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New Holland S-12 vs New Holland S-8

Verdict: New Holland S-12 vs New Holland S-8

The New Holland S-12 and the New Holland S-8 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. New Holland S-12 leads on rated power with 12 hp against 8 hp. In short: choose the New Holland S-12 for outright pulling power, or the New Holland S-8 if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.

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Acreage600 acBudgetMain crop / use

Fit & specs

New Holland

Fit score

Best match

Clear

New Holland

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

12 hp

8 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

New Holland (a part of Sperry)Reference

air-cooledReference

air-cooled vertical-shaftReference

Steering

manualReference

Engine

Fuel tank

18.0 LReference

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Displacement

29.07 ciReference

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Bore/Stroke

86 x 83 mmReference

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Power (gross)

8.9 kWReference

6.0 kWReference

Air cleaner

dry elementReference

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Rated RPM

3600Reference

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Starter

electricReference

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Starter volts

12Reference

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Sparkplug gap

0.635 mmReference

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Intake valve clearance

0.229 mmReference

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Exhaust valve clearance

0.457 mmReference

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Oil capacity

3.3 LReference

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Transmission

Vickers T66ZReference

VickersReference

Gears

infinite forward and reverseReference

Oil type

SAE 10W-30 MSReference

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PTO & Hydraulics

Rear Type

0Reference

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Rear PTO

OptionalReference

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Rear PTO Type

3600Reference

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Front PTO

independentReference

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Clutch

electricReference

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Dimensions

Wheelbase

121 cmReference

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Weight

331 kgReference

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Front tire

16x6.50-8Reference

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Rear tire

23x8.50-12Reference

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Lawn/turf front

16x6.50-8Reference

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Lawn/turf rear

23x8.50-12Reference

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Length

182 cmReference

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Width

97 cmReference

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Height (steering wheel)

121 cmReference

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Shipping weight

331 kgReference

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Front tread

79 cmReference

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Rear tread

78/93 cmReference

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New Holland S-12 attachments

S-12 Serial Numbers

Location:

Serial number plate on the front right of the tractor frame, above the front axle.Reference

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Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

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Charging system

flywheel alternatorReference

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Charging amps

15Reference

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Battery volts

12Reference

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Battery AH

35Reference

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Attachment overview

48" Mower deck

Type

shaft-driven hydrostaticReference

hydrostaticReference

Cutting width

121 cmReference

91 cmReference

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.