New Holland T6040 Elite

The New Holland T6040 Elite is a tractor produced by New Holland. It is equipped with a 274 ci 4.5 L engine. The listed engine power is Diesel (gross): 120 hp / 89.5 kW. Transmission: AutoShift. Operating weight: 10888 to 12465 pounds.

Engine Power

Diesel (gross): 120 hp / 89.5 kW

Fuel & Capacities

46.5 gal 176.0 L

Transmission

AutoShift

Operating Weight

12,465 lbs 5654 kg

Overview

	2007 - 2012 T6000 SeriesRow-Crop tractor T6000 Series Row-Crop tractor

Production
Manufacturer	New Holland
Row-Crop tractor
Built in Basildon, England

New Holland T6040 Elite Engine
FPT 4.5L 4-cyl diesel
Engine details ...

New Holland T6040 Elite Transmission
16-speed partial power shift
Transmission details ...

New Holland T6040 Elite Power
Engine (gross)	120 hp 89.5 kW
PTO (claimed)	100 hp 74.6 kW
Drawbar (tested)	81.0 hp 60.4 kW
PTO (tested)	117.9 hp 87.9 kW
Performance test details ...

Mechanical
Four-wheel drive
Steering	hydrostatic power
Differential hydraulic wet disc brakes
Horizon cab standard with air-conditioning. Optional deluxe cab with automatic temperature control and air-ride seat. Optional Comfort Ride cab suspension. Programmable headland management system.

Capacity
Fuel	46.5 gal 176.0 L
	40.2 gal (SuperSteer) 152.2 L
Hydraulic system	16.3 gal 61.7 L

Hydraulics
Type	closed center load sensing
Capacity	16.3 gal 61.7 L
Valves	2 to 4
Pump flow	26.5 gpm 100.3 lpm
Total flow	37 gpm 140.0 lpm
Steering flow	10.5 gpm 39.7 lpm

Tractor hitch
Rear Type	2/3N
Control	electronic lower-link draft control
Rear lift	12,185 lbs 5527 kg

Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear PTO	independent
Rear PTO Type	540/1000 (1.375)

Dimensions & Tires
Wheelbase	95 inches 241 cm
	99.2 inches (SuperSteer) 251 cm
Weight	10888 to 12465 pounds
Full dimensions and tires ...

Electrical
Ground	negative
Charging system	alternator
Charging amps	120
Charging volts	12
Battery CCA	960
Battery volts	12

Engine

Engine Detail — 274 ci / 4.5 L Diesel

Manufacturer	FPT NEF
Configuration	turbocharged air-to-air intercooled diesel, 4-cylinder 16-valve, liquid-cooled
Displacement	274 ci 4.5 L
Bore/Stroke	4.094x5.197 inches 104 x 132 mm
Emissions	Tier 3
Power (gross)	120 hp 89.5 kW
Fuel system	high pressure common rail (HPCR)
Air cleaner	dual paper elements and aspirator
Compression	16.5:1
Rated RPM	2200
Starter	electric
Starter volts	12
Oil capacity	16 qts 15.1 L

Transmission

Transmission — AutoShift

Transmission	AutoShift
Type	partial power shift
Gears	16 forward and reverse
Clutch	hydraulic wet disc
Four gears (1-4) in four ranges (A-D). Power shift between gears and ranges A-B and C-D. AutoShift provides automatic shifting in ranges A, B, C, and a road setting for combined ranges C-D. Economy AutoShift offers an overdrive 17th gear. High-speed option provides a 50 kph high-speed 17th gear.

Dimensions

New Holland T6040 Elite Tires

Dimensions
Wheelbase	95 inches 241 cm
	99.2 inches (SuperSteer) 251 cm
Height (cab)	113.4 inches 288 cm
Height (exhaust)	112.4 inches 285 cm
Shipping weight	10,888 lbs 4938 kg
Operating weight	12,465 lbs 5654 kg
Front tread	62.2 to 92 inches 157 to 233 cm

Tests

OCED Tractor Test 2462
Diesel 16-speed 4WD December 1, 2007 - June 1, 2008 Link: OCED Tractor Test 2462 file
PTO performance
Max power	117.9 hp 87.9 kW
Fuel use	6.8 gal/hour 25.7 l/hour
Power at rated engine speed	101.9 hp 76.0 kW
Fuel use	6.5 gal/hour 24.6 l/hour
Power at rated PTO speed	107.0 hp 79.8 kW
Fuel use	6.6 gal/hour 25.0 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power	81.0 hp 60.4 kW
Fuel use	6.5 gal/hour 24.6 l/hour
Gear 8B used for power test.
Max pull	12,525 lbs 5681 kg
Gear 1A used for pull test.

Attachments

Attachment overview
New Holland 830TL loader
New Holland 840TL loader
The 840TL loader is specified for tractors with SuperSteer. Tractors with the conventional axle use the 830TL. Each loader is available with mechanical self-leveling (MSL).

Photos

New Holland T6040 Elite tractor photo

Recommended Implements & Sizing Guide

Engineering recommendations for New Holland T6040 Elite based on its 120 HP power envelope and ASAE agricultural standards.

Implement & Operation	Recommended Size	Workload Rating	Engineering Notes
Moldboard PlowPrimary Tillage	4 to 5 Bottom (16-18")4 - 5 铧 (40-45 cm)	Heavy Duty	Heavy primary tillage; semi-mounted hitch recommended.
Rotary Cutter / MowerMowing & Clearing	10 to 12 ft Flex-Wing3.0 - 3.6 m 折叠双翼	Heavy Duty	Wide swath pasture and crop residue shredding.
Rotary TillerSeedbed Prep	90 to 120 in Heavy Duty230 - 300 cm 重型旋耕机	Commercial / Field Scale	Deep intensive seedbed preparation for commercial row crops.
Disc HarrowSecondary Tillage	15 to 22 ft Folding Disc4.5 - 6.7 m 折叠式圆盘耙	Commercial / Field Scale	Wide commercial field leveling; requires hydraulic remotes.
Hay BalerHay & Forage	5x6 Round Baler or 3x3 Mid Square1.5x1.8 m 大圆捆或中型方捆机	Heavy Duty	High density baling; requires minimum 85 PTO HP.

Sizing & Soil Condition NoteActual implement sizing varies depending on local soil conditions (heavy clay vs sandy loam), field slope, and operating speed. Heavy tillage implements may require front ballast weights and wheel weights.

Fluids, Capacities & Working Autonomy

Standard fluid requirements, service intervals, and continuous runtime estimates for New Holland T6040 Elite.

Estimated Continuous Field Runtime: 7.5 hrs

Approximately 7.5 hours of continuous field operation at ~75% rated power on a full tank (46.5 gal / 176 L).

Estimated 75% Load Fuel Burn~6.2 gal/hr (23.6 L/hr)

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