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New Holland R5 vs New Holland R8
Verdict: New Holland R5 vs New Holland R8
The New Holland R5 and the New Holland R8 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. New Holland R8 leads on rated power with 8 hp against 5 hp. New Holland R5 is the lighter machine (159 kg vs 387 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 R8 for outright pulling power, or the New Holland R5 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
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
New Holland
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
5 hp
8 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
New HollandReference
New HollandReference
air-cooled vertical-shaftReference
air-cooled vertical-shaftReference
Engine
Power (gross)
3.7 kWReference
6.0 kWReference
Starter type
manual recoilReference
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Starter
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electricReference
Starter volts
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12Reference
Transmission
Gears
3 forward and 1 reverseReference
3 forward and 1 reverseReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
111 cmReference
111 cmReference
Weight
159 kgReference
189 kgReference
Front tire
11x4.00-5Reference
11x4.00-5Reference
Rear tire
4.80x4.00-8Reference
16x6.50-8Reference
Lawn/turf front
11x4.00-5Reference
11x4.00-5Reference
Lawn/turf rear
4.80x4.00-8Reference
16x6.50-8Reference
Length
154 cmReference
154 cmReference
Height
88 cmReference
88 cmReference
New Holland R5 attachments
Attachment overview
26" Mower deck
Type
belt-driven gearReference
belt-driven gearReference
Cutting width
66 cmReference
76 cmReference
Overall width
95 cmReference
99 cmReference
Cut height
3 to 7 cmReference
3 to 7 cmReference
Cut positions
5Reference
5Reference
New Holland R8 attachments
Electrical
Ground
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negativeReference
Battery volts
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12Reference
30" Mower deck
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.