Compare/New Holland 8260 vs New Holland PowerStar 100

New Holland 8260 vs New Holland PowerStar 100

Verdict: New Holland 8260 vs New Holland PowerStar 100

The New Holland 8260 and the New Holland PowerStar 100 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. New Holland 8260 leads on rated power with 100 hp against 99 hp. New Holland PowerStar 100 is the lighter machine (6,988 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 PowerStar 100 is the newer design (2018 vs 1996). In short: choose the New Holland 8260 for outright pulling power, or the New Holland PowerStar 100 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

New Holland

Fit score

Best match

Clear

New Holland

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

100 hp

99 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

With 18R34 rear tires.Reference

Original price

$48,000 (1999)Reference

$75,318 ( Cab)Reference

Drive

4x4 MFWD 4WD (optional)Reference

4x2 2WD: 4x4 MFWD 4WDReference

Differential lock

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

mechanical rearReference

Steering

hydrostatic powerReference

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Final drives

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inboard planetaryReference

Variants

M115

similar Fiat modelReference

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Farmall 100C

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similar CaseIH modelReference

Engine

Drawbar (tested)

65.6 kWReference

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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

1600Reference

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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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Max power

65.6 kWReference

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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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73.8 kWReference

2WD Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 10.00-16. Rear: 18.4-30Reference

4WD Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 12.4-24. Rear: 18.4-30Reference

2WD ROPS

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3169 kgReference

4WD ROPS

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3480 kgReference

2WD Cab

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3389 kgReference

4WD Cab

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3700 kgReference

Emissions

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Tier IVReference

Emission control

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DOC and EGRReference

Power (gross)

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73.8 kWReference

Fuel system

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electronic high-pressure common rail direct injectionReference

Starter

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electricReference

Fuel Type

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DieselReference

No of Cylinders

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4Reference

Aspiration

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Turbocharged / aftercooledReference

Transmission

Range CommandReference

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Gears

18 forward and 6 reverseReference

20 forward and reverseReference

Clutch

wet discReference

electro-hydraulic wet discReference

Transmission Type

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Power ShuttleReference

forward and reverse options

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20x20Reference

Wheel Drive

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4WDReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

74.6 kWReference

63.4 kWReference

PTO (tested)

79.8 kWReference

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Hydraulic system

72.7 LReference

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Type

partial power shiftReference

creeperReference

Capacity

72.7 LReference

207 cu. in.Reference

Pressure

190.0 barReference

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Valves

2 to 4Reference

2 or 3Reference

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

4399 kgReference

Rear PTO

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

540/1000Reference

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

8001 kgReference

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Dimensions

Wheelbase

272 cmReference

228.3 cmReference

Weight

11616 to 12606 poundsReference

6988 to 8157 poundsReference

Front tire

11.00-16Reference

10.00-16Reference

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

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

143 to 194 cmReference

Rear tread

151 to 230 cmReference

140 to 193 cmReference

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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2WD Wheelbase

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234 cmReference

4WD Wheelbase

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228 cmReference

2WD Rear tire

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18.4-30Reference

2WD Length

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414 cmReference

4WD Length

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408 cmReference

Height (ROPS)

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270 cmReference

Height (cab)

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259 cmReference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

Charging amps

100 (with cab)Reference

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Batteries

2Reference

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Battery CCA

900Reference

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Battery volts

12Reference

ROPS Charging amps

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120Reference

Cab Charging amps

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150Reference

New Holland 8260 Height

ROPS

290 cmReference

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Cab

283 cmReference

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Exhaust

297 cmReference

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Test results

Attachment overview

Speeds

General

Make & Model

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FPT F5CReference

SCV control

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Joystick: AvailableReference

Precision Agriculture

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Available (Telematic)Reference

Power

Max Power

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99 hpReference

PTO

PTO Power

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85 hpReference

Hydraulics

Pump Rated Output (total)

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100.7 l/minReference

Remote Valves

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3Reference

Number of rear selective control valves (SCVs)

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3Reference

Steering & Implements flow

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9.7 gpm (16.9 gpm)Reference

Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)

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3-Point Hitch | Category IIReference

Dimensions & weight

Overall Width

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192.3 cmReference

Turning radius

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340.4 cmReference

Overall weight

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3,699.9 kgReference

Operator station

Cab Availability

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trueReference

Seat Suspension

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AvailableReference

Steering & brakes

Steering type

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power steeringReference

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.