New Holland 8160 Specs ( 1996-1999 )
Overview
The New Holland 8160 is a versatile row-crop tractor built in England, featuring a powerful 7.5L 6-cylinder Genesis diesel engine and a 90 HP PTO. This model offers significant adaptability with multiple transmission options, including Range Command and Dual Command, alongside a substantial 8,500 lbs rear lift capacity for demanding farm operations.
Ideal Applications
Heavy Lifting and Implements:
Equipped with a Category II rear hitch and an 8,500 lbs lift capacity at 24 inches, this tractor is well-suited for handling heavy agricultural implements and high-pressure hydraulic tasks with its 2755 psi closed-center load sensing system.
Row-Crop Field Operations:
Designed specifically for row-crop applications, the 8160 features adjustable front and rear tread widths and multiple transmission speeds (up to 23 forward gears), allowing for precise maneuvering and speed control in various field layouts.
Extended Work Cycles:
With an 85-gallon fuel capacity and a reliable 70-amp charging system supported by dual 12V batteries, this tractor is built for long operational hours in the field without frequent refueling or power concerns.
Production
| Description | Row-Crop tractor / Built in England |
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| Manufacturer | New Holland |
| Original price | $44,000 (1999) |
Engine
| Engine type | New Holland 7.5L 6-cyl diesel |
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| Bore/Stroke | 4.5x5.0 inches (114 x 127 mm) |
| Compression | 17.5:1 |
| Coolant capacity | 24.8 qts (ROPS) (23.5 L) |
| Description | New Holland Genesis / diesel / 6-cylinder / liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 456 ci (7.5 L) |
| Exhaust valve clearance | 0.018 inches (cold) (0.457 mm) |
| Firing order | 1-5-3-6-2-4 |
| Idle RPM | 700-2420 |
| Intake valve clearance | 0.016 inches (cold) (0.406 mm) |
| Operating RPM | 1500-2200 |
| Rated RPM | 2200 |
| Starter power | 4.9 hp (3.7 kW) |
| Starter volts | 12 |
| Torque RPM | 1400 |
| Oil capacity | 20 qts (18.9 L) |
| PTO (claimed) | 90 hp (67.1 kW) |
Transmission
| Clutch | wet disc / wet disc / wet disc |
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| Gears | 23 forward and 12 reverse / 17 forward and 6 reverse / 18 forward and 6 reverse |
| Oil capacity | 76.8 qts (72.7 L) / 94.8 qts (89.7 L) / 94.8 qts (89.7 L) |
| Transmission | Dual Command / Range Command / Range Command |
| Type | partially synchronized / partial power shift / partial power shift |
| Transmission type | 23-speed partially synchronized / 17-speed partial power shift / 18-speed partial power shift |
| Transmission type | 23-speed partially synchronized / 17-speed partial power shift / 18-speed partial power shift |
Mechanical
| Description | Differential hydraulic wet disc brakes / Two-post ROPS. Optional cab. |
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| Differential lock | Rear or front and rear (4WD) with push-button operation. Manual and automatic modes. (2WD) |
| Drive | 4x2 2WD |
| Steering | hydrostatic power |
Capacity
| Front diff. | 2.3 qts (2.2 L) |
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| Front hubs | 1.8 qts (each) (1.7 L) |
| Fuel | 85 gal (321.7 L) |
| Hydraulic system | 23.7 gal (18-speed) (89.7 L) |
Hydraulics
| Capacity | 23.7 gal (18-speed) (89.7 L) |
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| Pressure | 2755 psi (190.0 bar) |
| Pump flow | 26 gpm (98.4 lpm) |
| Steering flow | 15.6 gpm (59.0 lpm) |
| Steering press. | 2465 psi (170.0 bar) |
| Type | closed center load sensing |
| Valves | 2 to 4 |
Hitch
| Rear lift (at 24"/610mm) | 8,500 lbs (3855 kg) |
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| Rear Type | II |
PTO
| Rear PTO | independent |
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| Rear PTO Type | 540/1000 |
Electrical
| Batteries | 2 |
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| Battery CCA | 900 |
| Battery volts | 12 |
| Charging amps | 70 |
| Charging system | alternator |
| Ground | negative |
Dimensions & Tires
| Clearance (drawbar) | 15 inches (38 cm) |
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| Clearance (front axle) | 23.1 inches (2WD) (58 cm) |
| Front tread | 60.7 to 86.1 inches (2WD) (154 to 218 cm) / 61.1 to 83.3 inches (4WD) (155 to 211 cm) |
| Length | 180 inches (2WD) (457 cm) |
| Rear tread | 60.2 to 87.9 inches (manual) (152 to 223 cm) / 59.8 to 90.6 inches (power) (151 to 230 cm) |
| Wheelbase | 108.3 inches (2WD) (275 cm) |
| Width | 84 inches (min) (213 cm) |
| Front tire | 11.00-16 |
| Rear tire | 18.4R38 (2WD) |
| Weight | 11616 to 12606 pounds |
| Wheelbase | 108.3 inches (2WD) (275 cm) |
| Standard tires (ag) | Front: 11.00-16. Rear: 18.4R38 (2WD) |
New Holland 8160 Height
| Cab | 111.5 inches (283 cm) |
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| Exhaust | 119.5 inches (2WD) (303 cm) |
| ROPS | 114.5 inches (290 cm) |
New Holland 8160 Weight
| Max capacity | 16,530 lbs (7498 kg) |
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| Max front axle | 5,730 lbs (2WD) (2599 kg) |
| Max rear axle | 14,330 lbs (6500 kg) |
| Shipping | 11,616 lbs (2WD cab) (5269 kg) |
References
| Description | 60 Series Gemini 90 to 130 PTO hp Tractors published in 1996, by New Holland / Operator's Manual Tractors 8160, 8260, 8360 and 8560 (42816040) published in 1995 / North American Buyer's Guide published in 1997, by New Holland |
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Variants
| M100 | similar Fiat model |
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