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Published on 20 September 2010 · 9 min read
A new concept for large-scale farming: the New Holland T8 range redefines high-horsepower tractors
InfoWeb Marketplace · Editorial teamPublished on 20 September 2010 · 9 min read
• With its new compact, long concept, it offers the longest wheelbase in its class at 3.450 mm, for maximum versatility while retaining extraordinary maneuverability
• A perfectly integrated front linkage, optimized for exceptional maneuverability, delivering greater productivity and versatility
• The best operator comfort in this category, for pure driving pleasure in one of the quietest cabs in the industry at 68dB(A)
• The award-winning SideWinder™ II armrest offers excellent ergonomics and intuitive control of the fully integrated auto-guidance system
• Fiat Powertrain Technologies Cursor 9 SCR engines, compliant with Tier 4A emissions regulations, deliver a 17% reduction in operating costs
• UltraCommand™ fully automatic full powershift transmission
• Ground speed management for precise control
• Hydraulic flow of up to 274 liters per minute with MegaFlow
The T8 range, New Holland's flagship series, is designed to revolutionize farming thanks to its long wheelbase and compact size. It is the result of in-depth research carried out with customers, in order to guarantee maximum productivity and efficiency in farming. This "revolutionary" tractor architecture combines the transport stability of a long wheelbase with maneuverability that is unique in this power segment, giving customers a truly universal machine. In addition, the new T8 series offers customers typical New Holland features, with a unique design, intuitive operation, quality and reliability: everything that has built New Holland's reputation. The fully integrated front linkage further improves versatility and ensures exceptional maneuverability. The new model, packed with clever solutions that increase tractor efficiency, is perfect for large farms and agricultural contractors; it is also the perfect complement to rotary and conventional combine harvesters, FR series forage harvesters and BB range large square balers, all of which are New Holland flagship products.
?The new New Holland T8 range is designed to revolutionize large-scale farming, offering a unique combination of features that are simply not currently available on other tractors in this category. Our new ?universal? T8 range will contribute greatly to improving our market share in this segment, in both Europe and North America. It will be one of the key products with which we will regain our historic leadership position in this segment,? says Pierre Lahutte, Global and European Marketing and Communication Director.
A unique architecture with a long wheelbase and compact size for exceptional stability and maneuverability in all applications
The new T8 range benefits from improved steering performance and maneuverability, thanks to its sculpted chassis, which integrates the front linkage and the hood, allowing an unrivaled steering angle of 55°, ideal for tight turns at the end of the field. The range also offers superior traction for high-speed tillage operations and exceptional road stability for safely higher transport speeds. In addition, the concept combining a compact size with a long wheelbase is ideal for front linkage applications, as it offers exceptional balance, with the front wheels located close to the linkage, which is itself recessed into the sculpted chassis and the hood. The absence of a front overhang and the streamlined shape of the hood, which is very narrow at cab level, give the user excellent visibility of front-mounted implements.
An integrated front linkage with impressive performance
The T8 range is equipped with an integrated front linkage and a front PTO which, combined with the sculpted chassis, guarantee perfect visibility and are ideally suited to power-hungry front-mounted implements, such as mowers and front pneumatic-turbine hoppers. The direct-drive PTO available with 1.000 tr/min ensures maximum operating efficiency. The front linkage's lifting capacity of up to 6290 kg makes it possible to use the heaviest equipment. Two sets of hydraulic pressure couplers are also available for hydraulic requirements. This system is controlled simply via the intuitive joystick mounted on the SideWinder™ II armrest.
A state-of-the-art operator environment
New Holland knows that operator comfort is a prerequisite for maximum productivity. Following in-depth discussions with current users, operators will enjoy an ultra-quiet cab, with an unrivaled noise level of only 68dBA, allowing them to work very comfortably for long hours. This comfort is further enhanced by the spacious 3,1 m³ cab and the optional heated leather Auto Comfort™ seat. The total glass area of 6,3 m² guarantees excellent visibility at 360°, further enhanced by four LED road lights, placed just below the front grille, which light up the road perfectly. The new roof is fitted with a whole series of work lights, completing the offering.
