New HollandModel A
New Holland 8970A
Row Crop
- power
- 233 hp
- displacement
- 456 ci
- Cylinders
- 6
- Forward gears
- 16
Head to head · Row Crop
New Holland 8970A vs New Holland T8020
New HollandModel B
New Holland T8020
Row Crop
- power
- 244 hp
- displacement
- 507 ci
- Cylinders
- 6
- Forward gears
- 23
New HollandNew Holland 8970A
vs
New HollandNew Holland T8020
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Row Crop
Engine Power
▲ T8020 higher · +11 hp (+5%)8970A233 hp
T8020244 hp
Median Row Crop Tractor138 hp
8970A is in the 84th percentile; T8020 is in the 86th · 1,206 models
Engine Displacement
▲ T8020 higher · +51 ci (+11%)8970A456 ci
T8020507 ci
Median Row Crop Tractor391 ci
8970A is in the 80th percentile; T8020 is in the 89th · 1,409 models
Cylinders
= Effectively tied8970A6
T80206
Median Row Crop Tractor6
8970A is in the 50th percentile; T8020 is in the 50th · 1,417 models
Forward Gears
▲ T8020 higher · +7 (+44%)8970A16
T802023
Median Row Crop Tractor16
8970A is in the 50th percentile; T8020 is in the 74th · 1,200 models
8970A (A)T8020 (B)Median Row Crop Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | New Holland 8970A | New Holland T8020 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | New Holland | New Holland | Same |
| Model | 8970A | T8020 | — |
| Category | Row Crop | Row Crop | Same |
Engine
| Spec | New Holland 8970A | New Holland T8020 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | New Holland | New Holland | Same |
| Power Output | 233hp | 244hp | ▲ T8020+11 hp · +5% |
| Rated RPM | 2,100RPM | 2,200RPM | ▲ T8020+100 RPM · +5% |
| Cylinders | 6 | 6 | Same |
| Displacement | 456ci | 507ci | ▲ T8020+51 ci · +11% |
| Bore | 4.4in | 4.5in | ▲ T8020+0.1 in · +2% |
| Stroke | 5in | 5.3in | ▲ T8020+0.3 in · +6% |
Transmission
| Spec | New Holland 8970A | New Holland T8020 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Full power shift | Full power shift | Same |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | New Holland 8970A | New Holland T8020 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 212in | 230in | ▲ T8020+18 in · +8% |
| Width | Not recorded | 98in | — |
| Height | 124in | 131in | ▲ T8020+7 in · +6% |
| Operating Weight | 19,590lb | 21,270lb | ▲ T8020+1,680 lb · +9% |
Hydraulics
| Spec | New Holland 8970A | New Holland T8020 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| System Type | Closed center load-sensing | Closed center load sensing | — |
| Steering Type | Power | Power | Same |
Hitch & Towing
| Spec | New Holland 8970A | New Holland T8020 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Type | Category III | III/IIIN | — |
| Hitch Category | Category 3 | 3 | — |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | New Holland 8970A | New Holland T8020 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | 2WD | 4x4 MFWD 4WD | — |
| Drive Type | 2WD | 4WD | — |
| Steering Type | Power | Power | Same |
Electrical
| Spec | New Holland 8970A | New Holland T8020 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Electric | Electric | Same |
Capacities
| Spec | New Holland 8970A | New Holland T8020 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coolant | 7gal | Not recorded | — |
Operator Station
| Spec | New Holland 8970A | New Holland T8020 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Cab | Not recorded | — |
Category context
Both models against the field
Engine Power
median 138 hpA · 84th percentile (233 hp)B · 86th percentile (244 hp)
Engine Displacement
median 391 ciA · 80th percentile (456 ci)B · 89th percentile (507 ci)
Cylinders
median 6A · 50th percentile (6)B · 50th percentile (6)
Forward Gears
median 16A · 50th percentile (16)B · 74th percentile (23)
Operating Weight
median 12,307 lbA · 83rd percentile (19,590 lb)B · 87th percentile (21,270 lb)
A · 8970AB · T8020Median Row Crop Tractor