Quick answer: A New Holland 704 — the Shanghai-built SNH704 — is a 70 HP, 4WD utility tractor built for mixed row-crop, rotary tiller and front-loader work on 20–60 ha holdings. Pick it when your heaviest implement is a two-furrow reversible plough, a 2.1 m tiller or a 1.8 m flail mower. Move up to the SNH754 (55.1 kW at 2,400 rpm, 10+2 gears, 16 kN lift) only if you regularly pull three furrows or drive a PTO baler in heavy soil. For most importers, a used New Holland 704 still gives the lowest cost per horsepower and the widest parts coverage in the Shanghai New Holland range.
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New Holland 704 vs SNH754 vs SNH504: The Specs That Change the Decision
Shanghai New Holland builds a tight ladder of utility tractors, and the middle rungs are where export buyers spend their money. The published figures below show exactly what you gain — and what you give up — at each step.
| Item | SNH504 | SNH704 (New Holland 704) | SNH754 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rated power | 37 kW (50 HP) @ 2,000 rpm | 70 HP | 55.1 kW (74 HP) @ 2,400 rpm |
| Drive | 4WD | 4WD | 4WD |
| Engine | 4100B / 495A | New Holland diesel | SNH4102Z or LR4B3-24 |
| Gearbox | 8+2 | confirm on serial plate | 10+2 |
| Max. lift force | 8 kN | confirm on serial plate | 16 kN |
| PTO speed | 766 rpm | confirm on serial plate | 783 rpm |
| Fuel consumption | ≤242 g/kW·h | ≤242 g/kW·h | ≤242 g/kW·h |
| Torque reserve | ≥18% | confirm on serial plate | ≥22% / ≥20% |
| Best for | orchard, light haulage | row crop + loader | heavy tillage, baling |
Two things stand out. First, the 70 HP class is the point where the machine stops being a haulage unit and becomes a real tillage tool. Second, the SNH754's 16 kN lift is double the SNH504's 8 kN — that is the number that decides whether you can carry a 1.8 m mower or a loaded round baler on the linkage. Figures are published plate data; every used unit is still confirmed against its own serial plate and a cold-start video before loading. You can review live stock of the SNH704 70HP 4WD Shanghai New Holland used tractor on our product page.
Matching a Used New Holland 704 to Your Implement List
Buyers overspend on horsepower more often than they underspend. Work backwards from your implements before you commit to a class:
- PTO power. A 70 HP engine gives roughly 52 kW at the flywheel and about 44–47 kW at the PTO after transmission losses — enough for a 2.1 m rotary tiller, a 2×14 in disc plough or a 1.8 m flail mower in medium soil.
- Hydraulics. Loader work wants 25–30 L/min of flow and at least one pair of rear remotes. Confirm the pump output on the unit, not in the brochure: worn pumps lose 10–15% of flow before they fail outright.
- Linkage. Category II three-point is standard at this size; check that your quick-hitch and top-link pins match, and budget for a Cat I–II adaptor if your fleet is mixed.
- Ballast. Front weights of 200–300 kg keep the front axle planted with a full loader bucket; without them, 4WD steering on hills becomes the weak point.
- Gear count. More ratios matter when you both road-haul at 30 km/h and creep at 2 km/h for planting. If your work is split that way, the SNH754's 10+2 box earns its keep.
Seven Checks Before Your New Holland 704 Goes Into the Container
A 70 HP tractor is cheap to buy and expensive to ship, so the inspection has to happen before loading, not after arrival. Run through this list with your supplier on video:
- Cold start. Engine must fire within three seconds with no glow-plug aid at ambient temperature; watch the exhaust for blue smoke in the first 30 seconds.
- Serial plate and hours. Photograph the plate, match the engine number to the documents, and record the hour reading.
- Gearbox under load. Engage every ratio on a slope; jumping out of gear points to worn selector forks, not adjustment.
- Hydraulic hold. Lift a full bucket or a 600 kg ballast block, hold for ten minutes; more than 20 mm of drift means new seals.
- PTO and shafts. Run at rated rpm for five minutes, listen for bearing rumble, and check for spline wear if a mower was fitted.
- 4WD and brakes. Engage the front axle on a hard surface and confirm steering kick-back, then test both brake pedals independently.
- Documents and packing. Bill of sale, export declaration, ISPM-15 treated timber or a steel pallet, and CE/EPA paperwork where the destination port requires it.
On loading, plan for roughly two to three 70 HP units per 40 HQ container depending on cab, tyre size and whether the loader frame ships fitted — confirm the count with your forwarder before you fix the freight rate.
FAQ
How much horsepower does a New Holland 704 have?
A New Holland 704 is rated at 70 HP with 4WD, which puts roughly 44–47 kW at the PTO. That is enough for a 2.1 m rotary tiller or a two-furrow reversible plough, and it is the class most 20–60 ha farms should buy before considering the 74 HP SNH754.
Is a used New Holland 704 worth importing for a small farm?
Yes, provided the unit passes the seven checks above. It typically lands well below an equivalent new 70 HP machine, shares engines and filters with the wider Shanghai New Holland range, and keeps a strong resale value in Africa, Central Asia and South America.
Sourcing a used New Holland 704. Linyi Gama Machinery Co., Ltd, based in Linyi City, Shandong Province, China, keeps the New Holland 704 (SNH704) alongside the SNH754, SNH904 and SNH1004 in rotating stock, and ships matched implements such as disc ploughs and hay balers in the same container. Every used unit we export is cold-start tested, photographed and videoed before loading. For current stock, loading photos and a landed quote, email Gavin@gamagr.com or call / WhatsApp +86 13013532997 — or browse the SNH754 75HP used tractor if your soil needs the extra torque.
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