Operator comfort is further improved thanks to the Comfort Ride cab suspension, which absorbs shocks perfectly, even on rough terrain. For improved cab stability and steering performance, New Holland's brand-new Terraglide front axle suspension system features an increased travel of 100 mm for added comfort. It also offers significant maneuverability benefits for turning in confined spaces, such as at the end of the field or in a farmyard.
The multi-award-winning SideWinder™ II armrest, fitted to the T6000, T7 and T9 tractors, offers excellent ergonomics, with all controls within easy reach and logically arranged. To ensure the comfort of operators of all sizes, the entire armrest can be moved forward or backward at the push of a button. In addition, this harmonization of the operating concept means that the T8 range benefits from the same intuitive operating logic as the T6000, T7 and T9 series, increasing flexibility for users of various New Holland model series.
The CommandGrip™ multifunction lever controls the Ultra Command™ full powershift transmission of the T8 series. The integrated control panel, ergonomically placed to the operator's right, makes it possible to adjust a whole series of tractor parameters, including the front suspension and Terralock traction management, while working, for maximum productivity and efficiency.
The T8 range can be factory-fitted with New Holland's integrated IntelliSteer™ auto-guidance system. This comprehensive equipment provides optimal ease of use. The new roof has an integrated antenna mount and all functions are controlled via the 178 mm IntelliView™ III display, which makes it easier to track passes. No additional display or equipment is needed. This fully integrated system delivers absolute pass-to-pass accuracy of 1-2 cm from one year to the next, using RTK signals.
The operator can also use the IntelliView™ III color touchscreen to view and change a whole series of operating parameters easily and quickly, such as hydraulic flow and engine settings.
The most powerful Tier 4A SCR tractor in its class, offering low operating costs
The SCR technology, aimed at compliance with the strict Tier 4A harmful emissions regulations, was developed in partnership with Fiat Powertrain Technologies, our engine development partner. A fundamental element of the SCR system is AdBlue/DEF, the solution injected into the aftertreatment system to neutralize the harmful emissions produced during combustion. These are converted into water and nitrogen, two elements naturally present in the environment. The AdBlue/DEF system of the T8 series has been designed to demand as little as possible from the operator. It only needs topping up from time to time when refueling with diesel. Its location next to the existing diesel tank makes refilling convenient. The operator is kept informed of the AdBlue/DEF level at all times via the displays in the cab.
New Holland will help its customers adopt SCR technology during the transition period, by providing all the necessary information. All New Holland dealers will stock all the products needed to ensure compliance with the new Tier 4A regulations, including AdBlue, in containers of various sizes to suit farmers' individual needs.
SCR technology offers significant performance benefits. Cursor 9 SCR engines benefit from maximum power with EPM increased between 273 and 389 cv, thanks to the New Holland engine power management system.
This technology continuously adapts the power produced by the engine to working conditions through intelligent detection of the torque absorbed by the PTO, the hydraulic system and the transmission. This allows optimal engine power generation, always tuned to ensure maximum efficiency. Higher performance and reduced fuel consumption are guaranteed, and customers will have a perfectly efficient power reserve to maintain consistent work quality in difficult conditions.
The introduction of this high-efficiency engine and SCR aftertreatment technology on the T8 range will allow customers to reduce their overall operating costs by 17%, thanks to optimized fuel consumption and maintenance intervals extended by 100%. As a result, the purchase cost of AdBlue/DEF, which itself delivers savings, is more than offset. For every euro invested in AdBlue, the user will save seven euros of fuel. By opting for SCR technology for the T8 range, New Holland customers are investing in both a solution that reduces polluting emissions and a cost-effective tractor.
The new T8 range delivers between 232 and 335 cv (rated power) with the Cursor 9 engine developed by Fiat Powertrain Technologies, compliant with Tier 4A. This guarantees the user the power reserves needed for the most demanding applications. With a torque rise of up to 47,5% and a wide constant-power range, the tractors in the range will cope with the most difficult conditions and the most variable soils, without downshifting.
New Holland is also continuing to minimize the environmental impact of its products by introducing eco-friendly engine oil filters. An easily recyclable filter is housed inside a durable cast-iron casing.
The optional exhaust brake, similar to that used on heavy trucks, provides even better braking performance and increases operator safety when transporting heavy loads on hilly roads.
