New Holland T 8020 or New Holland TG 255 (Traktorenlexikon)?

Which should you choose?

On performance, every comparable figure that differs favours the New Holland T 8020: hydraulic flow and three-point lift. It is also ahead on PTO speeds.

  • The New Holland T 8020 suits PTO-driven implements (mowers, balers, pumps) better on this data: offers 540 rpm.
  • The New Holland T 8020 suits loader and hydraulic implement work better on this data: 14% (20.1 L/min / 5.3 gpm) more hydraulic flow and 113% (4,836 kg / 10,662 lb) more three-point lift.

Generated by rule set compare@4 from the figures on the side-by-side table, allowed by route “the same stated configuration”. Measured figures are compared only with measured, claimed only with claimed, at the same test condition; differences within each figure’s tolerance are not called.

What decides it, question by question?

Buyer questions for New Holland T 8020 and New Holland TG 255 (Traktorenlexikon), with the call on each
QuestionT 8020TG 255Call
Which puts more power through the PTO shaft?183.2 kW (245.7 hp)Traktorenlexikon, “New Holland T8020”183.4 kW (245.9 hp)Traktorenlexikon, “New Holland TG255”EvenEven on power at the PTO shaft (both power at the PTO, claimed): the difference is under the 10% threshold for claimed figures, too small to call.
Which turns a litre of fuel into more work at the shaft?No figureNo call on fuel efficiency at the shaft: no figure on record for the T 8020 and the TG 255.
Which pulls harder at the drawbar?No figureNo call on drawbar power: no figure on record for the T 8020 and the TG 255.
Which pumps more oil for implements?166.6 L/min (44.0 gpm)Traktorenlexikon, “New Holland T8020”146.5 L/min (38.7 gpm)Traktorenlexikon, “New Holland TG255”AheadThe New Holland T 8020 has 14% more hydraulic flow (20.1 L/min / 5.3 gpm) than the New Holland TG 255 (both pump flow, as stated by the source).
Which lifts more on the three-point hitch?9,126 kg (20,119 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “New Holland T8020”4,290 kg (9,458 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “New Holland TG255”AheadThe New Holland T 8020 has 113% more lift (4,836 kg / 10,662 lb) than the New Holland TG 255 (both lift at the hitch ends, as stated by the source).
Which is heavier, for traction?9,727 kg (21,444 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “New Holland T8020”9,643 kg (21,259 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “New Holland TG255”EvenEven on weight (both unladen weight, as stated by the source): the difference is under the 10% threshold, too small to call.
Which may carry more ballast and load?14,000 kg (30,865 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “New Holland T8020”14,000 kg (30,865 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “New Holland TG255”EvenEven on maximum permissible mass (both maximum permissible mass, as stated by the source): the difference is under the 10% threshold, too small to call.
Which has the wider choice of gears?19 to 23Traktorenlexikon, “New Holland T8020”18 to 24Traktorenlexikon, “New Holland TG255”EvenEven on forward gears (both forward gears, as stated by the source): the figures vary by configuration and the ranges overlap.
Which offers a creeper range?No figureNo call on a creeper range: not stated for the T 8020 and the TG 255.
Which is faster on the road?40 km/h (24.9 mph) to 50 km/h (31.1 mph)Traktorenlexikon, “New Holland T8020”40 km/h (24.9 mph)Traktorenlexikon, “New Holland TG255”EvenEven on top speed (both top speed forward, as stated by the source): the figures vary by configuration and the ranges overlap.
Which offers more PTO speeds?540/1000 rpmTraktorenlexikon, “New Holland T8020”1000 rpmTraktorenlexikon, “New Holland TG255”AheadThe New Holland T 8020 offers 540 rpm at the PTO, which the New Holland TG 255 does not (as stated by the sources).
Which PTO runs independently of the ground drive?independentTraktorenlexikon, “New Holland T8020”independentTraktorenlexikon, “New Holland TG255”EvenEven on PTO independence: every PTO is independent.
Which drives on both axles?4WDTraktorenlexikon, “New Holland T8020”4WDTraktorenlexikon, “New Holland TG255”EvenEven on drive: every machine is available with four-wheel drive.
Which is newer, and what about parts?2006–20112002–2005EvenSame era: production began within 5 years of each other. We hold no parts-availability data, so there is no call on parts.

What does this mean in plain words?

  • The New Holland T 8020 has 14% more hydraulic flow (20.1 L/min / 5.3 gpm) than the New Holland TG 255 (both pump flow, as stated by the source).
  • The New Holland T 8020 has 113% more lift (4,836 kg / 10,662 lb) than the New Holland TG 255 (both lift at the hitch ends, as stated by the source).
  • The New Holland T 8020 offers 540 rpm at the PTO, which the New Holland TG 255 does not (as stated by the sources).
  • Even on power at the PTO shaft (both power at the PTO, claimed): the difference is under the 10% threshold for claimed figures, too small to call.
  • Even on weight (both unladen weight, as stated by the source): the difference is under the 10% threshold, too small to call.
  • Even on maximum permissible mass (both maximum permissible mass, as stated by the source): the difference is under the 10% threshold, too small to call.
  • Even on forward gears (both forward gears, as stated by the source): the figures vary by configuration and the ranges overlap.
  • Even on top speed (both top speed forward, as stated by the source): the figures vary by configuration and the ranges overlap.
  • Even on PTO independence: every PTO is independent.
  • Even on drive: every machine is available with four-wheel drive.
  • Same era: production began within 5 years of each other. We hold no parts-availability data, so there is no call on parts.
  • No figure on record for every machine, so no call on: fuel efficiency at the shaft, drawbar power and a creeper range.

← Every figure for both machines, side by side, with sources