Head to head · Row Crop

New Holland 8970 vs New Holland 8970A

New Holland 8970 Tractor
New HollandModel A

New Holland 8970

Row Crop

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

New Holland 8970A

Row Crop

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

Headline specs vs. the whole Row Crop

n = 1,140–1,417

Engine Power

▲ 8970 higher · +7 hp (+3%)
8970240 hp
8970A233 hp
Median Row Crop Tractor138 hp

8970 is in the 86th percentile; 8970A is in the 84th · 1,206 models

Engine Displacement

= Effectively tied
8970456 ci
8970A456 ci
Median Row Crop Tractor391 ci

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

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
89706
8970A6
Median Row Crop Tractor6

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

Forward Gears

= Effectively tied
897016
8970A16
Median Row Crop Tractor16

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

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

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecNew Holland 8970New Holland 8970ADifference
ManufacturerNew HollandNew HollandSame
Model89708970A—
CategoryRow CropRow CropSame

Engine

SpecNew Holland 8970New Holland 8970ADifference
ManufacturerNew Holland DieselNew Holland—
Power Output240hp233hp▲ 8970+7 hp · +3%
Rated RPM2,100RPM2,100RPMSame
Cylinders66Same
Displacement456ci456ciSame
Bore4.4in4.4inSame
Stroke5in5inSame

Transmission

SpecNew Holland 8970New Holland 8970ADifference
TypeSelective gear fixed ratio with full range operator-controlled powershiftFull power shift—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecNew Holland 8970New Holland 8970ADifference
Length197in212in▲ 8970A+15 in · +8%
Width96.7inNot recorded—
Height121in124in▲ 8970A+3 in · +2%
Operating Weight19,460lb19,590lb▲ 8970A+130 lb · <1%

Hydraulics

SpecNew Holland 8970New Holland 8970ADifference
System TypeClosed center load sensingClosed center load-sensing—
Pump Flow Capacity33.5gpmNot recorded—
Pressure2,785psiNot recorded—
Steering TypeHydrostatic powerPower—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecNew Holland 8970New Holland 8970ADifference
TypeIndependentNot recorded—
Speed 11,000rpmNot recorded—

Hitch & Towing

SpecNew Holland 8970New Holland 8970ADifference
Hitch TypeThree-Point HitchCategory III—
Hitch CategoryCategory 3Category 3Same
Hitch PositionRearNot recorded—
Hitch Capacity15,000lbNot recorded—

Chassis & Drive

SpecNew Holland 8970New Holland 8970ADifference
Chassis Type4x2 2WD2WD—
Drive Type2WD2WDSame
Steering TypeHydrostatic powerPower—
Brake TypeWet discNot recorded—

Electrical

SpecNew Holland 8970New Holland 8970ADifference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecNew Holland 8970New Holland 8970ADifference
Coolant6.6gal7gal▲ 8970A+0.4 gal · +6%

Operator Station

SpecNew Holland 8970New Holland 8970ADifference
TypeCabCabSame

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 138 hp
A · 86th percentile (240 hp)B · 84th percentile (233 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 (19,460 lb)B · 83rd percentile (19,590 lb)
A · 8970B · 8970AMedian Row Crop Tractor
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