row Crop Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecClaas Axion 820New Holland 8870ADifference
ManufacturerClaasNew Holland—
ModelAxion 8208870A—
CategoryRow CropRow CropSame

Engine

SpecClaas Axion 820New Holland 8870ADifference
ManufacturerDPS/FPTNew Holland—
Power Output199hp200hp▲ 8870A+1 hp · <1%
Rated RPM2,150RPM2,100RPM▲ Axion 820+50 RPM · +2%
Cylinders66Same
Displacement410ci456ci▲ 8870A+46 ci · +11%
Bore4.1in4.4in▲ 8870A+0.3 in · +7%
Stroke5.2in5in▲ Axion 820+0.2 in · +4%

Transmission

SpecClaas Axion 820New Holland 8870ADifference
TypeContinuously variable transmissionFull power shift—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecClaas Axion 820New Holland 8870ADifference
Length223in212in▲ Axion 820+11 in · +5%
Height124in124inSame
Operating Weight21,810lb17,250lb▲ Axion 820+4,560 lb · +26%

Hydraulics

SpecClaas Axion 820New Holland 8870ADifference
System TypePFCClosed center load-sensing—
Steering TypePowerPowerSame

Hitch & Towing

SpecClaas Axion 820New Holland 8870ADifference
Hitch TypeThree-Point HitchThree-Point HitchSame
Hitch CategoryIIIIIISame
Hitch PositionRearRearSame

Chassis & Drive

SpecClaas Axion 820New Holland 8870ADifference
Chassis Type4x4 MFWD 4WD4x4 4WD—
Drive Type4WD4WDSame
Steering TypePowerPowerSame

Electrical

SpecClaas Axion 820New Holland 8870ADifference
Starter TypeElectricElectric Starter—

Emissions

SpecClaas Axion 820New Holland 8870ADifference
StandardTier IVNot recorded—
Control SystemD.E.F. (diesel exhaust fluid) exhaust treatmentNot recorded—

Capacities

SpecClaas Axion 820New Holland 8870ADifference
CoolantNot recorded7gal—

Operator Station

SpecClaas Axion 820New Holland 8870ADifference
TypeNot recordedCab—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 138 hp
A · 76th percentile (199 hp)B · 77th percentile (200 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 391 ci
A · 58th percentile (410 ci)B · 80th percentile (456 ci)

Cylinders

median 6
A · 50th percentile (6)B · 50th percentile (6)

Operating Weight

median 12,307 lb
A · 88th percentile (21,810 lb)B · 74th percentile (17,250 lb)

Length

median 180 in
A · 92nd percentile (223 in)B · 86th percentile (212 in)
A · Axion 820B · 8870AMedian Row Crop Tractor
Full spec pageClaas Axion 820Full spec pageNew Holland 8870A