New Holland T6.160

The New Holland T6.160 is a tractor produced by New Holland. It is equipped with a 273.7 ci 4.5 L engine. The listed engine power is Diesel (gross): 131 hp / 97.7 kW. Transmission: Auto Command. Operating weight: 10781 lbs 4890 kg.

Engine Power
Diesel (gross): 131 hp / 97.7 kW
Fuel & Capacities
46.2 gal 174.9 L
Transmission
Auto Command
Operating Weight
10781 lbs 4890 kg

Overview

New Holland T6.160 tractor photo
2012 - 2014 T6 SeriesRow-Crop tractor T6 Series Row-Crop tractor
Production
Manufacturer
New Holland
Row-Crop tractor
Original price
$96,158 (2014 )
$113,485 (2014 CVT )
New Holland T6.160 Engine
FPT 4.5L 4-cyl diesel
Fuel tank
46.2 gal 174.9 L
Exhaust fluid (DEF)
9.7 gal 36.7 L
Engine details ...
New Holland T6.160 Power
Engine (gross)
131 hp 97.7 kW
Engine (max)
163 hp 121.5 kW
PTO (claimed)
110 hp 82.0 kW
Drawbar (tested)
96.7 hp 72.1 kW
PTO (tested)
129.3 hp 96.4 kW
Performance test details ...
Mechanical
Four-wheel drive
Steering
hydrostatic power
Hydraulic wet disc brakes
Horizon cab standard with air-conditioning. Optional deluxe high-profile roof. Optional cab suspension.
Hydraulics
Type
open center
closed center load sensing (optional)
Rear valves
2 to 4
Mid valves
2 or 3
Pump flow
18.5 gpm (open) 70.0 lpm
26.5 gpm (CCLS) 100.3 lpm
Total flow
29 gpm (open) 109.8 lpm
38.9 gpm (CCLS) 147.2 lpm
33 gpm (CVT) 124.9 lpm
Steering flow
12.4 gpm 46.9 lpm
Tractor hitch
Rear Type
II
Control
electronic draft control
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)
6720 lbs 3048 kg
7980 lbs (optional) 3619 kg
Front lift (at ends)
6834 lbs 3099 kg
Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear PTO
independent
Rear PTO Type
540/1000
Engine RPM
540@1969
1000@1924
Front PTO
optional
Front PTO Type
1000
Dimensions & Tires
Weight
10781 lbs 4890 kg
Full dimensions and tires ...
Electrical
Ground
negative
Charging system
alternator
Battery volts
12

Engine

Engine Detail — 273.7 ci / 4.5 L Diesel

Manufacturer
FPT
Configuration
turbocharged diesel, 4-cylinder, liquid-cooled
Displacement
273.7 ci 4.5 L
Bore/Stroke
4.094x5.197 inches 104 x 132 mm
Emissions
Interim Tier IV
Emission control
selective catalytic reduction (SCR)
Rated Power (gross)
131 hp 97.7 kW
Maximum Power (gross)
163 hp 121.5 kW
Rated RPM
2200
Starter
electric
Starter volts
12

Transmission

Transmission options
24-speed two-speed power shift
16-speed eight-speed power shift
16-speed
continuously variable transmission (CVT)

Transmission — Dual Command

Transmission
Dual Command
Type
two-speed power shift
Gears
24 forward and reverse

Transmission — ElectroShift

Transmission
ElectroShift
Type
eight-speed power shift
Gears
16 forward and reverse
Four push-button power shift gears in four ranges. Clutch free shifting between ranges 1-2 and 3-4. Power shuttle.

Transmission — AutoShift

Transmission
AutoShift
Gears
16 forward and reverse
AutoShift adds automatic shifting to the ElectroShift transmission. Also available in a 17-speed version with 40 KPH or 50 KPH top speed.

Transmission — Auto Command

Transmission
Auto Command
Type
continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Gears
infinite forward and reverse

Dimensions

New Holland T6.160 Tires
Dimensions
Length
169 inches 429 cm
Width
89.8 inches (min) 228 cm
Height (cab)
110.4 inches 280 cm
115.2 inches (high) 292 cm
Shipping weight
10781 lbs 4890 kg
Ground clearance
18.8 inches 47 cm
Front axle
4WD
Front axle
TerraGlide suspension
Front axle
SuperSteer
Flange rear axle
Bar rear axle
98 inch length 2489 mm
Rear tread
60.2 to 84 inches 152 to 213 cm

Tests

OCED Tractor Test 2674
Diesel 17-speed 4WD 12/2011,4/2012 Link: OCED Tractor Test 2674 file
PTO performance
Max power
129.3 hp 96.4 kW
Fuel use
6.8 gal/hour 25.7 l/hour
Power at rated engine speed
121.6 hp 90.7 kW
Fuel use
6.8 gal/hour 25.7 l/hour
Power at rated PTO speed
127.7 hp 95.2 kW
Fuel use
6.8 gal/hour 25.7 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power
96.7 hp 72.1 kW
Fuel use
6.8 gal/hour 25.7 l/hour
Gear 8 used for power test.
Max pull
10995 lbs 4987 kg
Gear 5 used for pull test.

Attachments

Attachment overview
New Holland 835TL loader
New Holland 845TL loader

Photos

New Holland T6.160 tractor photo

New Holland T6.160 tractor photo

Recommended Implements & Sizing Guide

Engineering recommendations for New Holland T6.160 based on its 131 HP power envelope and ASAE agricultural standards.

Implement & OperationRecommended SizeWorkload RatingEngineering Notes
Moldboard PlowPrimary Tillage
4 to 5 Bottom (16-18")4 - 5 铧 (40-45 cm)Heavy DutyHeavy 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 DutyWide swath pasture and crop residue shredding.
Rotary TillerSeedbed Prep
90 to 120 in Heavy Duty230 - 300 cm 重型旋耕机Commercial / Field ScaleDeep 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 ScaleWide 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 DutyHigh 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 T6.160.

Estimated Continuous Field Runtime: 6.8 hrs

Approximately 6.8 hours of continuous field operation at ~75% rated power on a full tank (46.2 gal / 174.9 L).

Estimated 75% Load Fuel Burn~6.8 gal/hr (25.8 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

New Holland T6.160 Specification Unit Converter

Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for New Holland T6.160.

Converted Equivalents:

Horsepower (HP)131 hp
Kilowatts (kW)97.7 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)132.8 PS

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