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ClaasModel A
Claas Axion 850
Row Crop
- power
- 233 hp
- displacement
- 414 ci
- Cylinders
- 6
- Forward gears
- Not recorded
Head to head · Row Crop
Claas Axion 850 vs New Holland 8970A
New HollandModel B
New Holland 8970A
Row Crop
- power
- 233 hp
- displacement
- 456 ci
- Cylinders
- 6
- Forward gears
- 16
ClaasClaas Axion 850
vs
New HollandNew Holland 8970A
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Row Crop
Engine Power
= Effectively tiedAxion 850233 hp
8970A233 hp
Median Row Crop Tractor138 hp
Axion 850 is in the 84th percentile; 8970A is in the 84th · 1,206 models
Engine Displacement
▲ 8970A higher · +42 ci (+10%)Axion 850414 ci
8970A456 ci
Median Row Crop Tractor391 ci
Axion 850 is in the 69th percentile; 8970A is in the 80th · 1,409 models
Cylinders
= Effectively tiedAxion 8506
8970A6
Median Row Crop Tractor6
Axion 850 is in the 50th percentile; 8970A is in the 50th · 1,417 models
Operating Weight
▲ 8970A higher · +1,740 lb (+10%)Axion 85017,850 lb
8970A19,590 lb
Median Row Crop Tractor12,307 lb
Axion 850 is in the 77th percentile; 8970A is in the 83rd · 1,350 models
Axion 850 (A)8970A (B)Median Row Crop Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | Claas Axion 850 | New Holland 8970A | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Claas | New Holland | — |
| Model | Axion 850 | 8970A | — |
| Category | Row Crop | Row Crop | Same |
Engine
| Spec | Claas Axion 850 | New Holland 8970A | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | DPS | New Holland | — |
| Power Output | 233hp | 233hp | Same |
| Rated RPM | 2,200RPM | 2,100RPM | ▲ Axion 850+100 RPM · +5% |
| Cylinders | 6 | 6 | Same |
| Displacement | 414ci | 456ci | ▲ 8970A+42 ci · +10% |
| Bore | 4.1in | 4.4in | ▲ 8970A+0.3 in · +7% |
| Stroke | 5.2in | 5in | ▲ Axion 850+0.2 in · +4% |
Transmission
| Spec | Claas Axion 850 | New Holland 8970A | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | 24-speed partial power shift with power shuttle | Full power shift | — |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | Claas Axion 850 | New Holland 8970A | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 225in | 212in | ▲ Axion 850+13 in · +6% |
| Height | 126in | 124in | ▲ Axion 850+2 in · +2% |
| Operating Weight | 17,850lb | 19,590lb | ▲ 8970A+1,740 lb · +10% |
Hydraulics
| Spec | Claas Axion 850 | New Holland 8970A | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| System Type | Load sensing | Closed center load-sensing | — |
| Steering Type | Power | Power | Same |
Hitch & Towing
| Spec | Claas Axion 850 | New Holland 8970A | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Type | Three-Point Hitch | Category III | — |
| Hitch Category | III | Category 3 | — |
| Hitch Position | Rear | Not recorded | — |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | Claas Axion 850 | New Holland 8970A | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | 4x4 MFWD 4WD | 2WD | — |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 2WD | — |
| Steering Type | Power | Power | Same |
Electrical
| Spec | Claas Axion 850 | New Holland 8970A | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Electric | Electric | Same |
Capacities
| Spec | Claas Axion 850 | New Holland 8970A | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coolant | Not recorded | 7gal | — |
Operator Station
| Spec | Claas Axion 850 | New Holland 8970A | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Cab | Cab | Same |
Category context
Both models against the field
Engine Power
median 138 hpA · 84th percentile (233 hp)B · 84th percentile (233 hp)
Engine Displacement
median 391 ciA · 69th percentile (414 ci)B · 80th percentile (456 ci)
Cylinders
median 6A · 50th percentile (6)B · 50th percentile (6)
Operating Weight
median 12,307 lbA · 77th percentile (17,850 lb)B · 83rd percentile (19,590 lb)
Length
median 180 inA · 93rd percentile (225 in)B · 86th percentile (212 in)
A · Axion 850B · 8970AMedian Row Crop Tractor