New Holland T 9040 or New Holland TJ-450?

Which should you choose?

On performance, every comparable figure that differs favours the New Holland T 9040: maximum permissible mass. On features, the New Holland TJ-450 is ahead on top speed.

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 9040 and New Holland TJ-450, with the call on each
QuestionT 9040TJ-450Call
Which puts more power through the PTO shaft?286.8 kW (384.6 hp)Traktorenlexikon, “New Holland T9040”298.8 kW (400.7 hp)Traktorenlexikon, “New Holland TJ450”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 9040 and the TJ-450.
Which pulls harder at the drawbar?No figureNo call on drawbar power: no figure on record for the T 9040 and the TJ-450.
Which pumps more oil for implements?153.7 L/min (40.6 gpm)Traktorenlexikon, “New Holland T9040”155.2 L/min (41.0 gpm)Traktorenlexikon, “New Holland TJ450”EvenEven on hydraulic flow (both pump flow, as stated by the source): the difference is under the 10% threshold, too small to call.
Which lifts more on the three-point hitch?8,905 kg (19,632 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “New Holland T9040”8,905 kg (19,632 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “New Holland TJ450”Not comparableNot comparable on three-point lift: the T 9040: lift through the full range 610 mm behind the ends, as stated by the source (Traktorenlexikon, “New Holland T9040”); the TJ-450: lift at the hitch ends, as stated by the source (Traktorenlexikon, “New Holland TJ450”) — not the same quantity, basis and condition.
Which is heavier, for traction?18,951 kg (41,780 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “New Holland T9040”17,917 kg (39,500 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “New Holland TJ450”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?23,405 kg (51,599 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “New Holland T9040”18,000 kg (39,683 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “New Holland TJ450”AheadThe New Holland T 9040 has 30% higher maximum permissible mass (5,405 kg / 11,916 lb) than the New Holland TJ-450 (both maximum permissible mass, as stated by the source).
Which has the wider choice of gears?16Traktorenlexikon, “New Holland T9040”16Traktorenlexikon, “New Holland TJ450”EvenEven on forward gears (both forward gears, as stated by the source): the difference is under the 25% threshold, too small to call.
Which offers a creeper range?No figureNo call on a creeper range: not stated for the T 9040 and the TJ-450.
Which is faster on the road?30 km/h (18.6 mph)Traktorenlexikon, “New Holland T9040”40 km/h (24.9 mph)Traktorenlexikon, “New Holland TJ450”AheadThe New Holland TJ-450 has 33% more top speed (10.0 km/h / 6.2 mph) than the New Holland T 9040 (both top speed forward, as stated by the source).
Which offers more PTO speeds?1000 rpmTraktorenlexikon, “New Holland T9040”1000 rpmTraktorenlexikon, “New Holland TJ450”EvenEven on PTO speeds: the same speeds (1000 rpm).
Which PTO runs independently of the ground drive?independentTraktorenlexikon, “New Holland T9040”No figureNo call on PTO independence: not stated for the TJ-450.
Which drives on both axles?4WDTraktorenlexikon, “New Holland T9040”4WDTraktorenlexikon, “New Holland TJ450”EvenEven on drive: every machine is available with four-wheel drive.
Which is newer, and what about parts?2007–20102002–2005Ahead (a fact, not an advantage)The New Holland T 9040 is newer: production began 5 years later. We hold no parts-availability data, so there is no call on parts.

What does this mean in plain words?

  • The New Holland T 9040 has 30% higher maximum permissible mass (5,405 kg / 11,916 lb) than the New Holland TJ-450 (both maximum permissible mass, as stated by the source).
  • The New Holland TJ-450 has 33% more top speed (10.0 km/h / 6.2 mph) than the New Holland T 9040 (both top speed forward, as stated by the source).
  • The New Holland T 9040 is newer: production began 5 years later. We hold no parts-availability data, so there is no call on parts.
  • 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 hydraulic flow (both pump flow, as stated by the source): the difference is under the 10% threshold, 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 forward gears (both forward gears, as stated by the source): the difference is under the 25% threshold, too small to call.
  • Even on PTO speeds: the same speeds (1000 rpm).
  • Even on drive: every machine is available with four-wheel drive.
  • Not comparable on three-point lift: the T 9040: lift through the full range 610 mm behind the ends, as stated by the source (Traktorenlexikon, “New Holland T9040”); the TJ-450: lift at the hitch ends, as stated by the source (Traktorenlexikon, “New Holland TJ450”) — not the same quantity, basis and condition.
  • No figure on record for every machine, so no call on: fuel efficiency at the shaft, drawbar power, a creeper range and PTO independence.

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