Head to head · Row Crop

New Holland 8970 vs New Holland T8.275

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
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New HollandModel B

New Holland T8.275

Row Crop

power
235 hp
displacement
531 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
23
Full T8.275 specs
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How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Row Crop

n = 279–1,417

Engine Power

▲ 8970 higher · +5 hp (+2%)
8970240 hp
T8.275235 hp
Median Row Crop Tractor138 hp

8970 is in the 86th percentile; T8.275 is in the 85th · 1,206 models

Engine Displacement

▲ T8.275 higher · +75 ci (+16%)
8970456 ci
T8.275531 ci
Median Row Crop Tractor391 ci

8970 is in the 80th percentile; T8.275 is in the 93rd · 1,409 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
89706
T8.2756
Median Row Crop Tractor6

8970 is in the 50th percentile; T8.275 is in the 50th · 1,417 models

Forward Gears

▲ T8.275 higher · +7 (+44%)
897016
T8.27523
Median Row Crop Tractor16

8970 is in the 50th percentile; T8.275 is in the 74th · 1,200 models

8970 (A)T8.275 (B)Median Row Crop Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecNew Holland 8970New Holland T8.275Difference
ManufacturerNew HollandNew HollandSame
Model8970T8.275—
CategoryRow CropRow CropSame

Engine

SpecNew Holland 8970New Holland T8.275Difference
ManufacturerNew Holland DieselFPT—
Power Output240hp235hp▲ 8970+5 hp · +2%
Rated RPM2,100RPM2,000RPM▲ 8970+100 RPM · +5%
Cylinders66Same
Displacement456ci531ci▲ T8.275+75 ci · +16%
Bore4.4inNot recorded—
Stroke5inNot recorded—

Transmission

SpecNew Holland 8970New Holland T8.275Difference
TypeSelective gear fixed ratio with full range operator-controlled powershiftFull power shift, Creeper—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecNew Holland 8970New Holland T8.275Difference
Length197inNot recorded—
Width96.7inNot recorded—
Height121inNot recorded—
Operating Weight19,460lb23,862lb▲ T8.275+4,402 lb · +23%

Hydraulics

SpecNew Holland 8970New Holland T8.275Difference
System TypeClosed center load sensingClosed center load sensingSame
Pump Flow Capacity33.5gpmNot recorded—
Pressure2,785psiNot recorded—
Steering TypeHydrostatic powerPower—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecNew Holland 8970New Holland T8.275Difference
TypeIndependentNot recorded—
Speed 11,000rpmNot recorded—

Hitch & Towing

SpecNew Holland 8970New Holland T8.275Difference
Hitch TypeThree-Point HitchCategory 3/3N—
Hitch CategoryCategory 3Category 3Same
Hitch PositionRearRearSame
Hitch Capacity15,000lb27,750lb▲ T8.275+12,750 lb · +85%

Chassis & Drive

SpecNew Holland 8970New Holland T8.275Difference
Chassis Type4x2 2WD4x4 MFWD 4WD—
Drive Type2WD4WD—
Steering TypeHydrostatic powerPower—
Brake TypeWet discNot recorded—

Electrical

SpecNew Holland 8970New Holland T8.275Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecNew Holland 8970New Holland T8.275Difference
Coolant6.6galNot recorded—

Operator Station

SpecNew Holland 8970New Holland T8.275Difference
TypeCabNot recorded—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 138 hp
A · 86th percentile (240 hp)B · 85th percentile (235 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 391 ci
A · 80th percentile (456 ci)B · 93rd percentile (531 ci)

Cylinders

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

Forward Gears

median 16
A · 50th percentile (16)B · 74th percentile (23)

Operating Weight

median 12,307 lb
A · 83rd percentile (19,460 lb)B · 93rd percentile (23,862 lb)
A · 8970B · T8.275Median Row Crop Tractor
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