Ford-New Holland 8160 - Horsepower, Weight, Specs, Problems, Price & More

The Ford-New Holland 8160 tractor is powered by a New Holland 7.5L 6-cyl diesel engine that provides of horsepower and torque. It has a 4x2 2WD/4x4 MFWD 4WD (optional) drive configuration and a 23-speed partially synchronized 17-speed partial power shift 18-speed partial power shift transmission.

• Engine
• Transmission
• Brakes
• Steering
• Common Problems
• What Users Like
• Technical Specifications

Engine

The engine is a New Holland Genesis diesel 6-cylinder liquid-cooled with a displacement of 456ci / 7.5L and a bore/stroke of 4.5x5.0inches / 114x 127mm. It has a compression ratio of 17.5:1 and is rated at 2200 RPM. The engine has an idle RPM range of 700-2420 and an operating RPM range of 1500-2200. The starter is 12 volts with a power of 4.9hp / 3.7kW. The coolant capacity is 24.8qts / 23.5L (ROPS) 26.9qts / 25.5L (cab). The engine has a firing order of 1-5-3-6-2-4 and the intake valve clearance is 0.016inches / 0.406mm (cold) while the exhaust valve clearance is 0.018inches / 0.457mm (cold).

Transmission

The transmission has a PTO (claimed) of 90hp / 67.1kW. It has 23-speed partially synchronized, 17-speed partial power shift, and 18-speed partial power shift transmissions. The transmission is designed to provide smooth and efficient power transfer to the wheels. It is easy to operate and provides excellent control over the tractor's speed and direction. The transmission is built to last and requires minimal maintenance.

Brakes

The brakes are differential hydraulic wet disc. The tractor is equipped with a rear differential lock for 2WD and front and rear differential lock for 4WD with push-button operation. It has manual and automatic modes. The brakes are designed to provide excellent stopping power and are easy to operate. The tractor has a two-post ROPS with an optional cab. The brakes are reliable and require minimal maintenance.

Steering

The steering is hydrostatic power and is designed to provide excellent control over the tractor's direction. It is easy to operate and provides excellent maneuverability. The tractor is equipped with a New Holland 7.5L 6-cylinder diesel engine. The steering is reliable and requires minimal maintenance.

Common Problems

Users have reported issues with the tractor's transmission, particularly with the 18-speed partial power shift transmission. Some users have also reported issues with the tractor's brakes, specifically with the differential lock. Additionally, some users have reported issues with the tractor's cab, particularly with the two-post ROPS. However, these issues are not common and are generally easy to fix with proper maintenance and care.

What Users Like

Users appreciate the tractor's standard tires, which are front: 11.00-16 and rear: 18.4R38 (2WD)/front: 14.9R28 and rear: 18.4R38 (4WD). They also like the tractor's smooth and efficient power transfer, which is provided by the 23-speed partially synchronized, 17-speed partial power shift, and 18-speed partial power shift transmissions. Additionally, users appreciate the tractor's hydrostatic power steering, which provides excellent control over the tractor's direction. Overall, users find the tractor to be reliable, easy to operate, and built to last.

Ford-New Holland 8160 Technical Specifications

Power
Pto (claimed)	90hp / 67.1kW
Engine Detail
Description	New Holland Genesis diesel 6-cylinder liquid-cooled
Displacement	456ci / 7.5L
Bore/stroke	4.5x5.0inches / 114x 127mm
Compression	17.5:1
Rated Rpm	2200
Idle Rpm	700-2420
Operating Rpm	1500-2200
Torque Rpm	1400
Firing Order	1-5-3-6-2-4
Starter Volts	12
Starter Power	4.9hp / 3.7kW
Coolant Capacity	24.8qts / 23.5L (ROPS) 26.9qts / 25.5L (cab)
Intake Valve Clearance	0.016inches / 0.406mm (cold)
Exhaust Valve Clearance	0.018inches / 0.457mm (cold)
Engine
Description	New Holland 7.5L 6-cyl diesel
Mechanical
Chassis	4x2 2WD/4x4 MFWD 4WD (optional)
Differential Lock	Rear (2WD) or front and rear (4WD) with push-button operation. Manual and automatic modes.
Steering	hydrostatic power
Brakes	differential hydraulic wet disc
Cab	Two-post ROPS. Optional cab
Transmissions	23-speed partially synchronized 17-speed partial power shift 18-speed partial power shift
Tires
Standard Tires (ag)	Front: 11.00-16. Rear: 18.4R38 (2WD)/Front: 14.9R28. Rear: 18.4R38 (4WD)
Dimensions
Wheelbase	108.3inches / 275cm (2WD) 107.2inches / 272cm (4WD)
Length	180inches / 457cm (2WD) 182inches / 462cm (4WD)
Width	84inches / 213cm (min)
Clearance (front Axle)	23.1inches / 58cm (2WD) 19inches / 48cm (4WD)
Clearance (drawbar)	15inches / 38cm
Front Tread	61.1 to 83.3inches / 155to 211 cm (4WD)
Rear Tread	59.8 to 90.6inches / 151to 230 cm (power)
Dimensions And Tires
Wheelbase	108.3inches / 275cm (2WD) 107.2inches / 272cm (4WD)
Weight	11616 to 12606 pounds
Front Tire	11.00-16
Rear Tire	18.4R38 (2WD)
Capacity
Fuel	85gal / 321.7L
Hydraulic System	23.7gal / 89.7L (18-speed) 19.2gal / 72.7L (23-speed)
Front Hubs	1.8qts / 1.7L (each)
Front Diff.	2.3qts / 2.2L
Hydraulics
Type	closed center load sensing
Capacity	23.7gal / 89.7L (18-speed) 19.2gal / 72.7L (23-speed)
Pressure	2755psi / 190.0bar
Valves	2 to 4
Pump Flow	26gpm / 98.4lpm
Steering Flow	15.6gpm / 59.0lpm
Steering Press.	2465psi / 170.0bar
Tractor Hitch
Rear Type	II
Rear Lift (at 24	8,500lbs / 3855kg
Electrical
Ground	negative
Charging System	alternator
Charging Amps	70/100 (with cab)
Batteries	2
Battery Cca	900
Battery Volts	12
Power Take Off Pto
Rear Pto	independent
Rear Rpm	540/1000
Weight
Shipping	11,616lbs / 5269kg (2WD cab) 12,606lbs / 5718kg (4WD cab)
Max Capacity	16,530lbs / 7498kg
Max Front Axle	5,730lbs / 2599kg (2WD) 7,715lbs / 3499kg (4WD)
Max Rear Axle	14,330lbs / 6500kg
Height
Rops	114.5inches / 290cm
Cab	111.5inches / 283cm
Exhaust	119.5inches / 303cm (2WD) 117.3inches / 297cm (4WD)
Engine Oil
Oil Capacity	20qts / 18.9L

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