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New Holland 8260

The New Holland 8260 is a tractor produced by New Holland. It is equipped with a 456 ci 7.5 L engine. The listed engine power is Diesel (listed): 4.9 hp / 3.7 kW. Transmission: Range Command. Drive type: 4x2 2WD. Operating weight: 11616 to 12606 pounds.

Engine Power
Diesel (listed): 4.9 hp / 3.7 kW
Drive & Traction
4x2 2WD
Fuel & Capacities
85 gal 321.7 L
Transmission
Range Command
Operating Weight
11616 to 12606 pounds

Overview

New Holland 8260 tractor photo
1996 - 1999 60 Gemini SeriesRow-Crop tractor 60 Gemini Series Row-Crop tractor
Production
Manufacturer
New Holland
Row-Crop tractor
Built in England
Original price
$48,000 (1999)
Variants
M115
similar Fiat model
New Holland 8260 Engine
New Holland 7.5L 6-cyl diesel
Engine details ...
New Holland 8260 Power
PTO (claimed)
100 hp 74.6 kW
Drawbar (tested)
88 hp 65.6 kW
PTO (tested)
107 hp 79.8 kW
Performance test details ...
Mechanical
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.
Capacity
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
Hydraulics
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
Tractor hitch
Rear Type
II
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)
8,500 lbs 3855 kg
Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear PTO
independent
Rear PTO Type
540/1000
Dimensions & Tires
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)
Full dimensions and tires ...
Electrical
Ground
negative
Charging system
alternator
Charging amps
70
100 (with cab)
Batteries
2
Battery CCA
900
Battery volts
12
References
8260 references literature
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

Engine

Engine Detail — 456 ci / 7.5 L Diesel

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

Transmission

Transmission options
23-speed partially synchronized
17-speed partial power shift
18-speed partial power shift

Transmission — Dual Command

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

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

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.

Dimensions

New Holland 8260 Tires
Standard tires (ag)
Front: 11.00-16. Rear: 18.4R38 (2WD)
Front: 14.9R28. Rear: 18.4R38 (4WD)
Dimensions
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)
New Holland 8260 Weight
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
New Holland 8260 Height
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

Tests

Nebraska Tractor Test 249
Diesel 18-speed 4WD 1996
PTO performance
Max power
107 hp 79.8 kW
Drawbar performance
Max power
88 hp 65.6 kW

Photos

New Holland 8260

New Holland 8260

Fluids, Capacities & Working Autonomy

Standard fluid requirements, service intervals, and continuous runtime estimates for New Holland 8260.

Engine Crankcase Oil

SAE 15W-40 (Heavy Duty Diesel)
Standard Spec: API CK-4 / CJ-4 Heavy Duty
Service Interval: 150 – 250 Hours

Transmission & Hydraulic System

UTTO (Universal Tractor Transmission Oil)
Standard Spec: ISO VG 46 / 68 (Wet Brake & Trans Compatible)
Service Interval: 600 – 1000 Hours

Engine Cooling System

50/50 Ethylene Glycol Pre-mix
Standard Spec: ASTM D6210 / Heavy-Duty OAT Antifreeze
Service Interval: 2 Years / 1500 Hours

New Holland 8260 Specification Unit Converter

Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for New Holland 8260.

Converted Equivalents:

Horsepower (HP)4.9 hp
Kilowatts (kW)3.7 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)5 PS

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