New Holland 8260

1996 - 1999

60 Gemini Series

Row-Crop tractor

Manufacturer

New Holland

Row-Crop tractor

Built in England

Original price

$48,000 (1999)

M115

similar Fiat model

New Holland 7.5L 6-cyl diesel

PTO (claimed)

100 hp 74.6 kW

Drawbar (tested)

88 hp 65.6 kW

PTO (tested)

107 hp 79.8 kW

Drive

4x2 2WD

4x4 MFWD 4WD (optional)

Differential lock

Rear or front and rear (4WD) with push-button operation. Manual and automatic modes. (2WD)

Steering

hydrostatic power

Differential hydraulic wet disc brakes

Two-post ROPS. Optional cab.

Fuel

85 gal 321.7 L

Hydraulic system

23.7 gal (18-speed) 89.7 L

19.2 gal (23-speed) 72.7 L

Front hubs

1.8 qts (each) 1.7 L

Front diff.

2.3 qts 2.2 L

Type

closed center load sensing

Capacity

23.7 gal (18-speed) 89.7 L

19.2 gal (23-speed) 72.7 L

Pressure

2755 psi 190.0 bar

Valves

2 to 4

Pump flow

26 gpm 98.4 lpm

Steering flow

15.6 gpm 59.0 lpm

Steering press.

2465 psi 170.0 bar

Rear Type

II

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

8,500 lbs 3855 kg

Rear PTO

independent

Rear PTO Type

540/1000

Wheelbase

108.3 inches (2WD) 275 cm

107.2 inches (4WD) 272 cm

Weight

11616 to 12606 pounds

Front tire

11.00-16

Rear tire

18.4R38 (2WD)

Ground

negative

Charging system

alternator

Charging amps

70

100 (with cab)

Batteries

2

Battery CCA

900

Battery volts

12

60 Series Gemini 90 to 130 PTO hp Tractors published in 1996, by New Holland

Operator's Manual Tractors 8160, 8260, 8360 and 8560 (42816040) published in 1995

North American Buyer's Guide published in 1997, by New Holland

Manufacturer

New Holland Genesis

Fuel Type

Diesel

Configuration

6-cylinder, liquid-cooled

Displacement

456 ci 7.5 L

Bore/Stroke

4.5x5.0 inches 114 x 127 mm

Compression

17.5:1

Rated RPM

2200

Idle RPM

700-2420

Operating RPM

1500-2200

Torque RPM

1600

Firing order

1-5-3-6-2-4

Starter volts

12

Starter power

4.9 hp 3.7 kW

Coolant capacity

24.8 qts (ROPS) 23.5 L

26.9 qts (cab) 25.5 L

Intake valve clearance

0.016 inches (cold) 0.406 mm

Exhaust valve clearance

0.018 inches (cold) 0.457 mm

Oil capacity

20 qts 18.9 L

23-speed partially synchronized

17-speed partial power shift

18-speed partial power shift

Transmission

Dual Command

Type

partially synchronized

Gears

23 forward and 12 reverse

Clutch

wet disc

Oil capacity

76.8 qts 72.7 L

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.

Transmission

Range Command

Type

partial power shift

Gears

17 forward and 6 reverse

Clutch

wet disc

Oil capacity

94.8 qts 89.7 L

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.

Transmission

Range Command

Type

partial power shift

Gears

18 forward and 6 reverse

Clutch

wet disc

Oil capacity

94.8 qts 89.7 L

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.

Standard tires (ag)

Front: 11.00-16. Rear: 18.4R38 (2WD)

Front: 14.9R28. Rear: 18.4R38 (4WD)

Wheelbase

108.3 inches (2WD) 275 cm

107.2 inches (4WD) 272 cm

Length

180 inches (2WD) 457 cm

182 inches (4WD) 462 cm

Width

84 inches (min) 213 cm

Clearance (front axle)

23.1 inches (2WD) 58 cm

19 inches (4WD) 48 cm

Clearance (drawbar)

15 inches 38 cm

Front tread

60.7 to 86.1 inches 154 to 218 cm (2WD)

Front tread

61.1 to 83.3 inches 155 to 211 cm (4WD)

Rear tread

60.2 to 87.9 inches 152 to 223 cm (manual)

Rear tread

59.8 to 90.6 inches 151 to 230 cm (power)

Shipping

11,616 lbs (2WD cab) 5269 kg

12,606 lbs (4WD cab) 5718 kg

Max capacity

17,640 lbs 8001 kg

Max front axle

6,615 lbs (2WD) 3000 kg

7,715 lbs (4WD) 3499 kg

Max rear axle

14,330 lbs 6500 kg

ROPS

114.5 inches 290 cm

Cab

111.5 inches 283 cm

Exhaust

119.5 inches (2WD) 303 cm

117.3 inches (4WD) 297 cm

Diesel 18-speed 4WD 1996

PTO performance

Max power

107 hp 79.8 kW

Drawbar performance

Max power

88 hp 65.6 kW