Every published spec for both machines, side by side. The verdict below is computed straight from the spec sheets, not opinion.
Across 8 measurable specs, this matchup is a dead heat: 4 categories to the New Holland Powerstar 120, 4 to the New Holland TS6.120. Machine pages: New Holland Powerstar 120 and New Holland TS6.120.
Every published spec, side by side, including the details the graphs above don't chart.
Spec
New HollandPowerstar 120
New HollandTS6.120
Engine Manufacturer
FPT Industrial
FPT
Engine Model
F5G
NEF
Engine Type
4-cylinder diesel, turbocharged and aftercooled
4-cylinder, 16-valve, turbocharged, air-to-air intercooled diesel with high-pressure common rail
No. of Cylinders
4
4
Displacement
207 in³
274 in³
Rated Engine Speed
2300 rpm
2200 rpm
Engine Power (Gross)
117 hp
119 hp
PTO Power
100 hp
102 hp
Engine Emissions Constraints
Tier 4
Tier 4
Cooling System Type
Liquid-cooled
Not Published
Air Cleaner
Not Published
Not Published
Fuel System
Electronic high-pressure common rail fuel injection
High-pressure common rail fuel injection
Alternator
ROPS: 120 A; Cab: 150 A
120 A
Pump Type
Open-center; dual pumps (implement pump plus dedicated steering pump)
Fixed displacement pumps (steering, implement, auxiliary) with combining/diverter valve
Implement Flow
16.9 gpm
19 gpm (combined implement and auxiliary pump flow)
Steering Flow
9.7 gpm
9 gpm
Total Hydraulic Flow
26.6 gpm
28 gpm
Overall Hydraulic Pump Flow
26.6 gpm
28 gpm
Hydraulic System Type
Open center
Fixed displacement pumps with combining/diverter valve; deluxe closed-center rear remote valves with flow control
Rear Remote Hydraulic Flow
Not Published
Not Published
No. of Standard Remote Valves
2 rear remotes (open center with detent)
Not Published
No. of Optional Remote Valves
1 (third rear remote, DIA kit)
Not Published
Fuel Tank Capacity
30.3 gal
57.5 gal
Coolant Capacity
Not Published
Not Published
Crankcase Capacity
Not Published
Not Published
Transmission / Hydraulic System Capacity
Not Published
Not Published
Front Axle Fluid Capacity
Not Published
Not Published
PTO Type
Fully independent hydraulic PTO
Not Published
PTO Rear
540/1000 rpm (standard, interchangeable shafts)
540/1000 rpm
Mid-PTO Availability
Not Published
Not Published
Category, 3-Point Hitch
Category II
Category II (flex link ends)
Hitch Lift Capacity
Not Published
3,735 lb (ASAE); 5,499 lb with one optional auxiliary lift cylinder; 7,326 lb with two
Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”)
5,620 lb
Not Published
Lift Control Type
Mechanical draft control; Lift-O-Matic PLUS single-lever raise/lower (standard)
Not Published
Transmission Type
12x12 power shuttle, column-mounted (standard); 20x20 power shuttle with creeper (optional)
8x8 synchronized power shuttle (hydraulic, left-hand) standard; 16x8 Dual Power synchronized hydraulic shuttle with Hi-Lo (premium); 10:1 creeper optional; High-Clearance: 8x8 synchronized with left-hand mechanical shuttle (hydraulic shuttle optional)
No. of Speeds
12F/12R (standard); 20F/20R with creeper (optional)
8F/8R (base); 16F/8R (premium Dual Power with Hi-Lo); High-Clearance: 8F/8R
Max Travel Speed (Forward)
27 mph (4WD front axle); 20 mph (2WD front axle)
19 mph or 25 mph (25 mph 4WD only)
Max Travel Speed (Reverse)
27.25 mph (12x12, 4WD front axle, 18R34 tires)
Not Published
Clutch
Not Published
Not Published
Differential Lock & Limited Slip Options
Mechanical rear differential lock (pedal); limited-slip 4WD front axle with electrohydraulic engagement
Not Published
Frame Type
Not Published
Not Published
Steering
Power steering
Not Published
Brakes
Hydraulic wet disc
High-Clearance: internal wet brakes (external drop-box final drive rear axle)
Seat Suspension & Adjustability
Cab: air-suspension cloth seat with armrests, 10° swivel (standard); ROPS: vinyl mechanical-suspension seat with armrests
Mechanical suspension seat standard; deluxe air suspension seat with swivel and full-size cushioned instructor seat optional (VisionView cab)
Front Axle Type
Limited-slip 4WD front axle with electrohydraulic engagement (standard); heavy-duty 2WD front axle (optional)
4WD heavy-duty front axle, Standard Duty Class 3 (4WD only, cab or ROPS); High-Clearance: 4WD with electro-hydraulic on-the-go engagement, 72 to 84 in adjustable front tread
Front Axle Rating
10,360 lb (standard heavy-duty 4WD front axle, maximum capacity); 7,716 lb (optional 2WD heavy-duty front axle)
