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New Holland R8 vs New Holland S-8G
Verdict: New Holland R8 vs New Holland S-8G
The New Holland R8 and the New Holland S-8G are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 8 hp. New Holland R8 is the newer design (1973 vs 1970). 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
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
New Holland
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
8 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)
6.0 kWReference
6.0 kWReference
Starter
electricReference
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Starter volts
12Reference
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Transmission
Gears
3 forward and 1 reverseReference
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Dimensions
Wheelbase
111 cmReference
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Weight
189 kgReference
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Front tire
11x4.00-5Reference
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Rear tire
16x6.50-8Reference
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Lawn/turf front
11x4.00-5Reference
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Lawn/turf rear
16x6.50-8Reference
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Length
154 cmReference
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Height
88 cmReference
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New Holland R8 attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
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Battery volts
12Reference
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Attachment overview
30" Mower deck
Type
belt-driven gearReference
gearReference
Cutting width
76 cmReference
91 cmReference
Overall width
99 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-8G 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.