Compare/New Holland 8240 vs New Holland TM120

New Holland 8240 vs New Holland TM120

Verdict: New Holland 8240 vs New Holland TM120

The New Holland 8240 and the New Holland TM120 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 101 hp. New Holland 8240 is the lighter machine (8,684 kg vs 11,283 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. New Holland TM120 is the newer design (2002 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

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

101 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

Push-button power shift with power shuttle. Available in 30 KPH (17-speed) and 40 KPH (18-speed versions). Optional creeper range provides an addition 10 forward and 6 reverse gears.Reference

Final drives

inboard planetaryReference

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Differential lock

electro-hydraulicReference

Engine

Fuel tank

217.6 LReference

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Drawbar (tested)

63.0 kWReference

61.9 kWReference

Displacement

7.5 LReference

Bore/Stroke

112 x 127 mmReference

Compression

17.5:1Reference

17.0:1Reference

Rated RPM

2100Reference

2200Reference

Idle RPM

725-2275Reference

800-2375Reference

Firing order

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

Starter volts

12Reference

Coolant capacity

21.5 LReference

25.4 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

18.9 LReference

Power at rated engine speed

75.2 kWReference

75.1 kWReference

Max power

63.0 kWReference

61.9 kWReference

Engine

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89.5 kWReference

Power

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89.5 kWReference

Air cleaner

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dual paper elements with aspiratorReference

Torque RPM

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1400Reference

Transmission

ElectroShift/Pulse CommandReference

Power CommandReference

Gears

16 forward and reverseReference

18 forward and 6 reverseReference

Clutch

wet discReference

electro-hydraulic wet discReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

71.6 kWReference

70.8 kWReference

PTO (tested)

75.2 kWReference

78.2 kWReference

Type

four-speed power shiftReference

full power shiftReference

Valves

1 to 4Reference

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Pump flow

75.7 lpmReference

106.0 lpmReference

Steering press.

144.8 barReference

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Rear Type

IIReference

Control

Electronic lower-link sensing (8240 SLE)Reference

electronic lower-link draft controlReference

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

3950 kgReference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

540/1000Reference

Hydraulic system

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89.3 LReference

Capacity

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89.3 LReference

Pressure

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189.6 barReference

Rear valves

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4Reference

Mid valves

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2 to 4Reference

Total flow

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166.5 lpmReference

Steering flow

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60.6 lpmReference

Rear lift (at ends)

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4457 kgReference

Front Hitch

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IIReference

Front lift

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3269 kgReference

Engine RPM

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1000@2120Reference

Power at rated PTO speed

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77.6 kWReference

Dimensions

2WD Wheelbase

269 cmReference

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4WD Wheelbase

261 cmReference

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Weight

8684 to 10882 poundsReference

11283 to 11859 poundsReference

Front tire

10.00-16Reference

11.00-16Reference

Rear tire

18.4-34Reference

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Ag front

10.00-16Reference

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Ag rear

18.4-34Reference

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Length

447 cmReference

471 cmReference

Width

210 cmReference

201 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

2WD Rear tire

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18.4R38Reference

2WD Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 11.00-16. Rear: 18.4R38Reference

4WD Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 14.9R28. Rear: 18.4R38Reference

Height

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282 cmReference

Ground clearance

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40 cmReference

Front axle

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TerraGlide suspensionReference

Bar rear axle

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2844 mmReference

2WD Front tread

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154 to 225 cmReference

4WD Front tread

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155 to 226 cmReference

Flange Rear tread

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152 to 223 cmReference

Rear tread

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152 to 254 cmReference

2WD Shipping

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5117 kgReference

4WD Shipping

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5379 kgReference

Operating

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5366 kgReference

2WD Max front axle

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3500 kgReference

4WD Max front axle

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3800 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

120Reference

Batteries

2 (cab)Reference

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Battery CCA

800Reference

1300Reference

Battery volts

12Reference

Attachment overview

New Holland 8240 Height

Hood

177 cmReference

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Cab

279 cmReference

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Exhaust

289 cmReference

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Test results

Fuel use

24.2 l/hourReference

25.4 l/hourReference

Max pull

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5588 kgReference

Speeds

Variants

MXM120

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similar CaseIH modelReference

Capacities

Fuel

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285.0 LReference

Max capacity

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8501 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.