- Rigid chassis
- WhichTractor size: Utility
- Lab tested ×1
- 2007–2012
- Record: Traktorenlexikon
It was ranked on an engine power figure whose source does not say gross or net. WhichTractor size, not the maker’s category
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New Holland T 6040 Elite specs: hp, weight, years
IVECO-NEF 445 TA four-cylinder diesel or CNH 445TA/EGK. The manufacturer claimed 120.3 horsepower. The only laboratory test on record is of one version: OECD Test 2462 measured 117.9 hp at the PTO of the T 6040 Elite (4 WD). Compared at the engine's rated speed, where the brochure figure is quoted, the shaft gave 101.9 hp — 15.3% below the claim.
Engine power, claimed · gross or net not stated
120.3 hp
89.7 kW as stated by the source
No lab test on file
Claimed · standard not stated by the source
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “New Holland T 6040 Elite”, claimed
This is the maker’s own figure, measured at the engine. Power at the PTO is lower — by how much, for this machine, nobody has measured.
- Weight
- 12,632 lb
- 3-point lift
- 17,337 lb
- Hyd. flow
- 28.5 gpm
- Top speed
- 24.9–31.1 mph
New Holland T 6040 Elite specs: key facts
The New Holland T 6040 Elite was built from 2007 to 2012.
Only one version of the New Holland T 6040 Elite has a laboratory test on record: the T 6040 Elite (4 WD) produced 87.9 kW (117.9 hp) at the PTO, measured on OECD Test 2462.Source 1
The New Holland T 6040 Elite has a claimed engine power (gross or net not stated) of 89.7 kW (120.3 hp); it has no measured PTO figure.
The New Holland T 6040 Elite is four-wheel drive (4WD).Source 1
The New Holland T 6040 Elite has a IVECO-NEF 445 TA engine, a 4-cylinder 4.49 L diesel unit.
The New Holland T 6040 Elite weighs 5,730 kg (12,632 lb) unladen.
The New Holland T 6040 Elite has an independent rear PTO running at 540/540E/1000 rpm.
The three-point hitch of the New Holland T 6040 Elite lifts 7,864 kg (17,337 lb) at the lower-link ends.
The hydraulic pump of the New Holland T 6040 Elite delivers 107.9 L/min (28.5 gpm).
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “New Holland T 6040 Elite”
How much horsepower does a T 6040 Elite have?
The only laboratory test on record is of one version. OECD Test 2462 measured 117.9 hp at the PTO of the T 6040 Elite (4 WD). For the T 6040 Elite as a whole the figure is the 120.3 hp claimed for the engine, which is not power at the shaft.
Sources · Traktorenlexikon, “New Holland T 6040 Elite”; OECD test report 2462, 2009
What engine is in a T 6040 Elite?
A T 6040 Elite has an IVECO-NEF 445 TA, a 4-cylinder 4.49 L diesel engine. T 6040 Elite (4 WD) tractors have a CNH 445TA/EGK.
| Make & model | IVECO-NEF 445 TA |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 4, liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 273.7 ci · 4.49 L |
| Max torque | 389 lb·ft · 527 N·m @ 1,401 rpm |
| Electrical system | 12 V |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “New Holland T 6040 Elite”
How much will a T 6040 Elite lift, and what is its hydraulic flow?
A T 6040 Elite lifts 17,337 lb (7,864 kg) at the lower-link ends.
| Pump flow | 28.5 gpm · 107.9 L/min |
|---|---|
| Lift at ends | 17,337 lb · 7,864 kg |
| Rear PTO | Independent, engine-driven, 540/540E/1000 rpm @ 1,969 engine rpmEngages under load |
| PTO shaft | 1 3/8"- 6 splines (Form-1) or 1 3/8"- 21 piece (Form-2) |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “New Holland T 6040 Elite”
What transmission does a T 6040 Elite have?
Transmission specifications for the T 6040 Elite are below.
| Clutch | Electro-hydraulically operated wet Case-New Holland multi-plate clutch |
|---|---|
| Steering | Hydrostatic Danfoss steering, type OSPC-160 OR |
| Top speed | 24.9–31.1 mph · 40–50 km/hthe article lists alternatives |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “New Holland T 6040 Elite”
How much does a T 6040 Elite weigh?
