New Holland PowerStar 120 Electro Command Tractor

Introduction

The New Holland PowerStar 120 Electro Command is the top model in the PowerStar utility series, pairing the most power in the range with a semi-powershift transmission and nearly double the rear lift of a standard PowerStar. Rated at 120 horsepower with 99 PTO horsepower, and with a rear lift capacity of more than 10,000 lb, it is built for crop, dairy, and general livestock operations, and it excels at hay and light field work. For a prairie farm that needs maximum PowerStar capability, with the lift to haul the heaviest feed and bales, the PowerStar 120 Electro Command is the most capable tractor in the series.

What defines the PowerStar 120 Electro Command is that it combines the series’ most power with the Electro Command platform. Introduced alongside the 110 Electro Command at the 2025 Farm Progress Show, it pairs the 16×16 Electro Command semi-powershift transmission with a load-sensing hydraulic system, R38 tires for ground clearance, and a rear lift of more than 10,000 lb, nearly double that of other PowerStar and utility tractors. The result is the lift and power of larger machines while keeping utility-sized maneuverability, with the comfort of the VisionView cab.

On Aglist, the focus is on where the PowerStar 120 Electro Command fits against the standard PowerStar 120, the 110 Electro Command, the value Workmaster utility range, and utility tractors from other brands.

Key Specifications

Specification	New Holland PowerStar 120 Electro Command
Class	Utility tractor (premium, top of range)
Engine horsepower	120 hp
PTO horsepower	99 hp
Transmission	16×16 Electro Command semi-powershift
Rear lift capacity	More than 10,000 lb (5.2 tons)
Hydraulics	Load-sensing pump, 21 gpm (80 L/min)
Tires	R38
Cab	VisionView cab
Best suited to	Crop, dairy, livestock, hay, light field work

Specifications are drawn from New Holland and dealer sources and vary by configuration. Confirm exact specs, options, and current pricing with your dealer.

What the PowerStar 120 Electro Command Does Well

As the most capable PowerStar, the 120 Electro Command pairs maximum power with the high-lift Electro Command platform, and its strengths follow from that.

The first is maximum power with maximum lift. At 120 horsepower with 99 PTO horsepower and a rear lift of more than 10,000 lb, nearly double that of other PowerStar and utility tractors, it runs the largest implements and hauls the heaviest feed loads and bales of any utility tractor in its class. For a crop, dairy, or livestock operation working at the top of the utility class and moving heavy loads, that combination of power and lift is the reason to choose the top model over any other PowerStar.

The second is the Electro Command semi-powershift transmission. The 16×16 Electro Command shifts through gears under power without clutching, making heavy loader work, field work, and haulage smoother and less tiring than a power shuttle, and it pairs with an upgraded open-centre rear load-sensing hydraulic system that delivers oil on demand for faster, more responsive performance. For an operator working the tractor hard all day at high capacity, that transmission and hydraulic combination gives strong control and productivity.

The third is large-tractor capability with utility maneuverability. R38 tires give the ground clearance and stance of larger tractors without giving up utility-sized maneuverability, the 21-gallon-per-minute load-sensing hydraulic pump delivers targeted power for implements and the loader, and the VisionView cab brings the series’ comfort with high visibility and dual-zone climate. For a farm that needs the most PowerStar power, the highest lift, and hay capability in a maneuverable machine, the PowerStar 120 Electro Command tops the series.

How It Compares

The PowerStar 120 Electro Command sits at the very top of the premium utility class, and the comparison is about maximum capability against cost.

Against the standard PowerStar 120, the Electro Command adds the 16×16 semi-powershift transmission, the load-sensing hydraulic system, and a rear lift of more than 10,000 lb, nearly double the standard model, at a higher price. If you need to haul the heaviest feed and bales or want the semi-powershift, the Electro Command is worth the step up. If your work sits within the standard model’s lift and a power shuttle suits you, the standard 120 covers it for less. The Electro Command is the most capable version.

