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New Holland R5 vs New Holland S-8
Verdict: New Holland R5 vs New Holland S-8
The New Holland R5 and the New Holland S-8 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. New Holland S-8 leads on rated power with 8 hp against 5 hp. New Holland R5 is the newer design (1973 vs 1970). In short: choose the New Holland S-8 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 Holland (a part of Sperry)Reference
air-cooled vertical-shaftReference
air-cooled vertical-shaftReference
Steering
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manualReference
Engine
Power (gross)
3.7 kWReference
6.0 kWReference
Starter type
manual recoilReference
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Transmission
Gears
3 forward and 1 reverseReference
infinite forward and reverseReference
Transmission
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VickersReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
111 cmReference
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Weight
159 kgReference
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Front tire
11x4.00-5Reference
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Rear tire
4.80x4.00-8Reference
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Lawn/turf front
11x4.00-5Reference
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Lawn/turf rear
4.80x4.00-8Reference
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Length
154 cmReference
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Height
88 cmReference
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New Holland R5 attachments
Attachment overview
26" Mower deck
Type
belt-driven gearReference
hydrostaticReference
Cutting width
66 cmReference
91 cmReference
Overall width
95 cmReference
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Cut height
3 to 7 cmReference
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Cut positions
5Reference
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New Holland S-8 attachments
36" 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.