Compare/New Holland 7840 vs New Holland T5.90

New Holland 7840 vs New Holland T5.90

Verdict: New Holland 7840 vs New Holland T5.90

The New Holland 7840 and the New Holland T5.90 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 90 hp. New Holland T5.90 is the lighter machine (7,672 kg vs 8,076 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. New Holland 7840 holds more fuel (217.6 L vs 114.7 L) for longer stints between fills. New Holland T5.90 is the newer design (2017 vs 1996). 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

Fit score

Best match

Clear

New Holland

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

90 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

New HollandReference

New Holland (a part of CNH)Reference

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 7840 SLE.Reference

Four gears in three ranges with two-speed power shift and power shuttle. Optional creeper range provides 40 speeds.Reference

Original price

$35,650 (1996)Reference

$102,249 (2023 Cab )Reference

Drive

4x4 MFWD 4WD (optional)Reference

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Final drives

inboard planetaryReference

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Differential lock

electro-hydraulic (SLE)Reference

electro-hydraulic rearReference

Brakes

hydraulic wet disc (SL/SLE)Reference

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Engine

Fuel tank

217.6 LReference

114.7 LReference

Drawbar (tested)

56.1 kWReference

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Displacement

6.6 LReference

3.4 LReference

Bore/Stroke

112 x 112 mmReference

99 x 110 mmReference

Compression

17.5:1Reference

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Rated RPM

2100Reference

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Idle RPM

725-2275Reference

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Firing order

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

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Starter volts

12Reference

Coolant capacity

21.5 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

67.4 kWReference

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Max power

56.1 kWReference

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Exhaust fluid (DEF)

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10.6 LReference

Engine (gross)

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67.1 kWReference

Emissions

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Tier IVReference

Power (gross)

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67.1 kWReference

Starter

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electricReference

Transmission

ElectroShift/Pulse CommandReference

Dual CommandReference

Gears

16 forward and reverseReference

24 forward and reverseReference

Clutch

wet discReference

hydraulic wet discReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

67.1 kWReference

54.4 kWReference

PTO (tested)

67.4 kWReference

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Type

four-speed power shiftReference

two-speed power shiftReference

Valves

1 to 4Reference

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Pump flow

75.7 lpmReference

64.0 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 7840 SLE.Reference

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Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

3950 kgReference

3334 kgReference

Rear PTO

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

540/1000Reference

Rear valves

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2 or 3Reference

Mid valves

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2Reference

Total flow

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100.7 lpmReference

Steering flow

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36.7 lpmReference

Dimensions

2WD Wheelbase

269 cmReference

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4WD Wheelbase

261 cmReference

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Weight

8076 to 10274 poundsReference

7672 to 8157 poundsReference

Front tire

10.00-16Reference

14.9R24Reference

Rear tire

18.4-34Reference

18.4R34Reference

Ag front

10.00-16Reference

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Ag rear

18.4-34Reference

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Length

447 cmReference

408 cmReference

Width

210 cmReference

192 cmReference

2WD Clearance (front axle)

58 cmReference

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4WD Clearance (front axle)

55 cmReference

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2WD ROPS Shipping

3663 kgReference

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4WD ROPS Shipping

4143 kgReference

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2WD Cab Shipping

4179 kgReference

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4WD Cab Shipping

4660 kgReference

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Wheelbase

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228 cmReference

Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 14.9R24. Rear: 18.4R34Reference

Height (ROPS)

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270 cmReference

Height (cab)

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259 cmReference

ROPS Weight

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3480 kgReference

Cab Weight

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3700 kgReference

New Holland 7840 attachments

7840 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

022132BReference

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Location:

Data plate inside hood.Reference

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Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

Charging amps

100 (cab)Reference

200Reference

Batteries

2 (cab)Reference

12Reference

Battery CCA

800Reference

Battery volts

12Reference

1Reference

Battery AH

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110Reference

Attachment overview

New Holland 7840 Height

Hood

177 cmReference

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Cab

279 cmReference

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Exhaust

289 cmReference

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Test results

Fuel use

22.3 l/hourReference

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Speeds

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.