Fully automatic UltraCommand™ full powershift transmissions
At 389 cv, with EPM, the new T8.390 is the most powerful tractor in its class offering a fully automatic powershift transmission. Available with an advanced automatic gear-shifting function, the T8 series, equipped with ground speed management (GSM), has all the features of a continuously variable transmission combined with the simplicity of full powershift. Available in the 19 x 4 version, 50km/h for users doing a lot of road transport, or in the 23 x 6 variant with super-reducer (980 m/h at rated speed), smooth gear changes are guaranteed. The transmission choice is further extended with the 18 x 4 and 19 x 4 ECO variants, so that every farming application has a perfectly suited model. Selecting the direction of travel is quick and easy, with the choice of using, with the left hand, the reverser lever mounted under the steering wheel, or, with the right hand, the reverser buttons located on the CommandGrip lever.
Ground speed management: precise control
To offer optimized productivity and fuel efficiency, New Holland has developed the ground speed management (GSM) concept for the T8 range. As with a CVT transmission, but at a preferential price, the operator sets the ideal working speed, then the engine speed and transmission ratios are automatically adjusted for maximum operating efficiency. Once GSM mode is activated, the hand throttle no longer controls engine speed but becomes a true forward speed selector. When the load increases, the transmission automatically downshifts so that engine speed rises and delivers more power. When conditions become easier, the transmission shifts up and engine speed decreases to limit fuel consumption. Available in two modes: field mode allows working speeds from 2,3 km/h and road mode ensures optimal efficiency up to 50 km/h. This intuitive system guarantees maximum efficiency with changing load conditions and in situations where a precise speed is required, such as potato harvesting.
Impressive hydraulic performance
Up to six auxiliary hydraulic spool valves are available on the new T8 series to power more complex implements. The standard pump delivers up to 161 liters per minute and can be combined with a second pump of 113 liters per minute; this Mega Flow™ option thus delivers a record total of 274 l/min. This allows the T8 range to easily handle intensive hydraulic applications such as pneumatic-turbine seed drills or slurry spreaders with hydraulic chopper.
These auxiliary valves are easily and intuitively adjusted via the IntelliView™ III color touchscreen in the cab. In addition, all controls are within easy reach and the operator can choose between the SideWinder II paddles, the joystick or the CommandGrip to control all applications precisely.
• A perfectly integrated front linkage, optimized for exceptional maneuverability, delivering greater productivity and versatility
• The best operator comfort in this category, for pure driving pleasure in one of the quietest cabs in the industry at 68dB(A)
• The award-winning SideWinder™ II armrest offers excellent ergonomics and intuitive control of the fully integrated auto-guidance system
• Fiat Powertrain Technologies Cursor 9 SCR engines, compliant with Tier 4A emissions regulations, deliver a 17% reduction in operating costs
• UltraCommand™ fully automatic full powershift transmission
• Ground speed management for precise control
• Hydraulic flow of up to 274 liters per minute with MegaFlow
The T8 range, New Holland's flagship series, is designed to revolutionize farming thanks to its long wheelbase and compact size. It is the result of in-depth research carried out with customers, in order to guarantee maximum productivity and efficiency in farming. This "revolutionary" tractor architecture combines the transport stability of a long wheelbase with maneuverability that is unique in this power segment, giving customers a truly universal machine. In addition, the new T8 series offers customers typical New Holland features, with a unique design, intuitive operation, quality and reliability: everything that has built New Holland's reputation. The fully integrated front linkage further improves versatility and ensures exceptional maneuverability. The new model, packed with clever solutions that increase tractor efficiency, is perfect for large farms and agricultural contractors; it is also the perfect complement to rotary and conventional combine harvesters, FR series forage harvesters and BB range large square balers, all of which are New Holland flagship products.
?The new New Holland T8 range is designed to revolutionize large-scale farming, offering a unique combination of features that are simply not currently available on other tractors in this category. Our new ?universal? T8 range will contribute greatly to improving our market share in this segment, in both Europe and North America. It will be one of the key products with which we will regain our historic leadership position in this segment,? says Pierre Lahutte, Global and European Marketing and Communication Director.
