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New Holland T9.480 Specs ( 2014-2023 )

Name: New Holland T9.480
Brand: New Holland

Overview

The New Holland T9.480 is a four-wheel drive farm tractor manufactured in Fargo, North Dakota, between 2014 and 2023. It is powered by a 12.9L FPT 6-cylinder diesel engine paired with an Ultra Command full power shift transmission featuring 17 forward and 2 reverse gears. The tractor is built on a 148-inch wheelbase and supports a maximum weight of 49,500 lbs.

Ideal Applications

Tested Drawbar and Pull Performance: Nebraska Tractor Test data recorded a maximum drawbar performance of 384.93 hp and a maximum pulling capacity of 41,851 lbs.

High-Flow Hydraulic Configuration: The closed center load sensing hydraulic system offers standard, High-Flow, or MegaFlow pump options, with the latter providing a flow rate of 113 gpm through up to 8 valves.

Engine Power and Emissions Standards: The Tier IV compliant FPT Cursor 13 SST engine utilizes selective catalytic reduction and is rated at 420 hp with a gross maximum output of 462 hp.

Production

Description	Built in Fargo, North Dakota, USA
Drive type	Four-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor
Manufacturer	New Holland (a part of CNH)

Engine

Engine type	FPT 12.9L 6-cyl diesel
Exhaust fluid (DEF)	42 gal (159.0 L)
Fuel tank	230 gal (870.6 L)
Bore/Stroke	5.31x5.91 inches (135 x 150 mm)
Cooling system	viscous fan drive
Description	FPT Cursor 13 SST / wastegate turbocharged aftercooled diesel / 6-cylinder 24-valve / liquid-cooled
Displacement	787 ci (12.9 L)
Emission control	selective catalytic reduction with diesel oxidation catalyst
Emissions	Tier IV
Fuel system	electronic direct-injection high pressure common rail
Maximum Power (gross)	462 hp (344.5 kW)
Rated Power (gross)	420 hp (313.2 kW)
Rated RPM	2100
Starter	electric
Starter volts	12
Torque	1469 lb-ft (1992.0 Nm)
Torque RPM	1400
Drawbar (tested)	340.86 hp (254.2 kW)
Engine (gross)	420 hp (313.2 kW)
Engine (max)	462 hp (344.5 kW)
PTO (claimed)	355 hp (264.7 kW)
PTO (tested)	413.44 hp (308.3 kW)

Transmission

Gears	17 forward and 2 reverse
Transmission	Ultra Command
Transmission type	17-speed full power shift
Type	full power shift

Mechanical

Cab	Cab standard with air-condioning. Optional Comfort Ride cab suspension. ISOBUS compliant; Intelliview IV; IntelliSteer
Description	Wet disc brakes
Drive type	Four-wheel drive
Steering	hydrostatic power articulated
Trailer brakes	hydraulic OptOptional

Hydraulics

High-Flow Pump flow	57 gpm (215.7 lpm)
MegaFlow Pump flow	113 gpm (427.7 lpm)
Standard Pump flow	42 gpm (159.0 lpm)
Type	closed center load sensing (CCLS)
Valves	4 to 8

Hitch

Control	position control
Drawbar	Cat. 4
Rear Arms	adjustable link ends
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)	20000 lbs (9072 kg)
Rear Type	IVN OptOptional

PTO

Engine RPM	1000@1998 (early)
Rear PTO	independent
Rear PTO Type	1000 (1.75)

Electrical

Batteries	2
Battery CCA	1000
Battery volts	12
Charging amps	200
Charging system	alternator
Ground	negative

Dimensions & Tires

Bar rear axle	5.0 by 120 inches (127 by 3048 mm)
Front axle	Bar: 5.0 by 120 inches (127 by 3048 mm)
Height (cab)	151.3 inches (384 cm)
Length	291 inches (739 cm)
Max weight	49500 lbs (22453 kg)
Shipping weight	36048 lbs (16351 kg)
Wheelbase	148 inches (375 cm)
Width	120 inches*Minimum (304 cm)
Front tire	710/70
Rear tire	710/70
Weight	36048 lbs (16351 kg)
Wheelbase	148 inches (375 cm)
Ag front	710/70 R42
Ag rear	710/70 R42

