Compare/New Holland 7740 vs New Holland 8260

New Holland 7740 vs New Holland 8260

Verdict: New Holland 7740 vs New Holland 8260

The New Holland 7740 and the New Holland 8260 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 100 hp. New Holland 7740 is the lighter machine (7,312 kg vs 11,616 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Use the full side-by-side spec tables below to weigh the details against your own operation, and confirm with a dealer demo.

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Fit & specs

New Holland

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New Holland

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Rated power

100 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 7740 SLE.Reference

The 18-speed Range Command transmission was available with 4WD. Six gears (1-6) in three ranges (A-C) with left-hand shuttle lever. Push-button gear shifting on the move. To shift ranges, hold up or down gear shift button while pressing range shift button. Reverse is available in range B only. Optional creeper increases available speeds to 31 and 12.Reference

Original price

$36,000 (1998)Reference

$48,000 (1999)Reference

Drive

4x4 MFWD 4WD (optional)Reference

Final drives

inboard planetaryReference

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Differential lock

electro-hydraulic (SL/SLE)Reference

Rear or front and rear (4WD) with push-button operation. Manual and automatic modes. (2WD)Reference

Brakes

hydraulic wet disc (SL/SLE)Reference

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Steering

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hydrostatic powerReference

Engine

Fuel tank

177.5 LReference

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Engine (gross)

74.8 kWReference

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Engine (net)

70.8 kWReference

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Drawbar (tested)

57.4 kWReference

65.6 kWReference

Displacement

5.0 LReference

7.5 LReference

Bore/Stroke

112 x 127 mmReference

114 x 127 mmReference

Power (net)

70.8 kWReference

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Power (gross)

74.8 kWReference

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Air cleaner

dual paper elementsReference

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Compression

17.5:1Reference

Rated RPM

2100Reference

2200Reference

Idle RPM

725-2275Reference

700-2420Reference

Torque

560.0 NmReference

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Torque RPM

1200Reference

1600Reference

Firing order

1-3-4-2Reference

1-5-3-6-2-4Reference

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

Exhaust valve clearance

0.483 mmReference

0.457 mmReference

Oil capacity

60.6 LReference

89.7 LReference

Power at rated engine speed

64.8 kWReference

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Max power

55.3 kWReference

65.6 kWReference

Operating RPM

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1500-2200Reference

Starter power

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3.7 kWReference

Coolant capacity

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25.5 LReference

Transmission

ElectroShift/Pulse CommandReference

Range CommandReference

Gears

16 forward and reverseReference

18 forward and 6 reverseReference

Clutch

dry discReference

wet discReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

64.1 kWReference

74.6 kWReference

PTO (tested)

64.8 kWReference

79.8 kWReference

Type

four-speed power shiftReference

partial power shiftReference

Valves

1 to 4Reference

2 to 4Reference

Pump flow

75.7 lpmReference

98.4 lpmReference

Steering press.

144.8 barReference

170.0 barReference

Rear Type

IIReference

Control

Position control and top-link draft sensing. Electronic lower-link sensing optional on 7740 SLE.Reference

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Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

3950 kgReference

3855 kgReference

Rear PTO

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

540/1000Reference

Power at rated PTO speed

64.4 kWReference

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Hydraulic system

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72.7 LReference

Capacity

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72.7 LReference

Pressure

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190.0 barReference

Steering flow

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59.0 lpmReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

236 cmReference

272 cmReference

Weight

7312 to 9194 poundsReference

11616 to 12606 poundsReference

Front tire

7.50-16Reference

11.00-16Reference

Rear tire

18.4-30Reference

18.4R38 (2WD)Reference

Ag front

7.50-16Reference

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Ag rear

18.4-30Reference

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Length

411 cmReference

462 cmReference

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

3316 kgReference

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4WD ROPS Shipping

3695 kgReference

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2WD Cab Shipping

3709 kgReference

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4WD Cab Shipping

4170 kgReference

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Operating

3937 kgReference

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Ballasted

5198 kgReference

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Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 14.9R28. Rear: 18.4R38 (4WD)Reference

Width

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213 cmReference

Clearance (front axle)

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48 cmReference

Clearance (drawbar)

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38 cmReference

Front tread

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155 to 211 cmReference

Rear tread

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151 to 230 cmReference

Shipping

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5718 kgReference

Max front axle

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3499 kgReference

Max rear axle

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6500 kgReference

New Holland 7740 attachments

7740 Serial Numbers

1993

BD35935Reference

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1994

BD65544Reference

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1995

BD98440Reference

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1996

019149BReference

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Location:

Data plate inside hood.Reference

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Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

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

900Reference

Battery volts

12Reference

Charging amps

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100 (with cab)Reference

Batteries

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2Reference

Attachment overview

New Holland 7740 Height

Hood

170 cmReference

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Cab

271 cmReference

283 cmReference

Exhaust

284 cmReference

297 cmReference

Test results

Fuel use

20.1 l/hourReference

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Max pull

4631 kgReference

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Speeds

Variants

M115

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similar Fiat modelReference

Capacities

Fuel

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321.7 LReference

Front hubs

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1.7 LReference

Front diff.

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2.2 LReference

Max capacity

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8001 kgReference

New Holland 8260 Height

ROPS

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290 cmReference

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.