New Holland TH9.35 Elite Telehandler

Introduction

The New Holland TH9.35 Elite is the top-specification version of the high-reach TH9.35, combining the range’s tallest lift with more power and transmission automation. It reaches near 30 feet like the TH9.35 Plus, but steps up to around 145 maximum horsepower and adds auto-shift in the higher gears, which makes it the choice for operations that stack bales high, load tall equipment, and work the machine hard all day. For a prairie grain, hay, or large livestock operation that needs both reach and the power to keep cycling, the Elite is the fullest-featured high-reach telehandler in the TH Series.

What separates the Elite from the Plus is power and automation, not reach. Both reach near 30 feet, but where the TH9.35 Plus delivers 133 maximum horsepower, the Elite delivers around 145, and its 6F/3R full powershift adds auto-shift in speeds four, five, and six. The 360-degree Vision Cab, 7-inch InfoView display, LED load moment indicator, and three steering modes carry over from the rest of the range, so the extra reach and power come with the same comfort and safety features.

On Aglist, the focus is on where the TH9.35 Elite fits against the TH9.35 Plus and the mid-range machines, and what its combination of reach and power offers a Canadian operation.

Key Specifications

Specification	New Holland TH9.35 Elite
Type	High-reach large-frame telehandler (top spec)
Engine	4.5 L FPT, Stage V, ~145 max hp
Transmission	6F/3R powershift with auto-shift (gears 4, 5, 6)
Maximum lift height	Up to ~29.8 ft (9.1 m)
Maximum lift capacity	~7,716 lb (3,500 kg)
Drive	Full-time 4WD
Steering	Four-wheel, front-wheel, and crab modes
Cab	360-degree Vision Cab, 7 in InfoView display
Load management	LED load moment indicator
Differentials	Front and rear limited-slip

Specifications are drawn from New Holland and North American dealer sources and vary by configuration. Confirm exact specs, options, and current pricing with your dealer.

What the TH9.35 Elite Adds Over the Plus

The Elite and the Plus reach the same height, so the differences are power and automation.

The first is power. The Elite produces around 145 maximum horsepower against the Plus’s 133, roughly nine percent more. When you are lifting high and cycling repeatedly, that extra power means quicker cycle times, more margin under load at reach, and more comfortable performance on inclines and at transport speed. For an operation that stacks bales high all day or runs custom work, that power keeps the machine productive rather than working at its limit.

The second is transmission automation. Both use a 6F/3R full powershift, but the Elite adds auto-shift in speeds four, five, and six, so the machine changes gears automatically at higher working and transport speeds rather than requiring manual shifting. Over a long day of high stacking and moving between areas, that reduces operator workload. The Plus leaves more of the shifting to the operator.

Beyond those, the Elite carries front and rear limited-slip differentials and the same near-30-foot reach, capacity, cab, and load management as the Plus. The decision between them comes down to whether the added power and auto-shift are worth it for how hard and how continuously you work at height.

What the TH9.35 Elite Does Well

As the top high-reach machine, the TH9.35 Elite is built for operations where reach and sustained productivity both matter.

Reach is the reason to choose the TH9.35 family. A lift height near 30 feet stacks large bales higher than the mid-range machines manage, loads into tall trailers and high equipment, and reaches over obstacles that stop a shorter telehandler. For an operation stacking hay or straw several bales high, or loading tall silage and feeding equipment, that reach is what makes the work possible. The Elite pairs that reach with around 145 horsepower and auto-shift, so it keeps cycling quickly and eases the operator’s workload through a long day of high-reach handling.

As with any telehandler, reaching higher shifts the balance, so the machine carries somewhat less at maximum than the mid-range TH7.42, around 7,716 lb, oriented toward height rather than maximum weight. Full-time 4WD, three steering modes, and limited-slip differentials keep it capable and maneuverable, and the Vision Cab with its LED load moment indicator keeps the operator aware of stability, which matters more the higher the boom goes. For high-reach work at intensity, the TH9.35 Elite is the most capable machine in the range.

