New Holland T8 tractors impress with enhanced performance and new technology

• After a season in the field, growers are noticing impressive performance and new technology features in the latest generation of New Holland's GENESIS® T8 Series with PLM Intelligence™ tractors.

New Holland’s next gen T8 tractors are continuing to deliver on fuel efficiency, power and performance, while impressing with new technology features such as lifetime connectivity and integration with FieldOps™ software.

New Holland dealer McIntosh & Son have sold over 20 T8 tractors across Western Australia since January 2024.

“Some of these tractors have been in the field for around 12 months and have had really positive feedback,” says Anthony Ryan, General Manager McIntosh & Son Cunderdin, Geraldton, Merredin, Moora and Wongan Hills.

“We are not only seeing improvements in reliability, but the suite of connectivity features has been assisting with preventing unscheduled down-time.

“It’s had a really positive impact with customers, who see the latest generation of New Holland T8 tractors as a dependable, capable and connected option to keep their operations running smoothly.”

The T8s have been used for a variety of broadacre farming applications over the past full season, from pulling chaser bins, spreaders, sprayers, as well as other harvesting equipment.

“We’ve even had one customer using a T8 to pull a potato harvester, which is a unique application and demonstrates the versatility of these tractors,” Anthony said.

“The latest model T8 tractors come with Connectivity Included, allowing seamless integration into New Holland's systems, software and tools,” he said.

“FieldOps connectivity allows features like tracking tractor locations, fuel usage, hours of operation and insights.

“Combined with the ability to receive and send agronomic data, such as as applied, prescription maps and Bale Drop points, the power to control farm data is with the farmer.

Hay producers have had success with IntelliSense, when pairing the T8 to their New Holland Baler.

"IntelliSense uses a LiDAR [Light Detection and Ranging] system which allows the baler to speed up or slow down the tractor.

“IntelliSense will also auto-steer to the windrow, which feeds the baler evenly, reducing blockages while optimising bale quality.

“It has really enhanced the T8’s capabilities and usability for customers, allowing them to maximise every minute in the field.

“Right now, we’re busy in workshops getting new equipment delivered and prepared, as well as doing a lot of pre-season inspections to prevent any unscheduled down time in advance of the upcoming season.”

Every GENESIS T8 Series with PLM Intelligence features the strong, efficient 8.7-liter Cursor 9 engine from FPT Industrial in configurations across five models from 250 to 396 rated horsepower.

The T8 Series is equipped with either Ultracommand™ or Autocommand™ transmissions, delivering on versatility and performance to power through every job from precision tasks to heavy-duty fieldwork.

For more information on the GENESIS T8 Series with PLM Intelligence, reach out to your local New Holland dealer.