- Rigid chassis
- WhichTractor size: High-power
- No lab test on file
- 2006–2011
It was ranked on an engine power figure whose source does not say gross or net. WhichTractor size, not the maker’s category
Derived by WhichTractor from a sourced three-point linkage. How we decide what a machine is
New Holland T 8040 specs: hp, weight, years
CUMMINS 6 TAA-8304 (TIER-III) six-cylinder diesel. The manufacturer claimed 303.7 horsepower. No laboratory has tested one, so there is no measured figure at the shaft.
Engine power, claimed · gross or net not stated
303.7 hp
226.5 kW as stated by the source
No lab test on file
Claimed · standard not stated by the source
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “New Holland T8040”, 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
- 21,839 lb
- 3-point lift
- 22,494 lb
- Hyd. flow
- 44.0 gpm
- Top speed
- 24.9–31.1 mph
New Holland T 8040 specs: key facts
The New Holland T 8040 was built from 2006 to 2011.
The New Holland T 8040 has a claimed engine power (gross or net not stated) of 226.5 kW (303.7 hp); it has no measured PTO figure.
The New Holland T 8040 is four-wheel drive (4WD).
The New Holland T 8040 has a CUMMINS 6 TAA-8304 (TIER-III) engine, a 6-cylinder 8.27 L diesel unit.
The New Holland T 8040 weighs 9,906 kg (21,839 lb) unladen.
The New Holland T 8040 has an independent rear PTO running at 540/1000 rpm.
The three-point hitch of the New Holland T 8040 lifts 10,203 kg (22,494 lb) at the lower-link ends.
The hydraulic pump of the New Holland T 8040 delivers 166.6 L/min (44.0 gpm).
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “New Holland T8040”
How does the T 8040 compare with its class?
- Strength:
A hydraulic pump flow of 167 L/min is high for its class — 44% above the median of 116 L/min across the 32 machines within 10% of its power that hold this figure.
- Strength:
19 forward gears is high for its class — 19% above the median of 16 across the 33 machines within 10% of its power that hold this figure.
- Limitation:
The power figure is a manufacturer claim, not a measurement. No laboratory test report exists for this machine. Of the 40 tractors within 10% of its power, 28% carry one.
Derived by WhichTractor from 40 comparable records. How we work this out
How much horsepower does a T 8040 have?
The only figure for the T 8040 is 303.7 hp (226.5 kW) of claimed engine power, gross or net not stated, no test standard stated — not power at the shaft.
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “New Holland T8040”
What engine is in a T 8040?
A T 8040 has a CUMMINS 6 TAA-8304 (TIER-III), a 6-cylinder 8.27 L diesel engine.
| Make & model | CUMMINS 6 TAA-8304 (TIER-III) |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 6, liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 504.5 ci · 8.27 L |
| Max torque | 965 lb·ft · 1,309 N·m |
| Electrical system | 12 V |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “New Holland T8040”
How much will a T 8040 lift, and what is its hydraulic flow?
A T 8040 lifts 22,494 lb (10,203 kg) at the lower-link ends of its Category 3 three-point hitch.
| Pump flow | 44.0 gpm · 166.6 L/min |
|---|---|
| Pressure | 3,336 psi · 230 bar |
| Hitch category | Category 3 |
| Lift at ends | 22,494 lb · 10,203 kg |
| Rear PTO | Independent, engine-driven, 540/1000 rpm @ 1,988 engine rpmEngages under load |
| PTO shaft | 1 3/8"- 6 splines and 1 3/8"- 21 splines |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “New Holland T8040”
What transmission does a T 8040 have?
Transmission specifications for the T 8040 are below.
| Clutch | Electro-hydraulically operated wet multi-plate clutch |
|---|---|
| Top speed | 24.9–31.1 mph · 40–50 km/hthe article lists alternatives |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “New Holland T8040”
How much does a T 8040 weigh?
A T 8040 weighs 21,839 lb (9,906 kg) unladen.
| Unladen weight | 21,839 lb · 9,906 kg |
|---|---|
| Maximum permissible mass | 30,865 lb · 14,000 kg |
| Wheelbase | 121.2 in · 3,078 mm |
| Length | 229.5 in · 5,829 mm |
| Width | 98.0 in · 2,490 mm |
| Height | 131.1 in · 3,331 mm |
| Ground clearance | 14.6 in · 372 mm |
| Front track | 61.0–89.4 in · 1,550–2,270 mm |
| Rear track | 59.8–92.1 in · 1,520–2,340 mm |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “New Holland T8040”
What oil does a T 8040 take, and how much?
A T 8040 engine takes 20.1 qt (19.0 L). Single source, not independently verified — always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine.
| System | Capacity |
|---|---|
| Engine oil | 20.1 qt · 19.0 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “New Holland T8040” · single source, not independently verified |
| Cooling system | 26.4 qt · 25.0 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “New Holland T8040” · single source, not independently verified |
Always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine before service.
Which tractors compare with a T 8040?
Within 10% of its 303.7 hp of claimed engine power, the same type, and first built within 15 years of it.
- Claas Xerion 3300300 hp engine, claimed · 2004–2013Side by side with the T 8040 →
- John Deere 7290R308 hp engine, claimed · from 2014Side by side with the T 8040 →
- Fendt 933 Vario295 hp engine, claimed · from 2006Side by side with the T 8040 →
- Agco DT-275B315.7 hp engine, claimed · 2009–2010Side by side with the T 8040 →
- John Deere 8430291.1 hp engine, claimed · 2006–2009Side by side with the T 8040 →
- John Deere 8520T291.1 hp engine, claimed · 2002–2005Side by side with the T 8040 →
Common questions about the New Holland T 8040
Is a T 8040 two-wheel drive or four-wheel drive?
The New Holland T 8040 is four-wheel drive (4WD).
What PTO does a T 8040 have?
A T 8040 has a independent 540/1000 rpm rear PTO on a 1 3/8"- 6 splines and 1 3/8"- 21 splines shaft.
Sources and how this page was built
Compiled from Traktorenlexikon, “New Holland T8040”.
Sources
Facts taken from these documents, units converted. Numbers beside a figure refer to this list. Licences and attribution
- Traktorenlexikon: New Holland T8040 — CC BY-SA 4.0, WIKIBOOKS-TL-90141 · revision 993247. Wikibooks contributors (Traktorenlexikon). Original document