John Deere 8220 vs New Holland 8970A
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The John Deere 8220 and the New Holland 8970A deliver the same power: 233 HP.
- The John Deere 8220 is the more recent model: production started in 2002, versus 2001 for the New Holland 8970A.
- The New Holland 8970A offers a higher rear lift capacity: 6718 kg versus 5579 kg.
Full specs comparison
| John Deere 8220 | New Holland 8970A | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 233 HP | 233 HP |
| Production years | 2002–2005 | 2001–2003 |
| Fuel | — | Diesel |
| Cylinders | — | 6 |
| Displacement | 8.1 L | 7.5 L |
| Drive | 2WD or 4WD | 2WD or 4WD |
| Transmission | Power shift | Power shift |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | 16 / 4 | 16 / 9 |
| Rear lift capacity | 5 579 kg | 6 718 kg |
| Wheelbase | 313 cm | 300 cm |
| Length | 533 cm | 538 cm |
| Cab | Yes | Yes |