A T 6040 Elite weighs 12,632 lb (5,730 kg) unladen.
| Unladen weight | 12,632 lb · 5,730 kg |
|---|---|
| Maximum permissible mass | 19,842 lb · 9,000 kg |
| Wheelbase | 95.0 in · 2,412 mm |
| Length | 180.5 in · 4,585 mm |
| Width | 96.5–115.0 in · 2,450–2,922 mm |
| Height | 117.5 in · 2,985 mm |
| Ground clearance | 21.0 in · 533 mm |
| Front track | 52.2–90.0 in · 1,325–2,285 mm |
| Rear track | 56.3–83.9 in · 1,430–2,130 mm |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “New Holland T 6040 Elite”
What oil does a T 6040 Elite take, and how much?
A T 6040 Elite engine takes 10.6 qt (10.0 L). Single source, not independently verified — always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine.
| System | Capacity |
|---|---|
| Engine oil | 10.6 qt · 10.0 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “New Holland T 6040 Elite” · single source, not independently verified |
| Transmission & hydraulic | 65.5 qt · 62.0 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “New Holland T 6040 Elite” · single source, not independently verified |
| Cooling system | 24.3 qt · 23.0 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “New Holland T 6040 Elite” · single source, not independently verified |
Always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine before service.
How much fuel does a T 6040 Elite burn per hour?
Measured on OECD Test 2462 (tested as the T 6040 Elite (4 WD)), at each condition the laboratory recorded.
Cost per hour = fuel used per hour × your fuel price (per litre, or per US gallon for the gal/h figure).
| Test condition | Fuel per hour |
|---|---|
| Maximum PTO powerPTO 87.9 kW (117.9 hp) at 897 rpm | 25.61 L/h 6.77 gal/h |
| Rated engine speedPTO 76.0 kW (101.9 hp) at 1,038 rpm | 24.49 L/h 6.47 gal/h |
| Standard PTO speedPTO 79.8 kW (107.0 hp) at 1,000 rpm | 24.99 L/h 6.60 gal/h |
| 75% load, 50% load | Not on record for this test |
Source · OECD Test 2462
Which tractors compare with a T 6040 Elite?
Within 10% of its 120.3 hp of claimed engine power, the same type, and first built within 15 years of it.
- ZETOR 12441120.3 hp engine, claimed · 2007–2009Side by side with the T 6040 Elite →
- Deutz-Fahr Agrotron 130.6120.4 hp engine, claimed · 2005–2008Side by side with the T 6040 Elite →
- John Deere 6534118.4 hp engine, claimed · 2009–2012Side by side with the T 6040 Elite →
- Agco RT-120118.4 hp engine, claimed · 2004–2005Side by side with the T 6040 Elite →
- Massey Ferguson 7465118.4 hp engine, claimed · 2004–2012Side by side with the T 6040 Elite →
- Massey Ferguson 5465A118.4 hp engine, claimed · 2003–2012Side by side with the T 6040 Elite →
Common questions about the New Holland T 6040 Elite
Is a T 6040 Elite two-wheel drive or four-wheel drive?
The New Holland T 6040 Elite is four-wheel drive (4WD).
What PTO does a T 6040 Elite have?
A T 6040 Elite has a independent 540/540E/1000 rpm rear PTO on a 1 3/8"- 6 splines (Form-1) or 1 3/8"- 21 piece (Form-2) shaft.
Sources and how this page was built
Compiled from OECD tractor test report 2462; and Traktorenlexikon, “New Holland T 6040 Elite”.
Sources
Facts taken from these documents, units converted. Numbers beside a figure refer to this list. Licences and attribution
- OECD Code 2 test report 2/2 462: New Holland T 6040 Elite — Licence not stated by the publisher; facts cited, OECD-2462 · published 2009-02-17 · retrieved 2026-09-14. OECD; testing station IMAMOTER, Torino, Italy. Original document
- Traktorenlexikon: New Holland T 6040 Elite — CC BY-SA 4.0, WIKIBOOKS-TL-111272 · revision 993230. Wikibooks contributors (Traktorenlexikon). Original document