Compare/New Holland 7840 vs New Holland TL90A

New Holland 7840 vs New Holland TL90A

Verdict: New Holland 7840 vs New Holland TL90A

The New Holland 7840 and the New Holland TL90A are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 90 hp. New Holland TL90A is the lighter machine (6,834 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 126.8 L) for longer stints between fills. New Holland TL90A is the newer design (2004 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

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Best match

Clear

Rated power

90 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 7840 SLE.Reference

Gear 1L used for pull test.Reference

Original price

$35,650 (1996)Reference

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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

126.8 LReference

Drawbar (tested)

56.1 kWReference

37.9 kWReference

Displacement

6.6 LReference

4.5 LReference

Bore/Stroke

112 x 112 mmReference

104 x 132 mmReference

Compression

17.5:1Reference

Rated RPM

2100Reference

2500Reference

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

14.0 LReference

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

9.8 LReference

Power at rated engine speed

67.4 kWReference

61.8 kWReference

Max power

56.1 kWReference

37.9 kWReference

Engine (gross)

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67.1 kWReference

Power (gross)

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67.1 kWReference

Air cleaner

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dual dry elementReference

Torque RPM

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1400Reference

Starter

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electricReference

Transmission

ElectroShift/Pulse CommandReference

Dual CommandReference

Gears

16 forward and reverseReference

20 forward and 12 reverseReference

Clutch

wet discReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

67.1 kWReference

57.4 kWReference

PTO (tested)

67.4 kWReference

61.8 kWReference

Type

four-speed power shiftReference

power shuttleReference

Valves

1 to 4Reference

1 to 3Reference

Pump flow

75.7 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 7840 SLE.Reference

mechanical lower-link draft controlReference

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

3950 kgReference

2605 kgReference

Rear PTO

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

540/1000Reference

Total flow

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75.7 lpmReference

Steering flow

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20.8 lpmReference

Rear lift (at ends)

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0 kgReference

Standard Clutch

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12-inch cerametallic dry discReference

Deluxe Clutch

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wet discsReference

Power at rated PTO speed

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62.3 kWReference

Dimensions

2WD Wheelbase

269 cmReference

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4WD Wheelbase

261 cmReference

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Weight

8076 to 10274 poundsReference

6834 to 8665 poundsReference

Front tire

10.00-16Reference

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Rear tire

18.4-34Reference

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Ag front

10.00-16Reference

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Ag rear

18.4-34Reference

hydraulic wet discReference

Length

447 cmReference

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Width

210 cmReference

201 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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231 cmReference

Front tread

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142 to 213 cmReference

Rear tread

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152 to 213 cmReference

Shipping

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3599 kgReference

Operating

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3930 kgReference

Ballasted

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4835 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

120Reference

Batteries

2 (cab)Reference

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Battery CCA

800Reference

960Reference

Battery volts

12Reference

Attachment overview

New Holland 7840 Height

Hood

177 cmReference

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Cab

279 cmReference

260 cmReference

Exhaust

289 cmReference

298 cmReference

Test results

Fuel use

22.3 l/hourReference

19.7 l/hourReference

Max pull

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4599 kgReference

Speeds

New Holland TL90A Height

ROPS

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213 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.