New Holland Upgrades PowerStar Series

For decades, New Holland's PowerStar Series tractors have been synonymous with power, utility and comfort. The next generation is no exception, offering powerful utility along with sleek new styling outside, greater comfort inside and a wide array of productivity-enhancing features across all four PowerStar models - the 90, 100, 110 and 120.

"These new PowerStar tractors elevate the expectations of what a utility tractor is capable of," says Lena Patton, North American product marketing manager, New Holland. "From the outside, noticeable upgrades include a new hood with Connective Flow styling along with new LU Series front loaders and bigger tires. Inside the VisionView cab, operators will find greater productivity with a new seat, digital instrument cluster, super-high visibility panel and loader joystick."

Putting the power in PowerStar
Power is important for a utility tractor and, as the name implies, the PowerStar Series delivers. Underneath the new hood is a powerful, fuel-efficient FPT Industrial 3.6-liter four-cylinder engine featured in all four models.

"We know our customers are seeking solutions that help them reduce their fuel costs. While these engines still utilize common rail fuel injection technology like our previous models, we've also improved performance and optimized fuel consumption further with a longer stroke and more displacement," Patton states.

This lineup complies with Stage V emissions standards, which reduces particulate matter by 40% compared to Tier 4B. Along with a 3.4-gallon (13-liter) DEF tank, these tractors utilize Compact HI-eSCR 2 technology, resulting in higher torque, an increase of up to five horsepower and greater efficiency. For maximum visibility and compact dimensions, which are critical during loader work, the Compact HI-eSCR 2 is neatly concealed under the tractor's hood while a new U-shaped exhaust also has been incorporated. Combining this feature with a larger fuel tank and long 600-hour service intervals that maximize uptime, operators will find powerful operational advantages.

Geared for greater utility
While a 12x12 transmission with a column-mounted electronic power shuttle is available on the three largest models (the 100, 110 and 120), operators can gain an advantage in their day with the proven 24x24 Dual Command transmission available as an option on all four models. The Dual Command transmission features the same electronic power shuttle but provides a Hi-Lo speed in each of the four gears.

"With the push of a button on the side of the gearshift handle, operators can quickly reduce or increase their speed. This makes a Dual Command transmission ideal in adverse field or crop conditions, especially with PTO-driven implements," Patton adds.

For added convenience, the PowerClutch button that's placed on the back of the handle lets operators shift the gearshift lever without having to use the clutch pedal.

On 12x12 and 24x24 Dual Command transmission models, a new feature, Dynamic Start-Stop or "brake-to-clutch," is included to help reduce operator fatigue during jobs that require frequent stops, like round baling. When activated, operators will simply need to press the brake pedal to stop the tractor and then release it to start driving again.

LU Series loaders lift productivity
Another set of novel options designed specifically for the PowerStar Series are all-new, factory-installed LU Series front loaders. These loaders offer more lifting capacity, greater lifting height, faster cycle times, improved visibility, easier coupling and refined control.

Customers can select the non-self-leveling 650LU, perfect for standard-duty applications, or the mechanical-self-leveling 655LU for greater lift capacity. A skid-steer-style or Euro-style quick-attach faceplate also can be equipped along with a third function diverter valve to run attachments, like grapple buckets, and a soft ride system to absorb shocks to subsequently reduce fatigue on both the operator and tractor.

For greater stability and lifting power, the loader's attachment point puts its center of gravity closer to the tractor's rear axle. An open-center hydraulic system comes standard with a 21.7 gallon per minute (82.1 liters per minute) implement pump - a 35% increase over prior models for greater loader response. Operators will find impressive visibility with sloped arms that match the new hood's contour and linkage located under each arm instead of on top of the 655LU.

Loader removal and installation is now even easier with the integration of a standard multi-connection coupler. This coupler design streamlines the process by enclosing all hydraulic houses into a single housing, enabling quick and simultaneous removal or installation.

To lift productivity, a new joystick is available on Dual Command models. This joystick provides control of more than just the loader, housing buttons to shuttle, shift between Hi and Lo and toggle between preset engine speeds. By enabling the ability to simultaneously lift and shuttle with the same hand during repetitive motions, operators can boost their efficiency.

"We've designed the perfect partner for a PowerStar," Patton says. "When combined with the responsive power and hydraulics these tractors feature - plus their ideal combination of weight, stability and visibility - we're confident operators will be able to lift their productivity to new heights."

Refined VisionView cab
While the VisionView cab and its ergonomic control layout remain, operators will find new comfort and productivity-enhancing features. Along with a new air suspension seat, a new digital instrument cluster provides greater insight into operating parameters and settings. Directly overhead a new super-high visibility panel offers outstanding visibility when the loader is raised to full height, like when stacking bales. For unsurpassed ride smoothness, Comfort Ride cab suspension can be added to Dual Command models for a 25% reduction in shock loads that can reach the operator.

New PowerStar Series tractors will arrive in dealer inventory in Q4 2025.