New Holland Powerstar 90 vs New Holland T4.90

Every published spec for both machines, side by side. The verdict below is computed straight from the spec sheets, not opinion.

Across 9 measurable specs, the New Holland Powerstar 90 leads 2 categories to 0 (7 tied). Machine pages: New Holland Powerstar 90 and New Holland T4.90.

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Category Verdict

Spec	New Holland Powerstar 90	New Holland T4.90
Engine HP (hp)	86 hp	86 hp
PTO HP (hp)	73 hp	73 hp
Weight (lb)	6,988 lb	6,988 lb
Loader Lift (lb)	▲ 4,204 lb	3,428 lb
3-Pt Lift (24 in) (lb)	5,620 lb	5,620 lb
Lift Height (in)	135 in	135 in
Breakout Force (lbf)	5,661 lbf	5,661 lbf
Hydraulic Flow (gpm)	26.6 gpm	26.6 gpm
Travel Speed (mph)	▲ 27 mph	20 mph

The headline numbers at a glance.

New Holland Powerstar 90New Holland T4.90

Engine HPhp

▲86 hp

PTO HPhp

▲73 hp

Weightlb

▲6,988 lb

Loader Liftlb

3,461 lb

3,573 lb

3,849 lb

▲4,204 lb

2,478 lb

3,179 lb

2,632 lb

3,428 lb

2,028 lb

3,175 lb

710LU715LU720LU725LU655TL NSL655TL MSL665TL NSL665TL MSL632TL637TL

3-Pt Lift (24 in)lb

▲5,620 lb

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Full Spec Sheet

Every published spec, side by side, including the details the graphs above don't chart.

Spec	New HollandPowerstar 90	New HollandT4.90


Engine Manufacturer	FPT Industrial	FPT Industrial
Engine Model	F5G	F5G
Engine Type	4-cylinder diesel, turbocharged and aftercooled	4-cylinder diesel, turbocharged and aftercooled
No. of Cylinders	4	4
Displacement	207 in³	207 in³
Rated Engine Speed	2300 rpm	2300 rpm
Engine Power (Gross)	86 hp	86 hp
PTO Power	73 hp	73 hp
Engine Emissions Constraints	Tier 4	Tier 4
Cooling System Type	Liquid-cooled	Liquid-cooled
Air Cleaner	Not Published	Not Published
Fuel System	Electronic high-pressure common rail fuel injection	Electronic high-pressure common rail fuel injection
Alternator	ROPS: 120 A; Cab: 150 A	Not Published

Pump Type	Open-center; dual pumps (implement pump plus dedicated steering pump)	Open-center tandem gear pumps (implement pump + steering and services pump)
Implement Flow	16.9 gpm	16.9 gpm
Steering Flow	9.7 gpm	9.7 gpm
Total Hydraulic Flow	26.6 gpm	26.6 gpm
Overall Hydraulic Pump Flow	26.6 gpm	26.6 gpm
Hydraulic System Type	Open center	Open center
Rear Remote Hydraulic Flow	Not Published	Not Published
No. of Standard Remote Valves	2 rear remotes (open center with detent)	2 or 3 (base)
No. of Optional Remote Valves	1 (third rear remote, DIA kit)	1 (third rear remote)

Fuel Tank Capacity	30.3 gal	30.3 gal
Coolant Capacity	Not Published	Not Published
Crankcase Capacity	Not Published	Not Published
Transmission / Hydraulic System Capacity	Not Published	Not Published
Front Axle Fluid Capacity	Not Published	Not Published

