Compare/New Holland 5640 vs New Holland TL90

New Holland 5640 vs New Holland TL90

Verdict: New Holland 5640 vs New Holland TL90

The New Holland 5640 and the New Holland TL90 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. New Holland 5640 leads on rated power with 79 hp against 78 hp. New Holland TL90 is the lighter machine (6,834 kg vs 7,099 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. New Holland TL90 holds more fuel (126.8 L vs 94.6 L) for longer stints between fills. New Holland TL90 is the newer design (1999 vs 1996). In short: choose the New Holland 5640 for outright pulling power, or the New Holland TL90 if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.

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Fit & specs

New Holland

Fit score

Best match

Clear

New Holland

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

79 hp

78 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

New HollandReference

Four power shift gears arranged in two synchronized ratio groups (1-4 and 5-8). Two synchronized ranges (low/high) and right-hand shuttle. Clutch must be used to shift range or move between the lower (1-4) and higher (5-8) gear ratio groups. Push-button power shifting between the four gears in a ratio group. Push-button de-clutching on the shuttle lever allow shifting without the foot clutch. The 16 power shift was standard on the 5640 SLE.Reference

Four synchronized gears in three ranges with two-speed push-button power shift and power shuttle.Reference

Final drives

inboard planetaryReference

planetaryReference

Differential lock

electro-hydraulic rear (SL/SLE)Reference

mechanical rearReference

Brakes

hydraulic wet disc (SL/SLE)Reference

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Engine

Fuel tank

177.5 LReference

126.8 LReference

Engine (gross)

58.7 kWReference

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Engine (net)

55.9 kWReference

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Drawbar (tested)

44.7 kWReference

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Displacement

4.4 LReference

3.9 LReference

Bore/Stroke

112 x 112 mmReference

104 x 115 mmReference

Power (net)

55.9 kWReference

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Power (gross)

58.7 kWReference

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Air cleaner

dual paper elementsReference

Compression

17.5:1Reference

16.5:1Reference

Rated RPM

2200Reference

2500Reference

Idle RPM

725-2375Reference

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Torque

391.9 NmReference

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Torque RPM

1400Reference

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Firing order

1-3-4-2Reference

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Starter volts

12Reference

ROPS Coolant capacity

14.5 LReference

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Cab Coolant capacity

16.0 LReference

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Intake valve clearance

0.406 mmReference

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Exhaust valve clearance

0.483 mmReference

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Oil capacity

60.6 LReference

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Power at rated engine speed

49.4 kWReference

58.3 kWReference

Max power

44.7 kWReference

60.8 kWReference

Engine

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67.1 kWReference

Power

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67.1 kWReference

Transmission

ElectroShift/Pulse CommandReference

Synchro CommandReference

Gears

16 forward and reverseReference

24 forward and reverseReference

Clutch

wet discReference

electro-hydraulic wet discReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

49.2 kWReference

56.7 kWReference

PTO (tested)

49.4 kWReference

60.8 kWReference

Type

four-speed power shiftReference

power shuttleReference

Valves

1 to 4Reference

2 or 3Reference

Pump flow

79.5 lpmReference

54.9 lpmReference

Steering press.

144.8 barReference

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Rear Type

IIReference

Control

Position control and top-link draft sensing. Electronic lower-link sensing optional on 5640 SLE.Reference

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Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

2977 kgReference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

540/1000Reference

540/1000 (1.375)Reference

Power at rated PTO speed

47.1 kWReference

60.6 kWReference

Total flow

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75.7 lpmReference

Steering flow

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20.8 lpmReference

Rear lift

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2971 kgReference

Engine RPM

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1000@2381Reference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

236 cmReference

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Weight

7099 to 9121 poundsReference

6834 to 8585 poundsReference

Front tire

7.50-16Reference

10.00-16Reference

Rear tire

16.9-30Reference

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Ag front

7.50-16Reference

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Ag rear

16.9-30Reference

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Length

411 cmReference

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2WD Width

195 cmReference

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4WD Width

203 cmReference

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2WD Clearance (front axle)

55 cmReference

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4WD Clearance (front axle)

50 cmReference

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2WD ROPS Shipping

3220 kgReference

3099 kgReference

4WD ROPS Shipping

3670 kgReference

3400 kgReference

2WD Cab Shipping

3687 kgReference

3299 kgReference

4WD Cab Shipping

4137 kgReference

3600 kgReference

Operating

3660 kgReference

3894 kgReference

Ballasted

4430 kgReference

4570 kgReference

2WD Wheelbase

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234 cmReference

4WD Wheelbase

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231 cmReference

2WD Rear tire

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540/65R-34Reference

2WD Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 10.00-16. Rear: 540/65R-34Reference

4WD Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 440/65R24. Rear: 540/65R-34Reference

2WD Length

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391 cmReference

4WD Length

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406 cmReference

ROPS Width

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235 cmReference

Cab Width

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201 cmReference

Height (ROPS)

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267 cmReference

Height (Folded ROPS)

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240 cmReference

Height (cab)

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278 cmReference

Clearance (front axle)

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29 cmReference

Front tread

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140 to 216 cmReference

Rear tread

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141 to 220 cmReference

New Holland 5640 attachments

5640 Serial Numbers

1991

BC68791Reference

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1992

BD02865Reference

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1993

BD35935Reference

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1994

BD65544Reference

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1995

BD98440Reference

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1996

022377BReference

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1997

056436BReference

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1998

083503BReference

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Location:

Data plate inside hood.Reference

Serial number stamped on the front axle support under the tractor hood.Reference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

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ROPS Charging amps

55Reference

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Cab Charging amps

100Reference

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ROPS Batteries

1Reference

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Cab Batteries

2Reference

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Battery CCA

800Reference

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Battery volts

12Reference

Attachment overview

New Holland 5640 Height

Hood

170 cmReference

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Cab

271 cmReference

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Exhaust

284 cmReference

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Test results

Fuel use

15.9 l/hourReference

18.2 l/hourReference

Max pull

3905 kgReference

4211 kgReference

Speeds

New Holland TL90 attachments

TL90 Serial Numbers

Fit score weighs budget, operation size, crop match and data confidence against the details above. It’s guidance, not advice — always confirm with a dealer demo.