New Holland 8970 vs SAME Diamond 230
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The New Holland 8970 is more powerful than the SAME Diamond 230: 240 HP versus 239 HP (+1 HP, +0%).
- The SAME Diamond 230 is the more recent model: production started in 2006, versus 1993 for the New Holland 8970.
- The SAME Diamond 230 offers a higher rear lift capacity: 10500 kg versus 6804 kg.
Full specs comparison
| New Holland 8970 | SAME Diamond 230 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 240 HP | 239 HP |
| Production years | 1993–2000 | 2006–2012 |
| Fuel | — | Diesel |
| Cylinders | 6 | 6 |
| Displacement | 7.5 L | 7.1 L |
| Weight | — | 8 410 kg |
| Drive | 2WD or 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission | Power shift | Power shift |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | 16 / 8 | — |
| Rear lift capacity | 6 804 kg | 10 500 kg |
| Wheelbase | 300 cm | 308 cm |
| Length | 499 cm | 500 cm |
| Cab | Yes | Yes |