PTO Type	Fully independent hydraulic PTO	Independent; hydraulic engagement (power shuttle and Dual Command transmissions) or mechanical lever engagement (mechanical shuttle transmission)
PTO Rear	540 rpm (standard); 540/1000 rpm with interchangeable shafts (optional)	540 (12x12 base); 540/540E or 540/1000 (12x12 optional); 540/540E (24x24 Dual Command base); 540/1000 (24x24 Dual Command optional)
Mid-PTO Availability	Not Published	Not Published
Category, 3-Point Hitch	Category II	Category II (flexible link ends)
Hitch Lift Capacity	Not Published	Not Published
Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”)	5,620 lb	5,620 lb (7,351 lb with optional auxiliary lift ram)
Lift Control Type	Mechanical draft control; Lift-O-Matic PLUS single-lever raise/lower (standard)	Mechanical draft and position control (12x12 models); Electronic Draft Control (EDC) with fender switches (Dual Command cab models); Lift-O-Matic Plus single-lever control (optional on 12x12, standard on Dual Command ROPS)

Transmission Type	12x12 power shuttle, column-mounted (standard); 20x20 power shuttle with creeper (optional)	12x12 mechanical shuttle (standard); 12x12 power shuttle, 20x20 power shuttle with creeper, 24x24 Dual Command Hi-Lo powershift with electrohydraulic power shuttle, or 40x40 Dual Command with creeper (optional)
No. of Speeds	12F/12R (standard); 20F/20R with creeper (optional)	12F/12R (standard); 20F/20R, 24F/24R or 40F/40R (optional)
Max Travel Speed (Forward)	27 mph (4WD front axle); 20 mph (2WD front axle)	20 mph (12x12 and 20x20 creeper, standard; 25 mph transport option); 25 mph (24x24 and 40x40 Dual Command)
Max Travel Speed (Reverse)	27.25 mph (12x12, 4WD front axle, 18R34 tires)	Not Published
Clutch	Not Published	Not Published
Differential Lock & Limited Slip Options	Mechanical rear differential lock (pedal); limited-slip 4WD front axle with electrohydraulic engagement	Mechanical rear differential lock, pedal (12x12 models); electrohydraulic rear differential lock, rocker switch (Dual Command models)

Frame Type	Not Published	Not Published
Steering	Power steering	Power steering
Brakes	Hydraulic wet disc	Wet disc
Seat Suspension & Adjustability	Cab: air-suspension cloth seat with armrests, 10° swivel (standard); ROPS: vinyl mechanical-suspension seat with armrests	Cab: fabric mechanical-suspension seat or fabric air-suspension seat with swivel; full-size instructor seat available. ROPS: vinyl mechanical-suspension seat with armrests
Front Axle Type	Limited-slip 4WD front axle with electrohydraulic engagement (standard); heavy-duty 2WD front axle (optional)	Standard-duty electronically engaged 4WD front axle (standard); mechanically engaged standard-duty 4WD, heavy-duty electronically engaged 4WD, or heavy-duty 2WD front axle (optional)
Front Axle Rating	9,480 lb (standard limited-slip 4WD front axle, maximum capacity); 10,360 lb (optional heavy-duty 4WD front axle); 7,716 lb (optional 2WD heavy-duty front axle)	9,479 lb (standard-duty 4WD, in-action capacity at 4 mph); 10,361 lb (heavy-duty 4WD, in-action capacity at 4 mph)
Drawbar Capacity	Not Published	Not Published

Overall Length with 3-Point Hitch	163.1 in (2WD); 160.9 in (4WD)	163.1 in (2WD); 160.9 in (4WD)
Overall Width	75.7 in	75.7 in
Wheelbase	92.2 in (2WD); 89.9 in (4WD)	92.2 in (2WD); 89.9 in (4WD)
Ground Clearance	Not Published	Not Published
Min. Turn Radius without Brakes	134 in (optional 2WD front axle, w/o brakes)	134 in (2WD heavy-duty front axle)
Height to Top of ROPS	106.5 in	106.5 in
Height to Top of ROPS (folded)	Not Published	Not Published
Height to Top of Cab Model	102.1 in	102.1 in

Tractor Weight (Base)	6,988 lb (ROPS/2WD); 7,672 lb (ROPS/4WD); 7,473 lb (cab/2WD); 8,157 lb (cab/4WD)	6,988 lb (2WD ROPS); 7,672 lb (4WD ROPS)
Weight with ROPS and Loader	Not Published	Not Published
Weight with Cab and Loader	Not Published	Not Published

