Quick Answer: The New Holland 804 sits in the 80 hp class, the sweet spot for mid-size farms, orchard work and light road haulage. Before importing one, verify engine hours, confirm the 4WD front axle engages cleanly, test hydraulic lift under load, and ask for the full service record. Below is the real-world spec breakdown and the six-point checklist our inspectors run before any unit is cleared for export.
New Holland 804 Specifications That Actually Matter
Most buyers in this class care about three numbers: rated power, PTO power and hydraulic lift capacity. A typical New Holland 804 delivers around 80 hp at the flywheel with roughly 65 to 68 hp available at the PTO, which is enough to run a 2.3 to 2.5 m rotary tiller or a three-furrow reversible plough without lugging. Lift capacity at the three-point hitch usually lands between 2,500 and 3,000 kg. Check the actual figure on the serial plate rather than the brochure, because optional rams change the number and dealer literature tends to quote the highest configuration.
Transmission choice is the other fork in the road. A 12+12 shuttle is forgiving for loader work and frequent direction changes, while a synchronised range with creeper gears suits precision operations like planting and bed preparation. Decide which you need before you compare quotes: a second-hand New Holland 804 with the wrong gearbox is cheap for a reason, and swapping one later costs far more than the saving.
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Six-Point Inspection Checklist Before Shipping
Run through these six items on a used New Holland 804 with the engine at operating temperature:
1. Cold start. A healthy diesel should fire without extended glow plug time and settle to a smooth idle within seconds.
2. Engine blow-by. Remove the oil filler cap and watch for excessive vapour, the classic sign of worn rings.
3. 4WD engagement. Engage the front axle on a hard surface and make a tight turn; there should be no binding or clunking.
4. Hydraulics under load. Hitch a heavy implement and lift it fully. Drift beyond 20 mm in five minutes points to worn seals or a tired pump.
5. PTO clutch. Listen for smooth engagement with a tiller attached, and let it run several minutes.
6. Tyres and rims. Replacement tyres often cost more locally than the freight saving you thought you made.
Choosing Between 80 hp and the Class Above
Buyers comparing siblings usually look one class up for heavier draught work. If your soil is heavy clay or you plan regular deep ploughing, stepping to a New Holland SNH904 90hp tractor buys useful margin. Where the work is orchard spraying, mowing or light tillage, the 80 hp configuration is better value per hectare covered.
Our current stock of the 80hp New Holland SNH804B tractor is inspected and serviced before listing, with cabin, loader and tyre specification configurable to your market requirements.
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FAQ for Importers
Is 80 hp enough for a 60-hectare farm? For mixed arable work with 2.3 m implements, yes. If you regularly run a 3 m-plus plough or a heavy subsoiler, move up a class. Send us your implement list and we will size it honestly rather than upsell you.
How many New Holland 804 units fit in a container? Two typically fit in one 40 ft high-cube container once the ROPS is folded and the wheels are removed. We consolidate shipments regularly and can quote both FOB Qingdao and CIF terms to your nearest port.
Every New Holland 804 we export leaves Linyi Gama Machinery Co., Ltd in Linyi City, Shandong Province, China after a documented inspection, an oil and filter change, and a load test. Whether you need one unit or a full container, contact Gavin at Gavin@gamagr.com or +86 13013532997 for the current stock list, detailed photographs and a landed-cost quote.
