New Holland T8050
The New Holland T8050 is a tractor produced by New Holland. It is equipped with a 540 ci 8.9 L engine. The listed engine power is Diesel (gross): 320.5 hp / 239.0 kW. Transmission: 23 forward and 6 reverse. Operating weight: 20370 to 24095 pounds.
Overview
![]() | 2007 - 2010
T8000 SeriesRow-Crop tractor
T8000 Series
Row-Crop tractor |
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Production | |
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Manufacturer | New Holland |
Row-Crop tractor | |
Built in Racine, Wisconsin, USA | |
New Holland T8050 Engine | |
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New Holland 8.9L 6-cyl diesel | |
Fuel tank | 180 gal
681.3 L |
Engine details ... | |
New Holland T8050 Power | |
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Engine (gross) | 320.5 hp
239.0 kW |
Engine (max) | 352.7 hp
263.0 kW |
PTO (claimed) | 270 hp
201.3 kW |
Drawbar (tested) | 234.70 hp
175.0 kW |
PTO (tested) | 311.04 hp
231.9 kW |
Performance test details ... | |
Mechanical | |
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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 | |
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Valves | 3 to 5 |
Total flow | 44 gpm
166.5 lpm |
75 gpm (optional MegaFlow)
283.9 lpm | |
Tractor hitch | |
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Rear Type | IVN/III |
Rear lift | 18590 lbs
8432 kg |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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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 | |
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Wheelbase | 129.3 inches
328 cm |
Weight | 20370 to 24095 pounds |
Front tire | 16.9R30 |
Rear tire | 20.8R42 |
Full dimensions and tires ... | |
Electrical | |
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Ground | negative |
Charging system | alternator |
Charging amps | 150 |
175 OptOptional | |
Battery volts | 12 |
Engine
Engine Detail — 540 ci / 8.9 L Diesel
Manufacturer | New Holland |
Configuration | intercooled turbocharged diesel, 6-cylinder, liquid-cooled |
Displacement | 540 ci
8.9 L |
Bore/Stroke | 4.488x5.689 inches
114 x 145 mm |
Rated Power (gross) | 320.5 hp
239.0 kW |
Maximum Power (gross) | 352.7 hp
263.0 kW |
Compression | 17.6:1 |
Rated RPM | 2200 |
Starter | electric |
Starter volts | 12 |
Transmission
Transmission options | |
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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 |
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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 T8050 Tires | |
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Ag front | 16.9R30 |
Ag rear | 20.8R42 |
Dimensions | |
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Wheelbase | 129.3 inches
328 cm |
New Holland T8050 Weight | |
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Shipping | 20,370 lbs
9239 kg |
20,617 lbs (SuperSteer)
9351 kg | |
21,170 lbs (TerraGlide)
9602 kg | |
Operating | 24095 lbs
10929 kg |
Ballasted | 34500 lbs
15649 kg |
Max capacity | 34500 lbs
15649 kg |
Tests
OCED Tractor Test 1937 | |
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Diesel 19-speed 4WD
September 19 - 29, 2008
Link: OCED Tractor Test 1937 file | |
PTO performance | |
Max power | 311.04 hp
231.9 kW |
Fuel use | 18.2 gal/hour
68.9 l/hour |
Power at rated engine speed | 274.86 hp
205.0 kW |
Fuel use | 16.9 gal/hour
64.0 l/hour |
Power at rated PTO speed | 311.04 hp
231.9 kW |
Fuel use | 18.2 gal/hour
68.9 l/hour |
Drawbar performance | |
Max power | 234.70 hp
175.0 kW |
Fuel use | 16.8 gal/hour
63.6 l/hour |
Gear 7 used for power test. | |
Max pull | 24562 lbs
11141 kg |
Gear 3 used for pull test. | |
Photos
Recommended Implements & Sizing Guide
Engineering recommendations for New Holland T8050 based on its 320.5 HP power envelope and ASAE agricultural standards.
| Implement & Operation | Recommended Size | Workload Rating | Engineering Notes |
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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). |
Fluids, Capacities & Working Autonomy
Standard fluid requirements, service intervals, and continuous runtime estimates for New Holland T8050.
Estimated Continuous Field Runtime: 10.8 hrs
Approximately 10.8 hours of continuous field operation at ~75% rated power on a full tank (180 gal / 681.4 L).
Engine Crankcase Oil
Transmission & Hydraulic System
Engine Cooling System
New Holland T8050 Specification Unit Converter
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