Against the PowerStar 110 Electro Command, the 120 offers more power, 120 horsepower and 99 PTO horsepower against the 110’s 110 and 85, on the same Electro Command platform with the same high lift. If you want the most power in the series, the 120 is the choice; if slightly less power covers your work, the 110 Electro Command saves money.

Against New Holland’s value Workmaster utility range, the 120 Electro Command is far more capable and refined, at a much higher price; the Workmaster tractors are the value choice, and this is the premium top model. See the Workmaster utility comparison. Against a Kubota M series or a John Deere 6M, it competes on lift capacity and the semi-powershift, while Kubota and Deere bring their dealer networks and resale strength; see the Kubota tractors compared overview. Above the PowerStar series, New Holland’s T5 and larger row-crop tractors step up in size and features.

Best Applications

The PowerStar 120 Electro Command is a strong fit for:

• Dairy and livestock operations hauling the heaviest feed loads and round bales
• Crop and general farms needing maximum utility power and more than 10,000 lb of lift
• Hay production and light field work at the top of the utility class
• Operators who want the smoother control of a semi-powershift transmission
• Farms wanting larger-tractor power and lift with utility maneuverability

For lower cost, the 110 Electro Command, the standard PowerStar 120, or the value Workmaster range steps down in capability and price. The 120 Electro Command’s place is maximum power and lift at the top of the PowerStar series.

New Holland PowerStar 120 Electro Command Reviews & Ratings

On Aglist, open the Reviews & Ratings section on this page to see how the PowerStar 120 Electro Command performs in real Canadian conditions: how the high rear lift and power handle heavy feed, bales, and large implements, how the Electro Command transmission and load-sensing hydraulics work out, how the VisionView cab performs through prairie seasons, and how it holds up over time. If you run one, your review helps the next prairie operation choose.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much can the PowerStar 120 Electro Command lift? It has a rear lift capacity of more than 10,000 lb, or about 5.2 tons, nearly double that of other PowerStar and standard utility tractors, giving the capability to haul the heaviest feed loads and bales of any utility tractor in its class.

What is the difference between the PowerStar 120 and the 120 Electro Command? The standard PowerStar 120 uses a 12×12 power shuttle transmission and the range’s standard lift. The 120 Electro Command adds a 16×16 Electro Command semi-powershift transmission, a load-sensing hydraulic system, and a rear lift of more than 10,000 lb, nearly double. The Electro Command is the series flagship, built for maximum lift and hauling.

What is the difference between the 110 and 120 Electro Command? Both use the same Electro Command platform, 16×16 semi-powershift transmission, and rear lift of more than 10,000 lb. The 120 has more power, 120 horsepower and 99 PTO horsepower against the 110’s 110 and 85. The 120 is the choice for the most power; the 110 saves money if slightly less covers your work.

How much PTO horsepower does the PowerStar 120 Electro Command have? It is rated at 120 engine horsepower with 99 PTO horsepower, with a 21-gallon-per-minute load-sensing hydraulic pump that delivers targeted power for implements and the loader.

What is the PowerStar 120 Electro Command best suited to? It is suited to crop, dairy, and general livestock operations, and it excels at hay and light field work. Its maximum power and high rear lift make it especially strong for hauling heavy feed and round bales and running large implements, which suits prairie dairy, livestock, and hay operations.

What is above the PowerStar 120 Electro Command in the New Holland range? The PowerStar 120 Electro Command tops the PowerStar series as its most capable model. Above the PowerStar series, New Holland’s T5 and larger row-crop tractors step up in size, power, and features for larger farms.

Related

• New Holland PowerStar 120: the standard version with a power shuttle and standard lift.
• New Holland PowerStar 110 Electro Command: the Electro Command model with slightly less power.
• New Holland Workmaster utility comparison: the value utility alternative.
• New Holland brand page: the full New Holland lineup on Aglist.

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