Compare/New Holland 8160 vs New Holland T5.90

New Holland 8160 vs New Holland T5.90

Verdict: New Holland 8160 vs New Holland T5.90

The New Holland 8160 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 11,616 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. 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

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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

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

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

Original price

$44,000 (1999)Reference

$102,249 (2023 Cab )Reference

Drive

4x4 MFWD 4WD (optional)Reference

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Differential lock

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

electro-hydraulic rearReference

Steering

hydrostatic powerReference

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Variants

M100

similar Fiat modelReference

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Engine

Displacement

7.5 LReference

3.4 LReference

Bore/Stroke

114 x 127 mmReference

99 x 110 mmReference

Compression

17.5:1Reference

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Rated RPM

2200Reference

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Idle RPM

700-2420Reference

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Operating RPM

1500-2200Reference

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Torque RPM

1400Reference

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Firing order

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

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Starter volts

12Reference

Starter power

3.7 kWReference

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Coolant capacity

25.5 LReference

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Intake valve clearance

0.406 mmReference

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Exhaust valve clearance

0.457 mmReference

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Oil capacity

89.7 LReference

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Fuel tank

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114.7 LReference

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

Range CommandReference

Dual CommandReference

Gears

18 forward and 6 reverseReference

24 forward and reverseReference

Clutch

wet discReference

hydraulic wet discReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

67.1 kWReference

54.4 kWReference

Hydraulic system

72.7 LReference

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Type

partial power shiftReference

two-speed power shiftReference

Capacity

72.7 LReference

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Pressure

190.0 barReference

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Valves

2 to 4Reference

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Pump flow

98.4 lpmReference

64.0 lpmReference

Steering flow

59.0 lpmReference

36.7 lpmReference

Steering press.

170.0 barReference

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Rear Type

IIReference

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

3855 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

Capacities

Fuel

321.7 LReference

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Front hubs

1.7 LReference

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Front diff.

2.2 LReference

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Max capacity

7498 kgReference

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Dimensions

Wheelbase

272 cmReference

228 cmReference

Weight

11616 to 12606 poundsReference

7672 to 8157 poundsReference

Front tire

11.00-16Reference

14.9R24Reference

Rear tire

18.4R38 (2WD)Reference

18.4R34Reference

Standard tires (ag)

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

Front: 14.9R24. Rear: 18.4R34Reference

Length

462 cmReference

408 cmReference

Width

213 cmReference

192 cmReference

Clearance (front axle)

48 cmReference

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Clearance (drawbar)

38 cmReference

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Front tread

155 to 211 cmReference

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Rear tread

151 to 230 cmReference

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Shipping

5718 kgReference

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Max front axle

3499 kgReference

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Max rear axle

6500 kgReference

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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

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

Charging amps

100 (with cab)Reference

200Reference

Batteries

2Reference

12Reference

Battery CCA

900Reference

800Reference

Battery volts

12Reference

1Reference

Battery AH

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110Reference

New Holland 8160 Height

ROPS

290 cmReference

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Cab

283 cmReference

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Exhaust

297 cmReference

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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.