New Holland T8.320

The New Holland T8.320 is a tractor produced by New Holland. It is equipped with a 531 ci 8.7 L engine. The listed engine power is Diesel (gross): 250 hp / 186.4 kW. Transmission: Auto Command. Operating weight: 22200 lbs 10069 kg.

Engine Power
Diesel (gross): 250 hp / 186.4 kW
Fuel & Capacities
163 gal 617.0 L
Transmission
Auto Command
Operating Weight
22200 lbs 10069 kg

Overview

New Holland T8.320 tractor photo
2015 - T8 SeriesRow-Crop tractor
2015 -
T8 Series
Row-Crop tractor
Production
Manufacturer
New Holland (a part of CNH)
Row-Crop tractor
Built in Racine, Wisconsin, USA
Original price was $261,389 in 2016 with powershift
Variants
Magnum 250
similar CaseIH model
New Holland T8.320 Engine
FPT 8.7L 6-cyl diesel
CVT Fuel tank
163 gal 617.0 L
FPS Fuel tank
179 gal 677.5 L
Exhaust fluid (DEF)
26 gal 98.4 L
Engine details ...
New Holland T8.320 Power
Engine (gross)
250 hp 186.4 kW
Engine (max)
320 hp 238.6 kW
PTO (claimed)
205 hp 152.9 kW
Drawbar (tested)
183.85 hp 137.1 kW
PTO (tested)
261.49 hp 195.0 kW
Performance test details ...
Mechanical
Four-wheel drive
Final drives
inboard planetary
Power steering
Wet disc brakes
Cab standard with air-conditioning. Comfort Ride cab suspension optional. Intellisteer ready
Hydraulics
Type
closed center pressure-flow compensating (PFC)
Valves
4 to 5
Pump flow
44 gpm 166.5 lpm
75 gpm*Optional, MegaFlow rate. 283.9 lpm
Tractor hitch
Rear Type
III/IIIN
Control
electronic lower-link draft sensing
Rear lift
12900 lbs*With 4-inch rear axle and 43-inch link arms. 5851 kg
14900 lbs*With 4-inch rear axle and 38-inch link arms. 6758 kg
15900 lbs*With 4.5-inch rear axle and 43-inch link arms. 7212 kg
17900 lbs*With 4.5-inch rear axle and 38-inch link arms. 8119 kg
Drawbar
Cat. 3
Cat. 4 OptOptional
Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear PTO
independent
Rear PTO Type
1000 (1.75)
540/1000 (1.375)OptOptional
Engine RPM
540@1800
1000@1800
Front PTO
independent OptOptional
Front PTO Type
1000 (1.375)
Dimensions & Tires
FPS Wheelbase
136 inches 345 cm
CVT Wheelbase
138 inches 350 cm
Weight
22200 lbs 10069 kg
Front tire
420/85R34
Rear tire
480/80R50
Full dimensions and tires ...
Electrical
Ground
negative
Charging system
alternator
Charging amps
200
Batteries
2
Battery volts
12
References
T8.320 references literature
Genesis T8 Series Tractors published in 2014, by New Holland
Genesis T8 Series Tractors published in 2015, by New Holland

Engine

Engine Detail — 531 ci / 8.7 L Diesel

Manufacturer
FPT
Configuration
wastegate turbocharged diesel, 6-cylinder 24-valve, liquid-cooled
Displacement
531 ci 8.7 L
Bore/Stroke
4.606x5.315 inches 117 x 135 mm
Emissions
Tier IV
Emission control
selective catalytic reduction (SCR)
Rated Power (gross)
250 hp 186.4 kW
Maximum Power (gross)
320 hp 238.6 kW
Fuel system
electronic high-pressure common rail
Cooling system
viscous fan
Rated RPM
2000
Starter
electric
Starter volts
12
New Holland T8.320 Engine
New Holland T8.320 engine image

Transmission

Transmission options
18-speed full power shift
continuously variable transmission (CVT)
23-speed power shift creeper

Transmission — Ultra-Command

Transmission
Ultra-Command
Type
full power shift
Gears
18 forward and 4 reverse
Clutch
electro-hydraulic wet discs
Available as 18-speed or 19-speed with ECO overdrive.
T8.320 Ultra-Command full power shift speeds

Transmission — Auto Command

Transmission
Auto Command
Type
continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Gears
infinite forward and reverse (4-range)
Type
power shift creeper
Gears
23 forward and 6 reverse

Dimensions

New Holland T8.320 Tires
Standard tires (ag)
Front: 420/85R34. Rear: 480/80R50
Dimensions
FPS Wheelbase
136 inches 345 cm
CVT Wheelbase
138 inches 350 cm
FPS Length
261 inches 662 cm
CVT Length
263 inches 668 cm
Height (cab)
132 inches 335 cm
Weight
22200 lbs 10069 kg
Max weight
27734 lbs 12580 kg
Front axle
MFWD
Front axle
Terraglide
Bar rear axle
4 by 120 inches 101 by 3048 mm
Bar rear axle
4.5 by 120 inches 114 by 3048 mm
Front tread
60 to 88 inches 152 to 223 cm

Tests

OCED Tractor Test 2122
Diesel Power shift 4WD September 1 - 17, 2015 Link: OCED Tractor Test 2122 file
PTO performance
Max power
261.49 hp 195.0 kW
Fuel use
13.5 gal/hour 51.1 l/hour
Power at rated engine speed
215.51 hp 160.7 kW
Fuel use
11.9 gal/hour 45.0 l/hour
Power at rated PTO speed
261.49 hp 195.0 kW
Fuel use
13.5 gal/hour 51.1 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power
183.85 hp 137.1 kW
Fuel use
11.7 gal/hour 44.3 l/hour
Gear 8 used for power test.
Max pull
20729 lbs 9402 kg
Gear 4 used for pull test.

Photos

New Holland T8.320 tractor photo

New Holland T8.320 tractor photo

Recommended Implements & Sizing Guide

Engineering recommendations for New Holland T8.320 based on its 250 HP power envelope and ASAE agricultural standards.

Implement & OperationRecommended SizeWorkload RatingEngineering Notes
Moldboard PlowPrimary Tillage
8+ Bottom On-Land Hitch8+ 铧重型机外牵引犁Commercial / Field ScaleHigh 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 ScaleLarge commercial field and roadside mowing operations.
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
24 to 36 ft Heavy Duty Field Disc7.3 - 11.0 m 超宽重型整地耙Commercial / Field ScaleBroad-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 ScaleHigh-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 T8.320.

Estimated Continuous Field Runtime: 12.5 hrs

Approximately 12.5 hours of continuous field operation at ~75% rated power on a full tank (163 gal / 617 L).

Estimated 75% Load Fuel Burn~13 gal/hr (49.2 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 T8.320 Specification Unit Converter

Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for New Holland T8.320.

Converted Equivalents:

Horsepower (HP)250 hp
Kilowatts (kW)186.4 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)253.5 PS

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