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 TG230
New HollandModel B
New Holland TG230
Row Crop
- power
- 230 hp
- displacement
- 505 ci
- Cylinders
- 6
- Forward gears
- 18
New HollandNew Holland 8970A
vs
New HollandNew Holland TG230
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Row Crop
Engine Power
▲ 8970A higher · +3 hp (+1%)8970A233 hp
TG230230 hp
Median Row Crop Tractor138 hp
8970A is in the 84th percentile; TG230 is in the 84th · 1,206 models
Engine Displacement
▲ TG230 higher · +49 ci (+11%)8970A456 ci
TG230505 ci
Median Row Crop Tractor391 ci
8970A is in the 80th percentile; TG230 is in the 89th · 1,409 models
Cylinders
= Effectively tied8970A6
TG2306
Median Row Crop Tractor6
8970A is in the 50th percentile; TG230 is in the 50th · 1,417 models
Forward Gears
▲ TG230 higher · +2 (+13%)8970A16
TG23018
Median Row Crop Tractor16
8970A is in the 50th percentile; TG230 is in the 61st · 1,200 models
8970A (A)TG230 (B)Median Row Crop Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | New Holland 8970A | New Holland TG230 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | New Holland | New Holland | Same |
| Model | 8970A | TG230 | — |
| Category | Row Crop | Row Crop | Same |
Engine
| Spec | New Holland 8970A | New Holland TG230 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | New Holland | CDC | — |
| Power Output | 233hp | 230hp | ▲ 8970A+3 hp · +1% |
| Rated RPM | 2,100RPM | 2,200RPM | ▲ TG230+100 RPM · +5% |
| Cylinders | 6 | 6 | Same |
| Displacement | 456ci | 505ci | ▲ TG230+49 ci · +11% |
| Bore | 4.4in | 4.5in | ▲ TG230+0.1 in · +2% |
| Stroke | 5in | 5.3in | ▲ TG230+0.3 in · +6% |
Transmission
| Spec | New Holland 8970A | New Holland TG230 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Full power shift | Full power shift | Same |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | New Holland 8970A | New Holland TG230 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 212in | Not recorded | — |
| Height | 124in | Not recorded | — |
| Operating Weight | 19,590lb | 20,340lb | ▲ TG230+750 lb · +4% |
Hydraulics
| Spec | New Holland 8970A | New Holland TG230 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| System Type | Closed center load-sensing | Closed center load sensing | — |
| Steering Type | Power | Power | Same |
Hitch & Towing
| Spec | New Holland 8970A | New Holland TG230 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Type | Category III | III/IIIN | — |
| Hitch Category | Category 3 | III/IIIN | — |
| Hitch Position | Not recorded | Rear | — |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | New Holland 8970A | New Holland TG230 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | 2WD | 4x4 MFWD 4WD | — |
| Drive Type | 2WD | 4WD | — |
| Steering Type | Power | Power | Same |
Electrical
| Spec | New Holland 8970A | New Holland TG230 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Electric | Electric | Same |
Capacities
| Spec | New Holland 8970A | New Holland TG230 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coolant | 7gal | Not recorded | — |
Operator Station
| Spec | New Holland 8970A | New Holland TG230 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Cab | Not recorded | — |
Category context
Both models against the field
Engine Power
median 138 hpA · 84th percentile (233 hp)B · 84th percentile (230 hp)
Engine Displacement
median 391 ciA · 80th percentile (456 ci)B · 89th percentile (505 ci)
Cylinders
median 6A · 50th percentile (6)B · 50th percentile (6)
Forward Gears
median 16A · 50th percentile (16)B · 61st percentile (18)
Operating Weight
median 12,307 lbA · 83rd percentile (19,590 lb)B · 85th percentile (20,340 lb)
A · 8970AB · TG230Median Row Crop Tractor