Tire Size & Options	2WD: 10.00-16 front, 18.4-30 rear; 4WD: 12.4-24 front, 18.4-30 rear (standard); 18.4R34 rear is the reference tire for weights and dimensions	Ag: 16.9-30 rear with 11.2-24 front; 16.9-34 rear with 13.6-24 front; 18.4-30 rear with 12.4-24 front; 18.4-34 rear with 14.9-24 front. Turf: 16.9-24 rear with 13.6-16.1 front. Industrial: 19.5L24 rear with 12.5/80-18 front
R1 Agricultural - Front	2WD: 10.00-16; 4WD: 12.4-24	4WD: 11.2-24, 13.6-24, 12.4-24 or 14.9-24 (paired with 16.9-30, 16.9-34, 18.4-30 or 18.4-34 rears)
R1 Agricultural - Rear	18.4R34 (reference tire for OEM weights and dimensions)	16.9-30, 16.9-34, 18.4-30 or 18.4-34
R3 Turf - Front	Not Published	13.6-16.1
R3 Turf - Rear	Not Published	16.9-24
R4 Industrial - Front	Not Published	12.5/80-18
R4 Industrial - Rear	Not Published	19.5L24

Quick Attach Loader System	Skid-steer-style or Euro-style quick attach faceplate (optional, all four LU loaders)	Skid-steer-style or Euro-style quick attach faceplate
Loader Model	710LU (NSL); 715LU (MSL); 720LU (NSL); 725LU (MSL)	Factory-fit: 655TL (NSL or MSL), 665TL (NSL or MSL); field-fit: 632TL (NSL), 637TL (MSL)
Loader Lift Height	710LU: 126.3 in; 715LU: 125.9 in; 720LU: 134 in; 725LU: 135 in	655TL NSL: 126 in; 655TL MSL: 125 in; 665TL NSL: 134 in; 665TL MSL: 135 in; 632TL: 134 in; 637TL: 134 in
Loader Lift Capacity (Full Height)	710LU: 3,461 lb; 715LU: 3,573 lb; 720LU: 3,849 lb; 725LU: 4,204 lb	655TL NSL: 2,478 lb; 655TL MSL: 3,179 lb; 665TL NSL: 2,632 lb; 665TL MSL: 3,428 lb; 632TL: 2,028 lb; 637TL: 3,175 lb (at max height, 31.5 in forward of the bucket pivot point)
Loader Breakout Force	710LU: 3,739 lb; 715LU: 3,860 lb; 720LU: 4,455 lb; 725LU: 5,661 lb (31.5 in forward of the bucket pivot point)	655TL NSL: 3,739 lb; 655TL MSL: 3,860 lb; 665TL NSL: 4,455 lb; 665TL MSL: 5,661 lb (at 31.5 in from bucket pivot point); 632TL: 3,351 lb; 637TL: 3,461 lb

Warranty Length & Coverage	Not Published	Not Published

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New Holland Powerstar 90 vs New Holland T4.90: Quick Answers

Which has more horsepower, the New Holland Powerstar 90 or the New Holland T4.90?: They are effectively tied: both machines are rated at 86 hp hp for engine hp.
Which has more PTO horsepower, the New Holland Powerstar 90 or the New Holland T4.90?: They are effectively tied: both machines are rated at 73 hp hp for pto hp.
Which is heavier, the New Holland Powerstar 90 or the New Holland T4.90?: They are effectively tied: both machines are rated at 6,988 lb lb for weight.
Which has more loader lift capacity, the New Holland Powerstar 90 or the New Holland T4.90?: The New Holland Powerstar 90 leads on loader lift at 4,204 lb lb, compared to 3,428 lb lb for the New Holland T4.90.
Which has more three-point hitch lift capacity, the New Holland Powerstar 90 or the New Holland T4.90?: They are effectively tied: both machines are rated at 5,620 lb lb for 3-pt lift (24 in).

