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New Holland Geotech 8260

Built: 1996–1999 · Series: 60 er-Baureihe

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The 8260 from New Holland Geotech is part of the 60er series. Production: 1996–1999. The engine delivers 115 hp (84.6 kW), has 6 cylinders, with a displacement of 7,478 cm³. Torque is 447 Nm. Rated speed is 2,200 rpm. The machine is 4,560 mm long, 2,350 mm wide and 2,840 mm high. The unladen weight is 5,290 kg. The wheelbase measures 2,723 mm. Ground clearance is 360 mm. Top speed is 30 km/h. Transmission: 18 V/6 R and 24 V/12 R. The engine is water-cooled. Tyres: front 14.9 R 28 AS, rear 18.4 R 38 AS. The fuel is diesel. The bore measures 111.8 mm. The stroke is 127 mm. The compression ratio is 17.5:1. Maximum torque is reached at 1,456 rpm. Construction: unit construction (no separate frame). The 60 er-Baureihe series covers 4 models. Rated output within it ranges from 100 to 160 hp; the 8260 sits in the lower part of that range with 115 hp. Its immediate neighbours are the 8160 below it with 100 hp and the 8360 A above it with 135 hp. Unladen weight within it ranges from 5,250 to 6,185 kg; here the 8260 sits at the bottom of that range with 5,290 kg. 32 New Holland Geotech models across 8 series are on record.

New Holland Geotech 60 series – field tractors 8160 to 8560 A from the merger era: six-cylinders with 7.5-litre displacement, 74 to 118 kW and up to 652 Nm torque

The Geotech 60 series groups field tractors of the 8160, 8260, 8360 A and 8560 A types, whose register name dates from New Holland's merger era in the 1990s, when Ford New Holland and Fiatagri combined into today's New Holland group. All four models carry the same six-cylinder diesel engine with 7.5 litres of displacement, with the rising type number from 8160 to 8560 denoting the power step within the series.

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The register lists 4 versions with 73.5 to 117.7 kW from the shared six-cylinder with 7,478 cm³ displacement. Unladen weights range from 5,250 to 6,185 kg, lengths from 4,560 to 4,690 mm, widths from 2,310 to 2,420 mm, and heights from 2,800 to 2,890 mm; torque lies between 403 and 652 Nm at rated speeds of 2,200 to 2,300 rpm.

As a series for farms with medium to high draft-power needs, the Geotech 60 range targeted mixed arable farms, competing with comparable series from John Deere, Case IH and Massey Ferguson of the same era. It is used mainly for tillage, sowing, transport work and powering trailed harvesting machinery.

When buying used, the operating hours on the six-cylinder, the condition of the lift hydraulics and PTO, the tightness of turbocharger and cooling system, and wear on the front axle and tyres all matter. Spare parts run through the New Holland dealer network. It is also worth checking the on-board electronics, cab mounting and seat suspension, and tyre tread depth.

Sources: SpecCodex register, model data: New Holland Geotech 60er-Baureihe, New Holland Agriculture (manufacturer)

Technical data

Engine

Fuel	dieselcorrect
Power	115 hp (84.6 kW)correct
Rated speed	2,200 rpmcorrect
Torque	447 Nmcorrect
Speed at max. torque	1,456 rpmcorrect
Cylinders	6correct
Displacement	7,478 cm³correct
Bore	111.8 mmcorrect
Stroke	127 mmcorrect
Compression ratio	17.5correct
Cooling	water-cooledcorrect

Dimensions and weights

Length	4,560 mmcorrect
Width	2,350 mmcorrect
Height	2,840 mmcorrect
Wheelbase	2,723 mmcorrect
Ground clearance	360 mmcorrect
Unladen weight	5,290 kgcorrect

Drivetrain and chassis

Drive	four-wheel drivecorrect
Gearbox	18 V/6 R and 24 V/12 Rcorrect
Front tyres	14.9 R 28 AScorrect
Rear tyres	18.4 R 38 AScorrect
Top speed	30 km/hcorrect

Origin and approval

Construction	unit construction (no separate frame)correct

Where this model stands

Power-to-weight ratio: 16 kW/t (85 kW / 5.3 t)

Power class: Large (100–180 hp)

Stronger than 72% of the tractors in the register — out of 15,663 models with a stated power figure.

Calculated from the documented figures above — not a rating.

Frequently asked questions

How much power does the New Holland Geotech 8260 have?

The New Holland Geotech 8260 delivers 115 hp.

How much does the New Holland Geotech 8260 weigh?

The unladen weight is 5,290 kg.

What engine does the New Holland Geotech 8260 have?

6 cylinders, 7,478 cm³ displacement, Diesel.

How fast does the New Holland Geotech 8260 go?

Top speed is 30 km/h.

What are the dimensions of the New Holland Geotech 8260?

4,560 mm × 2,350 mm × 2,840 mm.

When was the New Holland Geotech 8260 built?

Production years: 1996–1999.

What to check before buying

Check the hour meter against the service records — a replaced instrument is the most common gap.
Compare the data plate and chassis number with the papers.
Check the weights in the papers against the figures here — attachments change them.
Check front and rear tyre sizes: mismatched pairs strain the drivetrain.
Shift the gearbox cold and warm — jumps only show up at temperature.
Load the hydraulics and watch for sag.
Ask about parts availability for this build year — the running costs hang on it.

A general list for this type of machine — no substitute for an inspection or an appraiser.

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