The New Holland T6040 Elite tractor cooling system capacity is 40.2 gal | 152.2 L, coolant type is 50/50 ethylene glycol-based coolant, and coolant change interval is every 1,500 hours or 3 years.
New Holland T6040 Elite Coolant Capacity Details
Cooling system capacity
40.2 gal | 152.2 L
Coolant type
50/50 ethylene glycol-based coolant
Coolant change interval
Every 1,500 hours or 3 years
Coolant mixture ratio
50/50 antifreeze and water
Radiator cap pressure
10 psi | 70 kPa
Coolant Capacity Comparison Chart
Coolant Capacity Comparison
This model
40.2 gal
Average
10 gal
Low
6 gal
High
16 gal
Benchmarks use practical low, average and high coolant-capacity ranges for the row-crop tractor category. Use the exact tractor manual before buying coolant.
New Holland T6040 Elite Extra Coolant Notes
Engine horsepower
120 hp | 89.5 kW
Engine displacement
4.5 L | 274 cu in
Capacity note
For the New Holland T6040 Elite, the listed cooling system capacity is 40.2 gal | 152.2 L. Buy slightly more coolant than the exact capacity so you have enough for topping off after air burps out.
Mixture note
50/50 antifreeze and water.
Radiator cap note
The radiator cap pressure listed for the New Holland T6040 Elite is 10 psi | 70 kPa. Do not replace it with a random cap unless the pressure rating matches.
Refill note
Refill slowly, run the tractor until warm with the heater circuit open if fitted, let it cool, then recheck the coolant level. Never remove a hot radiator cap under pressure.
New Holland T6040 Elite Coolant FAQs
How much coolant does a New Holland T6040 Elite take?
The New Holland T6040 Elite takes 40.2 gal | 152.2 L of coolant. That is well above the normal row-crop tractor benchmark shown here, so treat it as a full cooling-system service job, not a quick top-up.
Is 40.2 gal | 152.2 L a lot of coolant for a New Holland T6040 Elite?
Yes. For this tractor category, 40.2 gal | 152.2 L is well above normal. This is the sort of refill where you want all coolant on hand before draining, because stopping halfway through the job is annoying and messy.
How many coolant jugs do I need for a New Holland T6040 Elite?
Do not underestimate this refill. A 40.2 gal | 152.2 L system needs about 41 one-gallon containers if you are using premixed coolant. If using concentrate at a 50/50 mix, plan on about 20.1 gal of concentrate and 20.1 gal of distilled water. In metric terms, that is roughly 31 x 5 L containers for a full premix refill.
What coolant should I use in a New Holland T6040 Elite?
The listed coolant is 50/50 ethylene glycol-based coolant. Ethylene glycol tells you the base coolant, but the additive package still matters on diesel engines, so match the manual or an approved equivalent. The listed mix is 50/50 antifreeze and water, so do not run straight water except as a short emergency move.
How much concentrate and water does a New Holland T6040 Elite need?
With the listed 50/50 antifreeze and water mix, a full 40.2 gal | 152.2 L refill works out to about 20.1 gal of antifreeze concentrate and 20.1 gal of distilled water. If using premix, do not add extra water unless the product label says to.
Can I use a different radiator cap on a New Holland T6040 Elite?
The listed cap pressure is 10 psi | 70 kPa. Use the same pressure rating when replacing it. The cap is part of the cooling system, not just a lid, and the wrong rating can cause boil-over, leaks or pressure problems.
Official information note
Mistakes do happen. Coolant specs can change by year, engine, market, radiator option and coolant chemistry. Check the operator manual, parts book and official newholland.com website before draining, flushing or refilling the cooling system.