TH9.35 Elite vs TH9.35 Plus vs TH7.42

The choice comes down to reach, power, and automation.

Against the TH9.35 Plus, the Elite reaches the same near-30 feet but adds power, around 145 horsepower against 133, and auto-shift in the higher gears. If you stack high all day or want the transmission automation, the Elite is worth the step up. If your high-reach work is more moderate and cost matters, the Plus reaches just as high for less. They are the same high-reach machine at two levels of power and automation.

Against the mid-range TH7.42 Elite, the difference is reach versus capacity. The TH9.35 Elite reaches near 30 feet but carries less at maximum, while the TH7.42 Elite carries more at a lower height. If your priority is stacking high, the TH9.35 Elite is the machine. If it is maximum capacity within 22.9 feet, the TH7.42 Elite is the better balance. For a broader look across brands, see the telehandlers category and the JCB telehandler buyer’s guide.

Best Applications

The TH9.35 Elite is a strong fit for:

• Operations stacking hay or straw bales several high, all day
• Loading tall trailers, silage, and feeding equipment at intensity
• Grain, hay, and large livestock farms needing reach and sustained productivity
• Operators who want auto-shift automation for long days of high-reach work
• Farms wanting the top high-reach machine with full cab features

For more moderate high-reach use at lower cost, the TH9.35 Plus reaches just as high. For maximum capacity at lower height, the TH7.42 Elite is the better balance. The TH9.35 Elite is the top-spec reach specialist.

New Holland TH9.35 Elite Reviews & Ratings

On Aglist, open the Reviews & Ratings section on this page to see how the TH9.35 Elite performs in real Canadian conditions: how well it stacks high and how stable it feels at full reach, how the extra power and auto-shift work out in intensive daily use, how the cab and load indicator hold up through long days, and how durable it proves over seasons. If you run a TH9.35 Elite, your review helps the next prairie operation choose.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between the TH9.35 Elite and Plus? Both reach the same near-30-foot height. The Elite produces around 145 maximum horsepower against the Plus’s 133, and adds auto-shift in transmission speeds four, five, and six. Choose the Elite for intensive, all-day high-reach work and automation, and the Plus for more moderate use at lower cost.

How high does the TH9.35 Elite lift? Its maximum lift height reaches up to about 29.8 feet, or roughly 9.1 metres, the tallest in New Holland’s TH Series, for stacking bales high and loading tall equipment.

How much can the TH9.35 Elite lift? Its maximum lift capacity is around 7,716 lb, or 3,500 kg, oriented toward reach rather than maximum weight, so it carries somewhat less at the top than the mid-range TH7.42 while reaching significantly higher.

How much horsepower does the TH9.35 Elite have? It produces around 145 maximum horsepower from its Stage V 4.5-litre FPT engine, roughly nine percent more than the TH9.35 Plus, for quicker cycle times and more margin when lifting high and cycling repeatedly.

What is auto-shift on the TH9.35 Elite? Auto-shift lets the 6F/3R powershift transmission change gears automatically in speeds four, five, and six, at higher working and transport speeds, rather than the operator shifting manually. It reduces workload on long days of high-reach work and travel.

Is the TH9.35 Elite worth it over the Plus? It depends on how hard and how continuously you work at height. If you stack high all day or want transmission automation, the extra power and auto-shift earn the premium. If your high-reach work is more moderate, the Plus reaches just as high for less money.

Related

• New Holland TH9.35 Plus: the standard-power version of the same high-reach machine.
• New Holland TH7.42 Elite: the top-spec mid-range telehandler.
• New Holland TH6.26: the compact telehandler in the TH Series.
• Telehandlers: browse and compare telehandlers across brands.
• JCB telehandler buyer’s guide: how the JCB Loadall range compares.

Note: We try our best to keep specs and information accurate, but some details can be missing or different depending on the source. Before you buy, service, or repair equipment, please double-check key specs with the manufacturer, the owner’s manual, or your dealer.

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