Compare/New Holland T8040 vs New Holland T8.380 SmartTrax

New Holland T8040 vs New Holland T8.380 SmartTrax

Verdict: New Holland T8040 vs New Holland T8.380 SmartTrax

The New Holland T8040 and the New Holland T8.380 SmartTrax are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. New Holland T8.380 SmartTrax leads on rated power with 311 hp against 304 hp. New Holland T8.380 SmartTrax is the lighter machine (16,233 kg vs 20,370 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. New Holland T8040 holds more fuel (681.3 L vs 617.0 L) for longer stints between fills. New Holland T8.380 SmartTrax is the newer design (2015 vs 2007). In short: choose the New Holland T8.380 SmartTrax for outright pulling power, or the New Holland T8040 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

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Best match

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New Holland

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Best match

Clear

Rated power

304 hp

311 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

New HollandReference

New Holland (a part of CNH)Reference

Gear 6 used for pull test.Reference

Gear 2 used for pull test.Reference

Drive

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half-trackReference

Final drives

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inboard planetaryReference

Engine

Fuel tank

681.3 LReference

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Engine (gross)

227.0 kWReference

231.9 kWReference

Engine (max)

251.0 kWReference

284.9 kWReference

Drawbar (tested)

161.7 kWReference

169.5 kWReference

Displacement

8.3 LReference

8.7 LReference

Bore/Stroke

114 x 135 mmReference

117 x 135 mmReference

Rated Power (gross)

227.0 kWReference

231.9 kWReference

Maximum Power (gross)

251.0 kWReference

284.9 kWReference

Air cleaner

dual paper elementsReference

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Compression

17.5:1Reference

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Rated RPM

2200Reference

2000Reference

Torque

1366.8 NmReference

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Torque RPM

1500Reference

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Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

12Reference

Max power

161.7 kWReference

169.5 kWReference

Power at rated engine speed

191.8 kWReference

205.8 kWReference

Fuel Type

dieselReference

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No of Cylinders

6 cylinderReference

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Rated engine speed

2,200 RPMReference

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Engine torque at rated speed

457.2 kgReference

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Bore and stroke

4.488x5.315 inchesReference

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Compression ratio

17.5:1Reference

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Cooling system

liquid-cooledReference

viscous fanReference

CVT Fuel tank

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617.0 LReference

FPS Fuel tank

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677.5 LReference

Exhaust fluid (DEF)

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98.4 LReference

Emissions

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Tier IVReference

Emission control

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selective catalytic reduction (SCR)Reference

Fuel system

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electronic high-pressure common railReference

Transmission

Gears

23 forward and 6 reverseReference

infinite forward and reverse (4-range)Reference

Transmission Type

PowershiftReference

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forward and reverse options

full power shift 19-F and 4-R |full power shift - 23-F and 6-RReference

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Wheel Drive

4WDReference

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Transmission

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Auto CommandReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

190.2 kWReference

197.6 kWReference

PTO (tested)

219.5 kWReference

236.9 kWReference

Type

full power shiftReference

continuously variable transmission (CVT)Reference

Pressure

224.0 barReference

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Valves

3 to 5Reference

4 to 5Reference

Pump flow

146.1 lpmReference

276.3 lpmReference

Rear Type

IIIN/IIIReference

IVN/IIIReference

Rear lift

8133 kgReference

9026 kgReference

Front lift

6368 kgReference

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SuperSteer Front lift

6459 kgReference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

Clutch

electro-hydraulic wet discReference

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Rear PTO Type

540/1000 (1.375)Reference

540/1000Reference

Engine RPM

1000@1984Reference

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Power at rated PTO speed

219.5 kWReference

236.9 kWReference

Control

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electronic lower-link draft sensingReference

Drawbar

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Cat. 4Reference

Front PTO

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independentReference

Front PTO Type

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1000 (1.375)Reference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

307 cmReference

355 cmReference

SuperSteer Wheelbase

328 cmReference

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Weight

20370 to 21665 poundsReference

16233 kgReference

Length

582 cmReference

660 cmReference

Width

248 cmReference

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Height

332 cmReference

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Shipping

9239 kgReference

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SuperSteer Shipping

9351 kgReference

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TerraGlide Shipping

9602 kgReference

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Operating

9827 kgReference

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Front tire

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380/80R42Reference

Rear tire

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tracksReference

Ag front

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420/75R30Reference

Ag rear

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30-inch tracksReference

Height (cab)

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345 cmReference

Max weight

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16260 kgReference

Front axle

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TerraglideReference

Front tread

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152 to 223 cmReference

Rear tread

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193 to 386 cmReference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

Charging amps

175Reference

200Reference

Battery volts

12Reference

Batteries

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2Reference

Capacities

Max capacity

15649 kgReference

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Capacity

506.5 ciReference

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Test results

Fuel use

60.9 l/hourReference

54.5 l/hourReference

Max pull

9479 kgReference

14554 kgReference

General

Make & Model

New HollandReference

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Country of manufacturer

USAReference

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Power

Rated Power

304.4 hpReference

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PTO

PTO Power

255 hpReference

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Rear PTO Power

AvailableReference

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Rear PTO RPM

1,000 RPMReference

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Engine Speed on Rear PTO speed

1,000@1,984 RPMReference

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Steering & brakes

Brakes

hydraulic wet discReference

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Steering type

powerReference

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Hydraulics

Hydraulics Type

closed center load sensingReference

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Maximum operating pressure

3,249 psiReference

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Remote Valves

3 to 5 ValvesReference

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Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)

Category IIIN/IIIReference

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Rear Hitch maximum lift capacity

6,886.9 kgReference

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Dimensions & weight

Overall Height

333 cmReference

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Overall Length

582.9 cmReference

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Overall Width

248.9 cmReference

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Overall weight

9,602.5 kgReference

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Operator station

Cab Availability

AvailableReference

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Seat Suspension

AvailableReference

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Variants

T8.380

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wheeled tractorReference

T8.380 SmartTrax

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half-trackReference

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.