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New HollandModel A
New Holland 8870
Row Crop
- power
- 201 hp
- displacement
- 456 ci
- Cylinders
- 6
- Forward gears
- 16
Head to head · Row Crop
New Holland 8870 vs New Holland 8870A
New HollandModel B
New Holland 8870A
Row Crop
- power
- 200 hp
- displacement
- 456 ci
- Cylinders
- 6
- Forward gears
- 16
New HollandNew Holland 8870
vs
New HollandNew Holland 8870A
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Row Crop
Engine Power
▲ 8870 higher · +1 hp (<1%)8870201 hp
8870A200 hp
Median Row Crop Tractor138 hp
8870 is in the 77th percentile; 8870A is in the 77th · 1,206 models
Engine Displacement
= Effectively tied8870456 ci
8870A456 ci
Median Row Crop Tractor391 ci
8870 is in the 80th percentile; 8870A is in the 80th · 1,409 models
Cylinders
= Effectively tied88706
8870A6
Median Row Crop Tractor6
8870 is in the 50th percentile; 8870A is in the 50th · 1,417 models
Forward Gears
= Effectively tied887016
8870A16
Median Row Crop Tractor16
8870 is in the 50th percentile; 8870A is in the 50th · 1,200 models
8870 (A)8870A (B)Median Row Crop Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | New Holland 8870 | New Holland 8870A | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | New Holland | New Holland | Same |
| Model | 8870 | 8870A | — |
| Category | Row Crop | Row Crop | Same |
Engine
| Spec | New Holland 8870 | New Holland 8870A | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Ford | New Holland | — |
| Power Output | 201hp | 200hp | ▲ 8870+1 hp · <1% |
| Rated RPM | 2,100RPM | 2,100RPM | Same |
| Cylinders | 6 | 6 | Same |
| Displacement | 456ci | 456ci | Same |
| Bore | 4.4in | 4.4in | Same |
| Stroke | 5in | 5in | Same |
Transmission
| Spec | New Holland 8870 | New Holland 8870A | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Full Power Shift | Full power shift | Same |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | New Holland 8870 | New Holland 8870A | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 197in | 212in | ▲ 8870A+15 in · +8% |
| Width | 96.7in | Not recorded | — |
| Height | 121in | 124in | ▲ 8870A+3 in · +2% |
| Operating Weight | 24,130lb | 17,250lb | ▲ 8870+6,880 lb · +40% |
Hydraulics
| Spec | New Holland 8870 | New Holland 8870A | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| System Type | Closed Center Load Sensing (CCLS) | Closed center load-sensing | — |
| Steering Type | Hydrostatic Power | Power | — |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Spec | New Holland 8870 | New Holland 8870A | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Independent | Not recorded | — |
| Speed 1 | 1,000rpm | Not recorded | — |
Hitch & Towing
| Spec | New Holland 8870 | New Holland 8870A | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Type | Three-Point Hitch | Three-Point Hitch | Same |
| Hitch Category | Category 3 | III | — |
| Hitch Position | Rear | Rear | Same |
| Hitch Capacity | 12,500lb | Not recorded | — |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | New Holland 8870 | New Holland 8870A | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | Not recorded | 4x4 4WD | — |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD | Same |
| Steering Type | Hydrostatic Power | Power | — |
| Brake Type | Wet disc | Not recorded | — |
Electrical
| Spec | New Holland 8870 | New Holland 8870A | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Electric | Electric Starter | — |
Capacities
| Spec | New Holland 8870 | New Holland 8870A | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coolant | 6.6gal | 7gal | ▲ 8870A+0.4 gal · +6% |
Operator Station
| Spec | New Holland 8870 | New Holland 8870A | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Cab | Cab | Same |
Category context
Both models against the field
Engine Power
median 138 hpA · 77th percentile (201 hp)B · 77th percentile (200 hp)
Engine Displacement
median 391 ciA · 80th percentile (456 ci)B · 80th percentile (456 ci)
Cylinders
median 6A · 50th percentile (6)B · 50th percentile (6)
Forward Gears
median 16A · 50th percentile (16)B · 50th percentile (16)
Operating Weight
median 12,307 lbA · 93rd percentile (24,130 lb)B · 74th percentile (17,250 lb)
A · 8870B · 8870AMedian Row Crop Tractor