A unique architecture with a long wheelbase and compact size for exceptional stability and maneuverability in all applications
The new T8 range benefits from improved steering performance and maneuverability, thanks to its sculpted chassis, which integrates the front linkage and the hood, allowing an unrivaled steering angle of 55°, ideal for tight turns at the end of the field. The range also offers superior traction for high-speed tillage operations and exceptional road stability for safely higher transport speeds. In addition, the concept combining a compact size with a long wheelbase is ideal for front linkage applications, as it offers exceptional balance, with the front wheels located close to the linkage, which is itself recessed into the sculpted chassis and the hood. The absence of a front overhang and the streamlined shape of the hood, which is very narrow at cab level, give the user excellent visibility of front-mounted implements.
An integrated front linkage with impressive performance
The T8 range is equipped with an integrated front linkage and a front PTO which, combined with the sculpted chassis, guarantee perfect visibility and are ideally suited to power-hungry front-mounted implements, such as mowers and front pneumatic-turbine hoppers. The direct-drive PTO available with 1.000 tr/min ensures maximum operating efficiency. The front linkage's lifting capacity of up to 6290 kg makes it possible to use the heaviest equipment. Two sets of hydraulic pressure couplers are also available for hydraulic requirements. This system is controlled simply via the intuitive joystick mounted on the SideWinder™ II armrest.
A state-of-the-art operator environment
New Holland knows that operator comfort is a prerequisite for maximum productivity. Following in-depth discussions with current users, operators will enjoy an ultra-quiet cab, with an unrivaled noise level of only 68dBA, allowing them to work very comfortably for long hours. This comfort is further enhanced by the spacious 3,1 m³ cab and the optional heated leather Auto Comfort™ seat. The total glass area of 6,3 m² guarantees excellent visibility at 360°, further enhanced by four LED road lights, placed just below the front grille, which light up the road perfectly. The new roof is fitted with a whole series of work lights, completing the offering.
Operator comfort is further improved thanks to the Comfort Ride cab suspension, which absorbs shocks perfectly, even on rough terrain. For improved cab stability and steering performance, New Holland's brand-new Terraglide front axle suspension system features an increased travel of 100 mm for added comfort. It also offers significant maneuverability benefits for turning in confined spaces, such as at the end of the field or in a farmyard.
The multi-award-winning SideWinder™ II armrest, fitted to the T6000, T7 and T9 tractors, offers excellent ergonomics, with all controls within easy reach and logically arranged. To ensure the comfort of operators of all sizes, the entire armrest can be moved forward or backward at the push of a button. In addition, this harmonization of the operating concept means that the T8 range benefits from the same intuitive operating logic as the T6000, T7 and T9 series, increasing flexibility for users of various New Holland model series.
The CommandGrip™ multifunction lever controls the Ultra Command™ full powershift transmission of the T8 series. The integrated control panel, ergonomically placed to the operator's right, makes it possible to adjust a whole series of tractor parameters, including the front suspension and Terralock traction management, while working, for maximum productivity and efficiency.
The T8 range can be factory-fitted with New Holland's integrated IntelliSteer™ auto-guidance system. This comprehensive equipment provides optimal ease of use. The new roof has an integrated antenna mount and all functions are controlled via the 178 mm IntelliView™ III display, which makes it easier to track passes. No additional display or equipment is needed. This fully integrated system delivers absolute pass-to-pass accuracy of 1-2 cm from one year to the next, using RTK signals.
The operator can also use the IntelliView™ III color touchscreen to view and change a whole series of operating parameters easily and quickly, such as hydraulic flow and engine settings.
The most powerful Tier 4A SCR tractor in its class, offering low operating costs
The SCR technology, aimed at compliance with the strict Tier 4A harmful emissions regulations, was developed in partnership with Fiat Powertrain Technologies, our engine development partner. A fundamental element of the SCR system is AdBlue/DEF, the solution injected into the aftertreatment system to neutralize the harmful emissions produced during combustion. These are converted into water and nitrogen, two elements naturally present in the environment. The AdBlue/DEF system of the T8 series has been designed to demand as little as possible from the operator. It only needs topping up from time to time when refueling with diesel. Its location next to the existing diesel tank makes refilling convenient. The operator is kept informed of the AdBlue/DEF level at all times via the displays in the cab.
