Tractor · 1996Unverified
New Holland 8260
New Holland 8260 — 60 Gemini Series · 100 hp. Reference specifications; pending source verification.
Provisional listing — the headline figure is shown; full specifications are auto-generated and pending verification against published sources.
Rated power
100 hp
Max power
79.8 kW
Weight
11616 to 12606 pounds
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Overview
ManufacturerNew HollandReference
Row-Crop tractorReference
Built in EnglandReference
Original price$48,000 (1999)Reference
Drive4x2 2WDReference
Drive4x4 MFWD 4WD (optional)Reference
Differential lockRear or front and rear (4WD) with push-button operation. Manual and automatic modes. (2WD)Reference
Steeringhydrostatic powerReference
Differential hydraulic wet disc brakesReference
Two-post ROPS. Optional cab.Reference
Variants
M115similar Fiat modelReference
Engine
New Holland 7.5L 6-cyl dieselReference
Drawbar (tested)65.6 kWReference
New Holland GenesisReference
dieselReference
6-cylinderReference
liquid-cooledReference
Displacement7.5 LReference
Bore/Stroke114 x 127 mmReference
Compression17.5:1Reference
Rated RPM2200Reference
Idle RPM700-2420Reference
Operating RPM1500-2200Reference
Torque RPM1600Reference
Firing order1-5-3-6-2-4Reference
Starter volts12Reference
Starter power3.7 kWReference
Coolant capacity23.5 LReference
Coolant capacity25.5 LReference
Intake valve clearance0.406 mmReference
Exhaust valve clearance0.457 mmReference
Oil capacity18.9 LReference
Max power79.8 kWReference
Max power65.6 kWReference
Transmission
23-speed partially synchronizedReference
17-speed partial power shiftReference
18-speed partial power shiftReference
TransmissionDual CommandReference
Typepartially synchronizedReference
Gears23 forward and 12 reverseReference
Clutchwet discReference
Oil capacity72.7 LReference
Four gears (1-4) in three ranges (A-C) with left-hand shuttle lever and push-button underdrive. Gear shifts may be made on the move with the clutch. The tractor must be stopped to shift range. The forward-reverse shuttle, and the push-button underdrive, may be performed on the move without the clutch. Reverse gears operate in underdrive only. Optional creeper doubles the available speeds to 46 forward and 24 reverse.Reference
TransmissionRange CommandReference
Typepartial power shiftReference
Gears17 forward and 6 reverseReference
Oil capacity89.7 LReference
The 17-speed Range Command transmission was available with 2WD. Six gears (1-6) in three ranges (A-C) with left-hand shuttle lever. Push-button gear shifting on the move. To shift ranges, hold up or down gear shift button while pressing range shift button. Reverse is available in range B only. Optional creeper increases available speeds to 30 forward and 12 in reverse.Reference
Gears18 forward and 6 reverseReference
The 18-speed Range Command transmission was available with 4WD. Six gears (1-6) in three ranges (A-C) with left-hand shuttle lever. Push-button gear shifting on the move. To shift ranges, hold up or down gear shift button while pressing range shift button. Reverse is available in range B only. Optional creeper increases available speeds to 31 and 12.Reference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)74.6 kWReference
PTO (tested)79.8 kWReference
Hydraulic system89.7 LReference
Hydraulic system72.7 LReference
Typeclosed center load sensingReference
Capacity89.7 LReference
Capacity72.7 LReference
Pressure190.0 barReference
Valves2 to 4Reference
Pump flow98.4 lpmReference
Steering flow59.0 lpmReference
Steering press.170.0 barReference
Rear TypeIIReference
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)3855 kgReference
Rear PTOindependentReference
Rear PTO Type540/1000Reference
Capacities
Fuel321.7 LReference
Front hubs1.7 LReference
Front diff.2.2 LReference
Max capacity8001 kgReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase275 cmReference
Wheelbase272 cmReference
Weight11616 to 12606 poundsReference
Front tire11.00-16Reference
Rear tire18.4R38 (2WD)Reference
Standard tires (ag)Front: 11.00-16. Rear: 18.4R38 (2WD)Reference
Standard tires (ag)Front: 14.9R28. Rear: 18.4R38 (4WD)Reference
Length457 cmReference
Length462 cmReference
Width213 cmReference
Clearance (front axle)58 cmReference
Clearance (front axle)48 cmReference
Clearance (drawbar)38 cmReference
Front tread154 to 218 cmReference
Front tread155 to 211 cmReference
Rear tread152 to 223 cmReference
Rear tread151 to 230 cmReference
Shipping5269 kgReference
Shipping5718 kgReference
Max front axle3000 kgReference
Max front axle3499 kgReference
Max rear axle6500 kgReference
Electrical
GroundnegativeReference
Charging systemalternatorReference
Charging amps70Reference
Charging amps100 (with cab)Reference
Batteries2Reference
Battery CCA900Reference
Battery volts12Reference
New Holland 8260 Height
ROPS290 cmReference
Cab283 cmReference
Exhaust303 cmReference
Exhaust297 cmReference
Test results
Diesel 18-speed 4WD1996Reference
PTO performanceReference
Drawbar performanceReference
Values normalized to UK metric units. Every figure is traced to at least one source; verified specs are cross-checked against two or more.