Compare/New Holland 8030 S100 vs New Holland 8260

New Holland 8030 S100 vs New Holland 8260

Verdict: New Holland 8030 S100 vs New Holland 8260

The New Holland 8030 S100 and the New Holland 8260 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. New Holland 8030 S100 leads on rated power with 102 hp against 100 hp. New Holland 8030 S100 is the lighter machine (3,840 kg vs 11,616 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. New Holland 8030 S100 is the newer design (2002 vs 1996). In short: choose the New Holland 8030 S100 for outright pulling power, or the New Holland 8260 if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.

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Acreage600 acBudgetMain crop / use

Fit & specs

New Holland

Fit score

Best match

Clear

New Holland

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

102 hp

100 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

New HollandReference

liquid-cooledReference

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

Differential lock

mechanicalReference

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

Steering

hydrostatic powerReference

Original price

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$48,000 (1999)Reference

Drive

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4x4 MFWD 4WD (optional)Reference

Engine

90.5 kWReference

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Displacement

7.5 LReference

Bore/Stroke

112 x 127 mmReference

114 x 127 mmReference

Power

90.5 kWReference

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Air cleaner

dryReference

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Compression

17.5:1Reference

Rated RPM

2100Reference

2200Reference

Torque

480.0 NmReference

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Torque RPM

1200Reference

1600Reference

Starter volts

12Reference

Starter power

2.0 kWReference

3.7 kWReference

Oil capacity

48.6 LReference

89.7 LReference

Coolant capacity

19.0 LReference

25.5 LReference

Drawbar (tested)

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65.6 kWReference

Idle RPM

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700-2420Reference

Operating RPM

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1500-2200Reference

Firing order

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

Intake valve clearance

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0.406 mmReference

Exhaust valve clearance

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0.457 mmReference

Max power

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65.6 kWReference

Transmission

Dual PowerReference

Range CommandReference

Gears

16 forward and 4 reverseReference

18 forward and 6 reverseReference

Clutch

330mm dry discReference

wet discReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

76.1 kWReference

74.6 kWReference

Hydraulic system

48.4 LReference

72.7 LReference

Capacity

48.4 LReference

72.7 LReference

Pump flow

34.8 lpmReference

98.4 lpmReference

Rear Type

IIReference

Control

position controlReference

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Rear lift (at ends)

2600 kgReference

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Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

4100 kgReference

3855 kgReference

Rear PTO

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

540 (1.375)Reference

540/1000Reference

Engine RPM

540@2100Reference

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PTO (tested)

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79.8 kWReference

Type

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partial power shiftReference

Pressure

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190.0 barReference

Valves

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2 to 4Reference

Steering flow

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59.0 lpmReference

Steering press.

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170.0 barReference

Capacities

Fuel

74.9 LReference

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

Dimensions

Wheelbase

227 cmReference

272 cmReference

Weight

3840 kgReference

11616 to 12606 poundsReference

Front tire

12.4x24Reference

11.00-16Reference

Rear tire

18.4x34Reference

18.4R38 (2WD)Reference

Standard tires (ag)

Front: 12.4x24. Rear: 18.4x34Reference

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

Ag front

14.9x28Reference

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Ag rear

23.1x30Reference

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Length

411 cmReference

462 cmReference

Height (exhaust)

286 cmReference

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Clearance (front axle)

48 cmReference

Clearance (rear axle)

45 cmReference

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Shipping

3840 kgReference

5718 kgReference

Ballasted

6840 kgReference

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Max Drawbar

1044 kgReference

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Width

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213 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

Max front axle

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3499 kgReference

Max rear axle

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6500 kgReference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

Charging amps

55Reference

100 (with cab)Reference

Battery volts

12Reference

Battery AH

100Reference

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Batteries

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2Reference

Battery CCA

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900Reference

Variants

M115

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similar Fiat modelReference

New Holland 8260 Height

ROPS

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290 cmReference

Cab

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283 cmReference

Exhaust

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297 cmReference

Test results

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.