New Holland will help its customers adopt SCR technology during the transition period, by providing all the necessary information. All New Holland dealers will stock all the products needed to ensure compliance with the new Tier 4A regulations, including AdBlue, in containers of various sizes to suit farmers' individual needs.
SCR technology offers significant performance benefits. Cursor 9 SCR engines benefit from maximum power with EPM increased between 273 and 389 cv, thanks to the New Holland engine power management system.
This technology continuously adapts the power produced by the engine to working conditions through intelligent detection of the torque absorbed by the PTO, the hydraulic system and the transmission. This allows optimal engine power generation, always tuned to ensure maximum efficiency. Higher performance and reduced fuel consumption are guaranteed, and customers will have a perfectly efficient power reserve to maintain consistent work quality in difficult conditions.
The introduction of this high-efficiency engine and SCR aftertreatment technology on the T8 range will allow customers to reduce their overall operating costs by 17%, thanks to optimized fuel consumption and maintenance intervals extended by 100%. As a result, the purchase cost of AdBlue/DEF, which itself delivers savings, is more than offset. For every euro invested in AdBlue, the user will save seven euros of fuel. By opting for SCR technology for the T8 range, New Holland customers are investing in both a solution that reduces polluting emissions and a cost-effective tractor.
The new T8 range delivers between 232 and 335 cv (rated power) with the Cursor 9 engine developed by Fiat Powertrain Technologies, compliant with Tier 4A. This guarantees the user the power reserves needed for the most demanding applications. With a torque rise of up to 47,5% and a wide constant-power range, the tractors in the range will cope with the most difficult conditions and the most variable soils, without downshifting.
New Holland is also continuing to minimize the environmental impact of its products by introducing eco-friendly engine oil filters. An easily recyclable filter is housed inside a durable cast-iron casing.
The optional exhaust brake, similar to that used on heavy trucks, provides even better braking performance and increases operator safety when transporting heavy loads on hilly roads.
Fully automatic UltraCommand™ full powershift transmissions
At 389 cv, with EPM, the new T8.390 is the most powerful tractor in its class offering a fully automatic powershift transmission. Available with an advanced automatic gear-shifting function, the T8 series, equipped with ground speed management (GSM), has all the features of a continuously variable transmission combined with the simplicity of full powershift. Available in the 19 x 4 version, 50km/h for users doing a lot of road transport, or in the 23 x 6 variant with super-reducer (980 m/h at rated speed), smooth gear changes are guaranteed. The transmission choice is further extended with the 18 x 4 and 19 x 4 ECO variants, so that every farming application has a perfectly suited model. Selecting the direction of travel is quick and easy, with the choice of using, with the left hand, the reverser lever mounted under the steering wheel, or, with the right hand, the reverser buttons located on the CommandGrip lever.
Ground speed management: precise control
To offer optimized productivity and fuel efficiency, New Holland has developed the ground speed management (GSM) concept for the T8 range. As with a CVT transmission, but at a preferential price, the operator sets the ideal working speed, then the engine speed and transmission ratios are automatically adjusted for maximum operating efficiency. Once GSM mode is activated, the hand throttle no longer controls engine speed but becomes a true forward speed selector. When the load increases, the transmission automatically downshifts so that engine speed rises and delivers more power. When conditions become easier, the transmission shifts up and engine speed decreases to limit fuel consumption. Available in two modes: field mode allows working speeds from 2,3 km/h and road mode ensures optimal efficiency up to 50 km/h. This intuitive system guarantees maximum efficiency with changing load conditions and in situations where a precise speed is required, such as potato harvesting.
Impressive hydraulic performance
Up to six auxiliary hydraulic spool valves are available on the new T8 series to power more complex implements. The standard pump delivers up to 161 liters per minute and can be combined with a second pump of 113 liters per minute; this Mega Flow™ option thus delivers a record total of 274 l/min. This allows the T8 range to easily handle intensive hydraulic applications such as pneumatic-turbine seed drills or slurry spreaders with hydraulic chopper.
These auxiliary valves are easily and intuitively adjusted via the IntelliView™ III color touchscreen in the cab. In addition, all controls are within easy reach and the operator can choose between the SideWinder II paddles, the joystick or the CommandGrip to control all applications precisely.
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