New Holland T9.480
The New Holland T9.480 is a tractor produced by New Holland. It is equipped with a 787 ci 12.9 L engine. The listed engine power is Diesel (gross): 420 hp / 313.2 kW. Transmission: Ultra Command. Operating weight: 36048 lbs 16351 kg.
Overview
![]() | 2014 - 2023
T9 SeriesFour-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor
T9 Series
Four-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor |
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Production | |
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Manufacturer | New Holland (a part of CNH) |
Four-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor | |
Built in Fargo, North Dakota, USA | |
Variants | |
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Steiger 420 | similar CaseIH model |
New Holland T9.480 Engine | |
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FPT 12.9L 6-cyl diesel | |
Fuel tank | 230 gal
870.6 L |
Exhaust fluid (DEF) | 42 gal
159.0 L |
Engine details ... | |
New Holland T9.480 Transmission | |
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17-speed full power shift | |
Transmission details ... |
New Holland T9.480 Power | |
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Engine (gross) | 420 hp
313.2 kW |
Engine (max) | 462 hp
344.5 kW |
PTO (claimed) | 355 hp
264.7 kW |
Drawbar (tested) | 340.86 hp
254.2 kW |
PTO (tested) | 413.44 hp
308.3 kW |
Performance test details ... | |
Mechanical | |
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Four-wheel drive | |
Steering | hydrostatic power articulated |
Wet disc brakes | |
Trailer brakes | hydraulic OptOptional |
Cab standard with air-condioning. Optional Comfort Ride cab suspension. ISOBUS compliant; Intelliview IV; IntelliSteer | |
Hydraulics | |
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Type | closed center load sensing (CCLS) |
Valves | 4 to 8 |
Standard Pump flow | 42 gpm
159.0 lpm |
High-Flow Pump flow | 57 gpm
215.7 lpm |
MegaFlow Pump flow | 113 gpm
427.7 lpm |
Tractor hitch | |
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Rear Type | IVN OptOptional |
IIIN OptOptional | |
Control | position control |
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm) | 20000 lbs
9072 kg |
Rear Arms | adjustable link ends |
Drawbar | Cat. 4 |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Rear PTO | independent |
Rear PTO Type | 1000 (1.75) |
Engine RPM | 1000@1998 (early) |
1000@1811 (late) | |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Wheelbase | 148 inches
375 cm |
Weight | 36048 lbs
16351 kg |
Front tire | 710/70 |
Rear tire | 710/70 |
Full dimensions and tires ... | |
Electrical | |
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Ground | negative |
Charging system | alternator |
Charging amps | 200 |
Batteries | 2 |
Battery CCA | 1000 |
Battery volts | 12 |
References | |
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T9 Series published in 2018, by New Holland |
Engine
Engine Detail — 787 ci / 12.9 L Diesel
Manufacturer | FPT Cursor 13 SST |
Configuration | wastegate turbocharged aftercooled diesel, 6-cylinder 24-valve, liquid-cooled |
Displacement | 787 ci
12.9 L |
Bore/Stroke | 5.31x5.91 inches
135 x 150 mm |
Emissions | Tier IV |
Emission control | selective catalytic reduction with diesel oxidation catalyst |
Rated Power (gross) | 420 hp
313.2 kW |
Maximum Power (gross) | 462 hp
344.5 kW |
Fuel system | electronic direct-injection high pressure common rail |
Cooling system | viscous fan drive |
Rated RPM | 2100 |
Torque | 1469 lb-ft
1992.0 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1400 |
Starter | electric |
Starter volts | 12 |
Transmission
Transmission — Ultra Command
Transmission | Ultra Command |
Type | full power shift |
Gears | 17 forward and 2 reverse |
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Dimensions
New Holland T9.480 Tires | |
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Ag front | 710/70 R42 |
Ag rear | 710/70 R42 |
Dimensions | |
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Wheelbase | 148 inches
375 cm |
Length | 291 inches
739 cm |
Width | 120 inches*Minimum
304 cm |
Height (cab) | 151.3 inches
384 cm |
Shipping weight | 36048 lbs
16351 kg |
Max weight | 49500 lbs
22453 kg |
Front axle | Bar: 5.0 by 120 inches
127 by 3048 mm |
Bar rear axle | 5.0 by 120 inches
127 by 3048 mm |
Tests
OCED Tractor Test 2093A | |
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Diesel 16-speed 4WD
September 23 - October 1, 2014
Link: OCED Tractor Test 2093A file | |
PTO performance | |
Max power | 413.44 hp
308.3 kW |
Fuel use | 22.5 gal/hour
85.2 l/hour |
Power at rated engine speed | 367.38 hp
274.0 kW |
Fuel use | 21.5 gal/hour
81.4 l/hour |
Power at rated PTO speed | 407.49 hp
303.9 kW |
Fuel use | 21.7 gal/hour
82.1 l/hour |
Drawbar performance | |
Max power | 340.86 hp
254.2 kW |
Fuel use | 21.4 gal/hour
81.0 l/hour |
Gear 4 used for power test. | |
Max pull | 41762 lbs
18943 kg |
Gear 1 used for pull test. | |
Photos
Recommended Implements & Sizing Guide
Engineering recommendations for New Holland T9.480 based on its 420 HP power envelope and ASAE agricultural standards.
| Implement & Operation | Recommended Size | Workload Rating | Engineering Notes |
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Moldboard PlowPrimary Tillage | 8+ Bottom On-Land Hitch8+ 铧重型机外牵引犁 | Commercial / Field Scale | High horsepower articulated/4WD field plowing. |
Rotary Cutter / MowerMowing & Clearing | 15 to 20 ft Batwing4.6 - 6.1 m 宽幅折叠翼 | Commercial / Field Scale | Large commercial field and roadside mowing operations. |
Rotary TillerSeedbed Prep | 90 to 120 in Heavy Duty230 - 300 cm 重型旋耕机 | Commercial / Field Scale | Deep intensive seedbed preparation for commercial row crops. |
Disc HarrowSecondary Tillage | 24 to 36 ft Heavy Duty Field Disc7.3 - 11.0 m 超宽重型整地耙 | Commercial / Field Scale | Broad-acre grain tillage for high-drawbar tractors. |
Hay BalerHay & Forage | Large Square Baler (3x4 or 4x4)大方捆商用打捆机 (1.2x1.2 m) | Commercial / Field Scale | High-capacity commercial forage harvesting (1000 RPM PTO). |
Fluids, Capacities & Working Autonomy
Standard fluid requirements, service intervals, and continuous runtime estimates for New Holland T9.480.
Estimated Continuous Field Runtime: 10.5 hrs
Approximately 10.5 hours of continuous field operation at ~75% rated power on a full tank (230 gal / 870.6 L).
Engine Crankcase Oil
Transmission & Hydraulic System
Engine Cooling System
New Holland T9.480 Specification Unit Converter
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