Head to head · Row Crop

New Holland 8770 vs New Holland 8970

New Holland 8770 Tractor
New HollandModel A

New Holland 8770

Row Crop

power
190 hp
displacement
456 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
16
Full 8770 specs
New Holland 8970 Tractor
New HollandModel B

New Holland 8970

Row Crop

power
240 hp
displacement
456 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
16
Full 8970 specs
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How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Row Crop

n = 279–1,417

Engine Power

▲ 8970 higher · +50 hp (+26%)
8770190 hp
8970240 hp
Median Row Crop Tractor138 hp

8770 is in the 74th percentile; 8970 is in the 86th · 1,206 models

Engine Displacement

= Effectively tied
8770456 ci
8970456 ci
Median Row Crop Tractor391 ci

8770 is in the 80th percentile; 8970 is in the 80th · 1,409 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
87706
89706
Median Row Crop Tractor6

8770 is in the 50th percentile; 8970 is in the 50th · 1,417 models

Forward Gears

= Effectively tied
877016
897016
Median Row Crop Tractor16

8770 is in the 50th percentile; 8970 is in the 50th · 1,200 models

8770 (A)8970 (B)Median Row Crop Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecNew Holland 8770New Holland 8970Difference
ManufacturerNew HollandNew HollandSame
Model87708970—
CategoryRow CropRow CropSame

Engine

SpecNew Holland 8770New Holland 8970Difference
ManufacturerFordNew Holland Diesel—
Power Output190hp240hp▲ 8970+50 hp · +26%
Rated RPM2,100RPM2,100RPMSame
Cylinders66Same
Displacement456ci456ciSame
Bore4.4in4.4inSame
Stroke5in5inSame

Transmission

SpecNew Holland 8770New Holland 8970Difference
TypeFull power shiftSelective gear fixed ratio with full range operator-controlled powershift—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecNew Holland 8770New Holland 8970Difference
Length197in197inSame
Width96.5in96.7in▲ 8970+0.2 in · <1%
Height121in121inSame
Wheelbase123inNot recorded—
Operating Weight19,450lb19,460lb▲ 8970+10 lb · <1%

Hydraulics

SpecNew Holland 8770New Holland 8970Difference
System TypeClosed center load sensing (CCLS)Closed center load sensing—
Pump Flow Capacity30.1gpm33.5gpm▲ 8970+3.4 gpm · +11%
PressureNot recorded2,785psi—
Steering TypeHydrostatic powerHydrostatic powerSame

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecNew Holland 8770New Holland 8970Difference
TypeIndependentIndependentSame
Speed 11,000rpm1,000rpmSame
Power Rating179hpNot recorded—

Hitch & Towing

SpecNew Holland 8770New Holland 8970Difference
Hitch TypeThree-Point HitchThree-Point HitchSame
Hitch CategoryCategory 3Category 3Same
Hitch PositionRearRearSame
Hitch Capacity12,140lb15,000lb▲ 8970+2,860 lb · +24%

Chassis & Drive

SpecNew Holland 8770New Holland 8970Difference
Chassis Type4x4 MFWD 4WD4x2 2WD—
Drive Type4WD2WD—
Steering TypeHydrostatic powerHydrostatic powerSame
Brake TypeWet discWet discSame

Electrical

SpecNew Holland 8770New Holland 8970Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecNew Holland 8770New Holland 8970Difference
Coolant6.6gal6.6galSame

Operator Station

SpecNew Holland 8770New Holland 8970Difference
TypeCab (standard)Cab—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 138 hp
A · 74th percentile (190 hp)B · 86th percentile (240 hp)

Engine Displacement

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

Cylinders

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

Forward Gears

median 16
A · 50th percentile (16)B · 50th percentile (16)

Operating Weight

median 12,307 lb
A · 83rd percentile (19,450 lb)B · 83rd percentile (19,460 lb)
A · 8770B · 8970Median Row Crop Tractor
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