Compare/New Holland 8240 vs New Holland 8260

New Holland 8240 vs New Holland 8260

Verdict: New Holland 8240 vs New Holland 8260

The New Holland 8240 and the New Holland 8260 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. New Holland 8240 leads on rated power with 101 hp against 100 hp. New Holland 8240 is the lighter machine (8,684 kg vs 11,616 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. In short: choose the New Holland 8240 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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Fit & specs

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Best match

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New Holland

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Best match

Clear

Rated power

101 hp

100 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 8240 SLE.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

Final drives

inboard planetaryReference

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Differential lock

electro-hydraulicReference

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

Original price

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$48,000 (1999)Reference

Drive

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4x4 MFWD 4WD (optional)Reference

Steering

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hydrostatic powerReference

Engine

Fuel tank

217.6 LReference

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Drawbar (tested)

63.0 kWReference

65.6 kWReference

Displacement

7.5 LReference

Bore/Stroke

112 x 127 mmReference

114 x 127 mmReference

Compression

17.5:1Reference

Rated RPM

2100Reference

2200Reference

Idle RPM

725-2275Reference

700-2420Reference

Firing order

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

Starter volts

12Reference

Coolant capacity

21.5 LReference

25.5 LReference

Intake valve clearance

0.406 mmReference

Exhaust valve clearance

0.483 mmReference

0.457 mmReference

Oil capacity

60.6 LReference

89.7 LReference

Power at rated engine speed

75.2 kWReference

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Max power

63.0 kWReference

65.6 kWReference

Operating RPM

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1500-2200Reference

Torque RPM

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1600Reference

Starter power

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3.7 kWReference

Transmission

ElectroShift/Pulse CommandReference

Range CommandReference

Gears

16 forward and reverseReference

18 forward and 6 reverseReference

Clutch

wet discReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

71.6 kWReference

74.6 kWReference

PTO (tested)

75.2 kWReference

79.8 kWReference

Type

four-speed power shiftReference

partial power shiftReference

Valves

1 to 4Reference

2 to 4Reference

Pump flow

75.7 lpmReference

98.4 lpmReference

Steering press.

144.8 barReference

170.0 barReference

Rear Type

IIReference

Control

Electronic lower-link sensing (8240 SLE)Reference

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Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

3950 kgReference

3855 kgReference

Rear PTO

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

540/1000Reference

Hydraulic system

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72.7 LReference

Capacity

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72.7 LReference

Pressure

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190.0 barReference

Steering flow

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59.0 lpmReference

Dimensions

2WD Wheelbase

269 cmReference

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4WD Wheelbase

261 cmReference

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Weight

8684 to 10882 poundsReference

11616 to 12606 poundsReference

Front tire

10.00-16Reference

11.00-16Reference

Rear tire

18.4-34Reference

18.4R38 (2WD)Reference

Ag front

10.00-16Reference

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Ag rear

18.4-34Reference

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Length

447 cmReference

462 cmReference

Width

210 cmReference

213 cmReference

2WD Clearance (front axle)

60 cmReference

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4WD Clearance (front axle)

55 cmReference

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2WD ROPS Shipping

3939 kgReference

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4WD ROPS Shipping

4418 kgReference

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2WD Cab Shipping

4456 kgReference

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4WD Cab Shipping

4936 kgReference

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Wheelbase

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272 cmReference

Standard tires (ag)

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

Clearance (front axle)

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48 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

Shipping

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5718 kgReference

Max front axle

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3499 kgReference

Max rear axle

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6500 kgReference

New Holland 8240 attachments

8240 Serial Numbers

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

021671BReference

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1997

057719BReference

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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

100 (with cab)Reference

Batteries

2 (cab)Reference

2Reference

Battery CCA

800Reference

900Reference

Battery volts

12Reference

Attachment overview

New Holland 8240 Height

Hood

177 cmReference

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Cab

279 cmReference

283 cmReference

Exhaust

289 cmReference

297 cmReference

Test results

Fuel use

24.2 l/hourReference

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Speeds

Variants

M115

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similar Fiat modelReference

Capacities

Fuel

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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

New Holland 8260 Height

ROPS

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290 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.