SPECS / COMPARISON
New Holland L228 vs John Deere 270
A detailed comparison of the New Holland L228 and the John Deere 270. Click a model name to view its full specifications.
Horsepower
New Holland L22855.2 kW (74.0 HP)
John Deere 27061.1 kW (82.0 HP)
Operating Weight
New Holland L2283739.9 kg (8245 lbs)
John Deere 2703855.5 kg (8500 lbs)
| Specification | New Holland L228 Skid Steers | John Deere 270 Skid Steers |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Skid steer | Skid steer |
| Lift Design | Vertical | Vertical |
| Years Made | 2011-2019 | 2002-2006 |
| Horsepower | 55.2 kW (74.0 HP) | 61.1 kW (82.0 HP) |
| Rating Operating Capacity (35% Tipping) | 907.2 kg (2000 lbs) | 907.2 kg (2000 lbs) |
| Rating Operating Capacity (50% Tipping) | 1270.1 kg (2800 lbs) | 1270.1 kg (2800 lbs) |
| Operating Weight | 3739.9 kg (8245 lbs) | 3855.5 kg (8500 lbs) |
| Tipping Load | 2540.1 kg (5600 lbs) | 2540.1 kg (5600 lbs) |
| Lift Breakout Force | 2735.2 kg (6030 lbs) | 3370.2 kg (7430 lbs) |
| Tilt Breakout Force | 3910.0 kg (8620 lbs) | — |
| Maximum Travel Speed | 12.5 km (7.8 mph) | 11.3 km (7.0 mph) |
| Optional High Speed | 18.3 km (11.4 mph) | 19.3 km (12.0 mph) |
| Pump Capacity | 91.6 LPM (24.2 GPM) | 66.6 LPM (21.3 GPM) |
| Relief Valve Pressure | 210.3 Bar (3050 psi) | 213.7 Bar (3100 psi) |
| Optional Pump Capacity | 142.3 LPM (37.6 GPM) | 113.9 LPM (34.9 GPM) |
| Hydraulic Tank Capacity | 45.4 L (12.0 gal) | 34.1 L (9.0 gal) |
| Raise Lift Arms | 4.5 seconds | — |
| Lower Lift Arms | 2.6 seconds | — |
| Bucket Rollback | 2.0 seconds | — |
| Bucket Dump | 2.6 seconds | — |
| Engine Manufacturer | FPT | John Deere |
| Engine Model | F5H FL463A*F001 | 4045 D |
| Engine Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| No of Cylinders | 4 | 4 |
| Rated Speed | 2500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Torque Speed | 1400 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Combustion Chamber | Direct injection | Direct injection |
| Emissions | Tier 4 | Tier I |
| Firing Order | 1-3-4-2 | 1-3-4-2 |
| Gross Power | 55.2 kW (74.0 HP) | 61.1 kW (82.0 HP) |
| Displacement | 3392 cc (207 cu in.) | 4523 cc (276 cu in.) |
| Bore | 9.9 cm (3.9 in.) | 10.6 cm (4.2 in.) |
| Stroke | 11.0 cm (4.3 in.) | 12.7 cm (5.0 in.) |
| Peak Torque | 314.5 N∙m (232 ft-lb) | — |
| Engine Oil Capacity | 8.5 L (2.2 gal) | 7.4 L (2.0 gal) |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 96.5 L (25.5 gal) | 75.7 L (20.0 gal) |
| Cab Height | 200.2 cm (78.8 in.) | 210.5 cm (82.9 in.) |
| Bucket Hinge Pin Height | 328.7 cm (129.4 in.) | 322.6 cm (127.0 in.) |
| Width | 176.8 cm (69.6 in.) | 193.5 cm (76.2 in.) |
| Length with Bucket | 363.1 cm (142.9 in.) | 350.4 cm (138.0 in.) |
| Dump Height | 261.5 cm (102.9 in.) | 259.1 cm (102.0 in.) |
| Dump Reach | 82.0 cm (32.3 in.) | 81.3 cm (32.0 in.) |
| Ground Clearance | 20.3 cm (8.0 in.) | 28.0 cm (11.0 in.) |
| Dump Angle | 55 ° | 45 ° |
| Rollback Angle | 34 ° | 35 ° |
| Departure Angle | 24 ° | 27 ° |
| Front Tire | 12×16.5 | 14×17.5 |
| Rear Tire | 12×16.5 | 14×17.5 |
| Compression Ratio | — | 17.6:1 |
| Coolant Capacity | — | 10.6 L (2.8 gal) |
Values come from the manufacturer-sourced model files; empty cells mean the property is not published for that model. No performance ranking is applied.
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