Category Verdict

Spec	New Holland Powerstar 90	New Holland T4.90
Engine HP (hp)	86 hp	86 hp
PTO HP (hp)	73 hp	73 hp
Weight (lb)	6,988 lb	6,988 lb
Loader Lift (lb)	▲ 4,204 lb	3,428 lb
3-Pt Lift (24 in) (lb)	5,620 lb	5,620 lb
Lift Height (in)	135 in	135 in
Breakout Force (lbf)	5,661 lbf	5,661 lbf
Hydraulic Flow (gpm)	26.6 gpm	26.6 gpm
Travel Speed (mph)	▲ 27 mph	20 mph

The headline numbers at a glance.

New Holland Powerstar 90New Holland T4.90

Engine HPhp

▲86 hp

PTO HPhp

▲73 hp

Weightlb

▲6,988 lb

Loader Liftlb

3,461 lb

3,573 lb

3,849 lb

▲4,204 lb

2,478 lb

3,179 lb

2,632 lb

3,428 lb

2,028 lb

3,175 lb

710LU715LU720LU725LU655TL NSL655TL MSL665TL NSL665TL MSL632TL637TL

3-Pt Lift (24 in)lb

▲5,620 lb

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Full Spec Sheet

Every published spec, side by side, including the details the graphs above don't chart.

Spec	New HollandPowerstar 90	New HollandT4.90


Engine Manufacturer	FPT Industrial	FPT Industrial
Engine Model	F5G	F5G
Engine Type	4-cylinder diesel, turbocharged and aftercooled	4-cylinder diesel, turbocharged and aftercooled
No. of Cylinders	4	4
Displacement	207 in³	207 in³
Rated Engine Speed	2300 rpm	2300 rpm
Engine Power (Gross)	86 hp	86 hp
PTO Power	73 hp	73 hp
Engine Emissions Constraints	Tier 4	Tier 4
Cooling System Type	Liquid-cooled	Liquid-cooled
Air Cleaner	Not Published	Not Published
Fuel System	Electronic high-pressure common rail fuel injection	Electronic high-pressure common rail fuel injection
Alternator	ROPS: 120 A; Cab: 150 A	Not Published

Pump Type	Open-center; dual pumps (implement pump plus dedicated steering pump)	Open-center tandem gear pumps (implement pump + steering and services pump)
Implement Flow	16.9 gpm	16.9 gpm
Steering Flow	9.7 gpm	9.7 gpm
Total Hydraulic Flow	26.6 gpm	26.6 gpm
Overall Hydraulic Pump Flow	26.6 gpm	26.6 gpm
Hydraulic System Type	Open center	Open center
Rear Remote Hydraulic Flow	Not Published	Not Published
No. of Standard Remote Valves	2 rear remotes (open center with detent)	2 or 3 (base)
No. of Optional Remote Valves	1 (third rear remote, DIA kit)	1 (third rear remote)

Fuel Tank Capacity	30.3 gal	30.3 gal
Coolant Capacity	Not Published	Not Published
Crankcase Capacity	Not Published	Not Published
Transmission / Hydraulic System Capacity	Not Published	Not Published
Front Axle Fluid Capacity	Not Published	Not Published

PTO Type	Fully independent hydraulic PTO	Independent; hydraulic engagement (power shuttle and Dual Command transmissions) or mechanical lever engagement (mechanical shuttle transmission)
PTO Rear	540 rpm (standard); 540/1000 rpm with interchangeable shafts (optional)	540 (12x12 base); 540/540E or 540/1000 (12x12 optional); 540/540E (24x24 Dual Command base); 540/1000 (24x24 Dual Command optional)
Mid-PTO Availability	Not Published	Not Published
Category, 3-Point Hitch	Category II	Category II (flexible link ends)
Hitch Lift Capacity	Not Published	Not Published
Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”)	5,620 lb	5,620 lb (7,351 lb with optional auxiliary lift ram)
Lift Control Type	Mechanical draft control; Lift-O-Matic PLUS single-lever raise/lower (standard)	Mechanical draft and position control (12x12 models); Electronic Draft Control (EDC) with fender switches (Dual Command cab models); Lift-O-Matic Plus single-lever control (optional on 12x12, standard on Dual Command ROPS)