OCED Tractor Test 2093A

Description	Diesel 16-speed 4WDSeptember 23 - October 1, 2014Link: OCED Tractor Test 2093A file / PTO performance / Drawbar performance / Gear 4 used for power test. / Gear 1 used for pull test.
Fuel use	22.5 gal/hour (85.2 l/hour) / 21.5 gal/hour (81.4 l/hour) / 21.7 gal/hour (82.1 l/hour) / 21.4 gal/hour (81.0 l/hour)
Max power	413.44 hp (308.3 kW) / 340.86 hp (254.2 kW)
Max pull	41762 lbs (18943 kg)
Power at rated engine speed	367.38 hp (274.0 kW)
Power at rated PTO speed	407.49 hp (303.9 kW)

References

Description	T9 Series published in 2018, by New Holland

T9.480 Serial Numbers

2014	ZDFxxxxxx
2015	ZEFxxxxxx
2016	ZFFxxxxxx
2017	ZGFxxxxxx
2018	ZHFxxxxxx
2019	ZJFxxxxxx
2020	ZKFxxxxxx
2021	ZLFxxxxxx
Description	FAQ: How to read a serial number table.

Variants

Steiger 420	similar CaseIH model

Nebraska Tractor Test Results

Test #2093A

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Test Date: September 23 to October 1, 2014

Location: Nebraska Tractor Test Laboratory, University of Nebraska, Lincoln, Nebraska 68583-0832

This section is compiled from original Nebraska Tractor Test PDFs using AI-assisted extraction and human review. For full verification, download the source PDF above. Differences between reports, incomplete source data, and occasional extraction or data entry mistakes can occur.

PTO Drawbar Hydraulics Technical Sound Tires & Weight

Maximum Power & Fuel Consumption

Rated Engine Speed

367.38 hp

N/A lb/hp·hr

Standard PTO Speed

407.49 hp

@ N/A rpm PTO

Torque Statistics

Maximum Torque	1,351 lb-ft (1,832 Nm)
Torque Rise	47.1%
At Engine RPM	1400 rpm

PTO Power Curve

Varying Power & Fuel Consumption

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Power	RPM	gal/hr	lb/hp·hr	hp·hr/gal	DEF gal/hr
367.38	2101	21.46	0.41	N/A	1.63
319.82	2151	19.45	0.43	N/A	1.44
240.59	2158	15.68	0.46	N/A	1.09
161.02	2167	12.12	0.53	N/A	0.73
80.95	2176	8.61	0.75	N/A	0.42
2.61	2185	5.34	14.33	N/A	0.14

Fuel Consumption Characteristics

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Condition	Power	kW	Pull (lbs)	Pull (kN)	Speed	RPM	Slip	Air °F	Air °C	Cool °F	Cool °C	inHg	kPa
Maximum Power—4th Gear	340.86	254.18	25,612	114	4.99	2099	2.90	72	22	207	97	28.83	97.63
75% of Pull at Maximum Power—4th Gear	264.22	197.03	19,199	85	5.16	2154	2.20	77	25	208	98	28.84	97.66
50% of Pull at Maximum Power—4th Gear	178.13	132.83	12,809	57	5.22	2163	1.60	81	27	207	97	28.82	97.60
75% of Pull at Reduced Engine Speed—8th ...	264.20	197.01	19,111	85	5.18	1424	2.20	79	26	207	97	28.83	97.63
50% of Pull at Reduced Engine Speed—8th ...	178.32	132.97	12,780	57	5.23	1428	1.60	82	28	200	93	28.83	97.63

Drawbar Performance At 2100 Engine RPM

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Gear	Power	Pull (lbs)	Speed	RPM	Slip	hp·hr/gal	lb/hp·hr	DEF lb/hp	inHg	Temp Air F	Temp Cool F
1st	302.95	41,762	2.72	2106	7.90	15.06	0.47	0.04	28.80	64	209
2nd	336.77	37,712	3.35	2099	5.20	15.71	0.45	0.04	28.80	67	208
3rd	341.98	31,194	4.11	2099	4.70	15.97	0.44	0.04	28.80	71	206
4th	340.86	25,612	4.99	2099	3.00	15.90	0.44	0.04	28.83	72	207
5th	341.33	22,245	5.75	2099	2.70	15.91	0.44	0.04	28.83	71	207
6th	343.01	20,302	6.34	2100	2.30	16.04	0.44	0.04	28.82	73	207
7th	339.28	18,290	6.96	2099	2.00	15.82	0.44	0.04	28.83	73	207
8th	341.73	16,734	7.66	2099	1.90	15.93	0.44	0.04	28.83	77	207
9th	337.77	15,062	8.41	2099	1.70	15.74	0.45	0.04	28.80	74	207

