Compare/New Holland 8160 vs New Holland TL90A

New Holland 8160 vs New Holland TL90A

Verdict: New Holland 8160 vs New Holland TL90A

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

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New Holland

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

90 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

New HollandReference

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

Gear 1L used for pull test.Reference

Original price

$44,000 (1999)Reference

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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

4.5 LReference

Bore/Stroke

114 x 127 mmReference

104 x 132 mmReference

Compression

17.5:1Reference

Rated RPM

2200Reference

2500Reference

Idle RPM

700-2420Reference

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Operating RPM

1500-2200Reference

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Torque RPM

1400Reference

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

14.0 LReference

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

9.8 LReference

Fuel tank

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126.8 LReference

Engine (gross)

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67.1 kWReference

Drawbar (tested)

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37.9 kWReference

Power (gross)

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67.1 kWReference

Air cleaner

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dual dry elementReference

Starter

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electricReference

Power at rated engine speed

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61.8 kWReference

Max power

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37.9 kWReference

Transmission

Range CommandReference

Dual CommandReference

Gears

18 forward and 6 reverseReference

20 forward and 12 reverseReference

Clutch

wet discReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

67.1 kWReference

57.4 kWReference

Hydraulic system

72.7 LReference

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Type

partial power shiftReference

power shuttleReference

Capacity

72.7 LReference

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Pressure

190.0 barReference

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Valves

2 to 4Reference

1 to 3Reference

Pump flow

98.4 lpmReference

54.9 lpmReference

Steering flow

59.0 lpmReference

20.8 lpmReference

Steering press.

170.0 barReference

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Rear Type

IIReference

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

3855 kgReference

2605 kgReference

Rear PTO

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

540/1000Reference

PTO (tested)

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61.8 kWReference

Total flow

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75.7 lpmReference

Control

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mechanical lower-link draft controlReference

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

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

231 cmReference

Weight

11616 to 12606 poundsReference

6834 to 8665 poundsReference

Front tire

11.00-16Reference

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Rear tire

18.4R38 (2WD)Reference

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Standard tires (ag)

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

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Length

462 cmReference

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Width

213 cmReference

201 cmReference

Clearance (front axle)

48 cmReference

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Clearance (drawbar)

38 cmReference

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Front tread

155 to 211 cmReference

142 to 213 cmReference

Rear tread

151 to 230 cmReference

152 to 213 cmReference

Shipping

5718 kgReference

3599 kgReference

Max front axle

3499 kgReference

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Max rear axle

6500 kgReference

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Ag rear

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hydraulic wet discReference

Operating

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3930 kgReference

Ballasted

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4835 kgReference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

Charging amps

100 (with cab)Reference

120Reference

Batteries

2Reference

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Battery CCA

900Reference

960Reference

Battery volts

12Reference

New Holland 8160 Height

ROPS

290 cmReference

213 cmReference

Cab

283 cmReference

260 cmReference

Exhaust

297 cmReference

298 cmReference

New Holland TL90A Height

Test results

Fuel use

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19.7 l/hourReference

Max pull

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4599 kgReference

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.