Transmission Type	12x12 power shuttle, column-mounted (standard); 20x20 power shuttle with creeper (optional)	12x12 mechanical shuttle (standard); 12x12 power shuttle, 20x20 power shuttle with creeper, 24x24 Dual Command Hi-Lo powershift with electrohydraulic power shuttle, or 40x40 Dual Command with creeper (optional)
No. of Speeds	12F/12R (standard); 20F/20R with creeper (optional)	12F/12R (standard); 20F/20R, 24F/24R or 40F/40R (optional)
Max Travel Speed (Forward)	27 mph (4WD front axle); 20 mph (2WD front axle)	20 mph (12x12 and 20x20 creeper, standard; 25 mph transport option); 25 mph (24x24 and 40x40 Dual Command)
Max Travel Speed (Reverse)	27.25 mph (12x12, 4WD front axle, 18R34 tires)	Not Published
Clutch	Not Published	Not Published
Differential Lock & Limited Slip Options	Mechanical rear differential lock (pedal); limited-slip 4WD front axle with electrohydraulic engagement	Mechanical rear differential lock, pedal (12x12 models); electrohydraulic rear differential lock, rocker switch (Dual Command models)

Frame Type	Not Published	Not Published
Steering	Power steering	Power steering
Brakes	Hydraulic wet disc	Wet disc
Seat Suspension & Adjustability	Cab: air-suspension cloth seat with armrests, 10° swivel (standard); ROPS: vinyl mechanical-suspension seat with armrests	Cab: fabric mechanical-suspension seat or fabric air-suspension seat with swivel; full-size instructor seat available. ROPS: vinyl mechanical-suspension seat with armrests
Front Axle Type	Limited-slip 4WD front axle with electrohydraulic engagement (standard); heavy-duty 2WD front axle (optional)	Standard-duty electronically engaged 4WD front axle (standard); mechanically engaged standard-duty 4WD, heavy-duty electronically engaged 4WD, or heavy-duty 2WD front axle (optional)
Front Axle Rating	9,480 lb (standard limited-slip 4WD front axle, maximum capacity); 10,360 lb (optional heavy-duty 4WD front axle); 7,716 lb (optional 2WD heavy-duty front axle)	9,479 lb (standard-duty 4WD, in-action capacity at 4 mph); 10,361 lb (heavy-duty 4WD, in-action capacity at 4 mph)
Drawbar Capacity	Not Published	Not Published

Overall Length with 3-Point Hitch	163.1 in (2WD); 160.9 in (4WD)	163.1 in (2WD); 160.9 in (4WD)
Overall Width	75.7 in	75.7 in
Wheelbase	92.2 in (2WD); 89.9 in (4WD)	92.2 in (2WD); 89.9 in (4WD)
Ground Clearance	Not Published	Not Published
Min. Turn Radius without Brakes	134 in (optional 2WD front axle, w/o brakes)	134 in (2WD heavy-duty front axle)
Height to Top of ROPS	106.5 in	106.5 in
Height to Top of ROPS (folded)	Not Published	Not Published
Height to Top of Cab Model	102.1 in	102.1 in

Tractor Weight (Base)	6,988 lb (ROPS/2WD); 7,672 lb (ROPS/4WD); 7,473 lb (cab/2WD); 8,157 lb (cab/4WD)	6,988 lb (2WD ROPS); 7,672 lb (4WD ROPS)
Weight with ROPS and Loader	Not Published	Not Published
Weight with Cab and Loader	Not Published	Not Published