Drawbar Performance At 1900 RPM

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Gear	Power	Pull (lbs)	Speed	RPM	Slip	hp·hr/gal	lb/hp·hr	DEF lb/hp	inHg	Temp Air F	Temp Cool F
1st	303.69	41,851	2.73	2119	8.40	14.91	0.47	0.04	28.81	66	208
2nd	348.52	40,687	3.22	2040	6.60	15.94	0.44	0.04	28.80	68	208
3rd	376.84	38,716	3.65	1900	6.50	16.80	0.42	0.05	28.80	70	208
4th	381.76	31,981	4.48	1900	4.00	17.03	0.41	0.04	28.80	72	207
5th	382.69	27,732	5.18	1900	3.50	17.05	0.41	0.05	28.83	71	207
6th	384.93	25,316	5.70	1900	3.00	17.17	0.41	0.05	28.83	72	207
7th	381.12	22,808	6.27	1899	2.40	17.01	0.41	0.05	28.83	75	208
8th	383.71	20,858	6.90	1900	2.20	17.13	0.41	0.05	28.83	76	207
9th	384.14	18,972	7.59	1899	2.10	17.10	0.41	0.05	28.80	72	207
10th	384.62	17,254	8.36	1901	1.90	17.21	0.41	0.04	28.81	73	207

Category: IVN Quick Attach: yes

Three Outlet Sets Combined

Sustained Pressure	N/A psi
Flow Rate (min press)	N/A gpm
Max Power	N/A hp

Single Outlet Set

Sustained Pressure	N/A psi
Flow Rate (min press)	N/A gpm
Max Power	N/A hp

Engine

Make	FPT Industrial Diesel
Type	six cylinder vertical with turbocharger, air to air intercooler and D.E.F. (diesel exhaust fluid) exhaust treatment
Displacement	786 cu in (12880 ml)
Compression Ratio	16.5
Rated Engine Speed	2100 rpm
Air Cleaner	two paper elements and aspirator
Exhaust	DOC (diesel oxidation catalyst) and SCR (selective catalyst reduction) with a vertical muffler
Crankshaft	lengthwise

Chassis

Type	four wheel drive with duals
Steering	hydrostatic and articulated
Transmission	selective gear fixed ratio with full range operator controlled powershift
Speeds	18 forward (23.13 mph max)
Wheelbase	148.00 in (3759 mm)
Front Tread Width	60.0 to 130.0 in
Rear Tread Width	60.0 to 130.0 in
Brakes	wet disc hydraulically operated by foot pedal
Hydraulic Control	direct engine drive

Consumables

Fuel	No. 2 Diesel
DEF Fluid	32% aqueous urea solution
Engine Oil	SAE 10W40
Transmission	New Holland Mastertran Ultraction fluid

Sound Levels

Bystander	87.80 dB(A)
At No Load In 4th Gear	73.90 dB(A)

Tires & Tracks

Rear Tires	Four 480/95R50;***;9(65)
Front Tires	Four 480/95R50;***;12(85)
Height of Drawbar	21.00 in (535 mm)

Static Weight

Rear	17,920 lbs
Front	24,545 lbs
Total	42,465 lbs

New Holland T9.480 Specs ( 2014-2023 )

Overview

Ideal Applications

Production

Engine

Transmission

Mechanical

Hydraulics

Hitch

PTO

Electrical

Dimensions & Tires

OCED Tractor Test 2093A

References

T9.480 Serial Numbers

Variants

Nebraska Tractor Test Results

PTO Performance

Maximum Power & Fuel Consumption

Torque Statistics

PTO Power Curve

Varying Power & Fuel Consumption

Drawbar Performance

Fuel Consumption Characteristics

Drawbar Performance At 2100 Engine RPM

Drawbar Performance At 1900 RPM

Hydraulic Performance

Three Outlet Sets Combined

Single Outlet Set

Technical Specifications

Engine

Chassis

Consumables

Sound Levels

Sound Levels

Tires & Weight

Tires & Tracks

Static Weight

Test Remarks