Compare/New Holland 8260 vs New Holland TM120

New Holland 8260 vs New Holland TM120

Verdict: New Holland 8260 vs New Holland TM120

The New Holland 8260 and the New Holland TM120 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. New Holland TM120 leads on rated power with 101 hp against 100 hp. New Holland TM120 is the lighter machine (11,283 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 TM120 is the newer design (2002 vs 1996). In short: choose the New Holland TM120 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

New Holland

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New Holland

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Best match

Clear

Rated power

100 hp

101 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

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

Original price

$48,000 (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-hydraulicReference

Steering

hydrostatic powerReference

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Variants

M115

similar Fiat modelReference

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MXM120

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similar CaseIH modelReference

Engine

Drawbar (tested)

65.6 kWReference

61.9 kWReference

Displacement

7.5 LReference

Bore/Stroke

114 x 127 mmReference

112 x 127 mmReference

Compression

17.5:1Reference

17.0:1Reference

Rated RPM

2200Reference

Idle RPM

700-2420Reference

800-2375Reference

Operating RPM

1500-2200Reference

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Torque RPM

1600Reference

1400Reference

Firing order

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

Starter volts

12Reference

Starter power

3.7 kWReference

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Coolant capacity

25.5 LReference

25.4 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

18.9 LReference

Max power

65.6 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

Power at rated engine speed

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75.1 kWReference

Transmission

Range CommandReference

Power CommandReference

Gears

18 forward and 6 reverseReference

Clutch

wet discReference

electro-hydraulic wet discReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

74.6 kWReference

70.8 kWReference

PTO (tested)

79.8 kWReference

78.2 kWReference

Hydraulic system

72.7 LReference

89.3 LReference

Type

partial power shiftReference

full power shiftReference

Capacity

72.7 LReference

89.3 LReference

Pressure

190.0 barReference

189.6 barReference

Valves

2 to 4Reference

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Pump flow

98.4 lpmReference

106.0 lpmReference

Steering flow

59.0 lpmReference

60.6 lpmReference

Steering press.

170.0 barReference

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Rear Type

IIReference

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

3855 kgReference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

540/1000Reference

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

Control

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electronic lower-link draft controlReference

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

Capacities

Fuel

321.7 LReference

285.0 LReference

Front hubs

1.7 LReference

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Front diff.

2.2 LReference

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Max capacity

8001 kgReference

8501 kgReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

272 cmReference

Weight

11616 to 12606 poundsReference

11283 to 11859 poundsReference

Front tire

11.00-16Reference

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

471 cmReference

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

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Rear tread

151 to 230 cmReference

152 to 254 cmReference

Shipping

5718 kgReference

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Max front axle

3499 kgReference

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Max rear axle

6500 kgReference

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

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

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

Charging amps

100 (with cab)Reference

120Reference

Batteries

2Reference

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Battery CCA

900Reference

1300Reference

Battery volts

12Reference

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

Fuel use

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25.4 l/hourReference

Max pull

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5588 kgReference

Speeds

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.