Tire Size & Options	2WD: 10.00-16 front, 18.4-30 rear; 4WD: 12.4-24 front, 18.4-30 rear (standard); 18.4R34 rear is the reference tire for weights and dimensions	Ag: 16.9-30 rear with 11.2-24 front; 16.9-34 rear with 13.6-24 front; 18.4-30 rear with 12.4-24 front; 18.4-34 rear with 14.9-24 front. Turf: 16.9-24 rear with 13.6-16.1 front. Industrial: 19.5L24 rear with 12.5/80-18 front
R1 Agricultural - Front	2WD: 10.00-16; 4WD: 12.4-24	4WD: 11.2-24, 13.6-24, 12.4-24 or 14.9-24 (paired with 16.9-30, 16.9-34, 18.4-30 or 18.4-34 rears)
R1 Agricultural - Rear	18.4R34 (reference tire for OEM weights and dimensions)	16.9-30, 16.9-34, 18.4-30 or 18.4-34
R3 Turf - Front	Not Published	13.6-16.1
R3 Turf - Rear	Not Published	16.9-24
R4 Industrial - Front	Not Published	12.5/80-18
R4 Industrial - Rear	Not Published	19.5L24

Quick Attach Loader System	Skid-steer-style or Euro-style quick attach faceplate (optional, all four LU loaders)	Skid-steer-style or Euro-style quick attach faceplate
Loader Model	710LU (NSL); 715LU (MSL); 720LU (NSL); 725LU (MSL)	Factory-fit: 655TL (NSL or MSL), 665TL (NSL or MSL); field-fit: 632TL (NSL), 637TL (MSL)
Loader Lift Height	710LU: 126.3 in; 715LU: 125.9 in; 720LU: 134 in; 725LU: 135 in	655TL NSL: 126 in; 655TL MSL: 125 in; 665TL NSL: 134 in; 665TL MSL: 135 in; 632TL: 134 in; 637TL: 134 in
Loader Lift Capacity (Full Height)	710LU: 3,461 lb; 715LU: 3,573 lb; 720LU: 3,849 lb; 725LU: 4,204 lb	655TL NSL: 2,478 lb; 655TL MSL: 3,179 lb; 665TL NSL: 2,632 lb; 665TL MSL: 3,428 lb; 632TL: 2,028 lb; 637TL: 3,175 lb (at max height, 31.5 in forward of the bucket pivot point)
Loader Breakout Force	710LU: 3,739 lb; 715LU: 3,860 lb; 720LU: 4,455 lb; 725LU: 5,661 lb (31.5 in forward of the bucket pivot point)	655TL NSL: 3,739 lb; 655TL MSL: 3,860 lb; 665TL NSL: 4,455 lb; 665TL MSL: 5,661 lb (at 31.5 in from bucket pivot point); 632TL: 3,351 lb; 637TL: 3,461 lb

Warranty Length & Coverage	Not Published	Not Published

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New Holland Powerstar 90 vs New Holland T4.90: Quick Answers

Which has more horsepower, the New Holland Powerstar 90 or the New Holland T4.90?

They are effectively tied: both machines are rated at 86 hp hp for engine hp.

Which has more PTO horsepower, the New Holland Powerstar 90 or the New Holland T4.90?

They are effectively tied: both machines are rated at 73 hp hp for pto hp.

Which is heavier, the New Holland Powerstar 90 or the New Holland T4.90?

They are effectively tied: both machines are rated at 6,988 lb lb for weight.

Which has more loader lift capacity, the New Holland Powerstar 90 or the New Holland T4.90?

The New Holland Powerstar 90 leads on loader lift at 4,204 lb lb, compared to 3,428 lb lb for the New Holland T4.90.

Which has more three-point hitch lift capacity, the New Holland Powerstar 90 or the New Holland T4.90?

They are effectively tied: both machines are rated at 5,620 lb lb for 3-pt lift (24 in).

New Holland Powerstar 90 vs New Holland T4.90

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