New Holland T8040

The New Holland T8040 is a tractor produced by New Holland. It is equipped with a 506.5 ci 8.3 L engine. The listed engine power is Diesel (gross): 304.4 hp / 227.0 kW. Transmission: 23 forward and 6 reverse. Operating weight: 20370 to 21665 pounds.

Engine Power

Diesel (gross): 304.4 hp / 227.0 kW

Fuel & Capacities

180 gal 681.3 L

Transmission

23 forward and 6 reverse

Operating Weight

20370 to 21665 pounds

Overview

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Production
Manufacturer	New Holland
Row-Crop tractor
Built in Racine, Wisconsin, USA

New Holland T8040 Engine
New Holland 8.3L 6-cyl diesel
Fuel tank	180 gal 681.3 L
Engine details ...

New Holland T8040 Power
Engine (gross)	304.4 hp 227.0 kW
Engine (max)	336.6 hp 251.0 kW
PTO (claimed)	255 hp 190.2 kW
Drawbar (tested)	216.81 hp 161.7 kW
PTO (tested)	294.37 hp 219.5 kW
Performance test details ...

Mechanical
Four-wheel drive
Power steering
Hydraulic wet disc brakes
Cab standard with heat and air-conditioning. Optional luxury cab with leather seats, tinted windows, and sunscreens.

Hydraulics
Type	closed center load sensing
Pressure	3249 psi 224.0 bar
Valves	3 to 5
Pump flow	38.6 gpm 146.1 lpm

Tractor hitch
Rear Type	IIIN/III
Rear lift	15183 lbs 6887 kg
	17931 lbsOptOptional 8133 kg
Front lift	14040 lbs 6368 kg
SuperSteer Front lift	14240 lbs 6459 kg

Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear PTO	independent
Clutch	electro-hydraulic
Rear PTO Type	1000 (1.75)
	540/1000 (1.375)OptOptional
Engine RPM	540@1988
	1000@1984

Dimensions & Tires
Wheelbase	121.2 inches 307 cm
SuperSteer Wheelbase	129.3 inches 328 cm
Weight	20370 to 21665 pounds
Full dimensions and tires ...

Electrical
Ground	negative
Charging system	alternator
Charging amps	150
	175 OptOptional
Battery volts	12

Engine

Engine Detail — 506.5 ci / 8.3 L Diesel

Manufacturer	New Holland
Configuration	intercooled turbocharged diesel, 6-cylinder, liquid-cooled
Displacement	506.5 ci 8.3 L
Bore/Stroke	4.488x5.315 inches 114 x 135 mm
Rated Power (gross)	304.4 hp 227.0 kW
Maximum Power (gross)	336.6 hp 251.0 kW
Air cleaner	dual paper elements
Compression	17.5:1
Rated RPM	2200
Torque	1008 lb-ft 1366.8 Nm
Torque RPM	1500
Starter	electric
Starter volts	12

Transmission

Transmission options
19-speed full power shift
23-speed full power shift

Transmission — 19 forward and 4 reverse full power shift

Type	full power shift
Gears	19 forward and 4 reverse
Clutch	electro-hydraulic wet disc

Transmission — 23 forward and 6 reverse full power shift

Type	full power shift
Gears	23 forward and 6 reverse
Clutch	electro-hydraulic wet disc

Dimensions

New Holland T8040 Tires

Dimensions
Wheelbase	121.2 inches 307 cm
SuperSteer Wheelbase	129.3 inches 328 cm
Length	229.5 inches 582 cm
Width	98 inches 248 cm
Height	131.1 inches 332 cm

New Holland T8040 Weight
Shipping	20370 lbs 9239 kg
SuperSteer Shipping	20617 lbs 9351 kg
TerraGlide Shipping	21170 lbs 9602 kg
Operating	21665 lbs 9827 kg
Max capacity	34500 lbs 15649 kg

Tests

OCED Tractor Test 1915
Diesel 19-speed 4WD October 26 - November 14, 2007 Link: OCED Tractor Test 1915 file
PTO performance
Max power	294.37 hp 219.5 kW
Fuel use	16.6 gal/hour 62.8 l/hour
Power at rated engine speed	257.22 hp 191.8 kW
Fuel use	16.2 gal/hour 61.3 l/hour
Power at rated PTO speed	294.37 hp 219.5 kW
Fuel use	16.6 gal/hour 62.8 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power	216.81 hp 161.7 kW
Fuel use	16.1 gal/hour 60.9 l/hour
Gear 9 used for power test.
Max pull	20898 lbs 9479 kg
Gear 6 used for pull test.

Photos

New Holland T8040 tractor photo

Recommended Implements & Sizing Guide

Engineering recommendations for New Holland T8040 based on its 304.4 HP power envelope and ASAE agricultural standards.

Implement & Operation	Recommended Size	Workload Rating	Engineering Notes
Moldboard PlowPrimary Tillage	8+ Bottom On-Land Hitch8+ 铧重型机外牵引犁	Commercial / Field Scale	High horsepower articulated/4WD field plowing.
Rotary Cutter / MowerMowing & Clearing	15 to 20 ft Batwing4.6 - 6.1 m 宽幅折叠翼	Commercial / Field Scale	Large commercial field and roadside mowing operations.
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	24 to 36 ft Heavy Duty Field Disc7.3 - 11.0 m 超宽重型整地耙	Commercial / Field Scale	Broad-acre grain tillage for high-drawbar tractors.
Hay BalerHay & Forage	Large Square Baler (3x4 or 4x4)大方捆商用打捆机 (1.2x1.2 m)	Commercial / Field Scale	High-capacity commercial forage harvesting (1000 RPM PTO).

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 T8040.

Estimated Continuous Field Runtime: 11.4 hrs

Approximately 11.4 hours of continuous field operation at ~75% rated power on a full tank (180 gal / 681.4 L).

Estimated 75% Load Fuel Burn~15.8 gal/hr (59.9 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