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Years in Production / 1996–1999

New Holland

8260

Explore the specifications, hardware, and original references for the New Holland 8260.

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111hp

Engine estimate · from PTO

MFWD Optional

Drive

1996–1999

Production years

New Holland

Manufacturer

8260 / 01

At a glance

Overview

1996 - 1999

60 Gemini Series

Row-Crop tractor

Production

Row-Crop tractor

Built in England

Manufacturer
New Holland
Original Price
$48,000 (1999)

Mechanical

Differential hydraulic wet disc brakes

Two-post ROPS. Optional cab.

Drive
4x2 2WD
Drive
4x4 MFWD 4WD (optional)
Differential Lock
Rear or front and rear (4WD) with push-button operation. Manual and automatic modes.2WD
Steering
hydrostatic power

Capacity

Fuel
85 gal321.7 L
Hydraulic System
23.7 gal (18-speed)89.7 L
Hydraulic System
19.2 gal (23-speed)72.7 L
Front Hubs
1.8 qts (each)1.7 L
Front Diff
2.3 qts2.2 L

Hydraulics

Type
closed center load sensing
Capacity
23.7 gal (18-speed)89.7 L
Capacity
19.2 gal (23-speed)72.7 L
Pressure
2755 psi190.0 bar
Valves
2 to 4
Pump Flow
26 gpm98.4 lpm
Steering Flow
15.6 gpm59.0 lpm
Steering Press
2465 psi170.0 bar

Hitch

Rear Type
II
Rear Lift At24610mm
8,500 lbs3855 kg

Pto

Rear Pto
independent
Rear Type
540/1000

Electrical

Ground
negative
Charging System
alternator
Charging Amps
70
Charging Amps
100 (with cab)
Batteries
2
Battery Cca
900
Battery Volts
12

8260 / 02

Under the hood

Engine Detail

New Holland Genesis

diesel

6-cylinder

liquid-cooled

Displacement
456 ci7.5 L
Bore Stroke
4.5x5.0 inches114 x 127 mm
Compression Ratio
17.5:1
Rated Rpm
2200
Idle Rpm
700-2420
Operating Rpm
1500-2200
Torque Rpm
1600
Firing Order
1-5-3-6-2-4
Starter Volts
12
Starter Power
4.9 hp3.7 kW
Coolant Capacity
24.8 qts (ROPS)23.5 L
Coolant Capacity
26.9 qts (cab)25.5 L
Intake Valve Clearance
0.016 inches (cold)0.406 mm
Exhaust Valve Clearance
0.018 inches (cold)0.457 mm
Fuel Type
diesel
Cylinders
6
Cooling
liquid-cooled
Oil Capacity
20 qts18.9 L

Engine Options

New Holland 7.5L 6-cyl diesel

8260 / 03

Gears & controls

Transmission (Option 1)

Four gears (1-4) in three ranges (A-C) with left-hand shuttle lever and push-button underdrive. Gear shifts may be made on the move with the clutch. The tractor must be stopped to shift range. The forward-reverse shuttle, and the push-button underdrive, may be performed on the move without the clutch. Reverse gears operate in underdrive only. Optional creeper doubles the available speeds to 46 forward and 24 reverse.

Transmission
Dual Command
Transmission Type
partially synchronized
Gears
23 forward and 12 reverse
Clutch
wet disc
Oil Capacity
76.8 qts72.7 L

Transmission (Option 2)

The 17-speed Range Command transmission was available with 2WD. Six gears (1-6) in three ranges (A-C) with left-hand shuttle lever. Push-button gear shifting on the move. To shift ranges, hold up or down gear shift button while pressing range shift button. Reverse is available in range B only. Optional creeper increases available speeds to 30 forward and 12 in reverse.

Transmission
Range Command
Transmission Type
partial power shift
Gears
17 forward and 6 reverse
Clutch
wet disc
Oil Capacity
94.8 qts89.7 L

Transmission (Option 3)

The 18-speed Range Command transmission was available with 4WD. Six gears (1-6) in three ranges (A-C) with left-hand shuttle lever. Push-button gear shifting on the move. To shift ranges, hold up or down gear shift button while pressing range shift button. Reverse is available in range B only. Optional creeper increases available speeds to 31 and 12.

Transmission
Range Command
Transmission Type
partial power shift
Gears
18 forward and 6 reverse
Clutch
wet disc
Oil Capacity
94.8 qts89.7 L

Transmission Options

23-speed partially synchronized

17-speed partial power shift

18-speed partial power shift

8260 / 04

Size. Stance. Footprint.

Dimensions

Length
182 in462 cm
Width
84 in213 cm
Height (cab)
111.5 in283 cm
Height (ROPS)
114.5 in290 cm
Wheelbase
107.2 in272 cm
Front tread
61.1 in155 cm
Rear tread
59.8 in151 cm

Dimensions And Tires

Wheelbase
108.3 inches (2WD)275 cm
Wheelbase
107.2 inches (4WD)272 cm
Weight
11616 to 12606 pounds
Front Tire
11.00-16
Rear Tire
18.4R382WD

Tires And Tracks

Standard Tires Ag
Front: 11.00-16. Rear: 18.4R382WD
Standard Tires Ag
Front: 14.9R28. Rear: 18.4R384WD

See it in action

Videos

Watch New Holland 8260 videos from their original YouTube creators.

Ford 8260 New Holland 7312 Tractor w/8' Grapple Bucket-Starts/Runs/New Batteries

Video by Tryans Online Auction & Auction Center

Watch on YouTube ↗

8260 / 06

Tests (NTTL)

Nebraska Tractor Test 249

Diesel 18-speed 4WD1996

PTO performance

Drawbar performance

Id
249
Max Power
107 hp79.8 kW
Max Power
88 hp65.6 kW