Introduction
New Holland’s PowerStar series is the brand’s premium utility tractor line, built around power, operator comfort, and integrated technology, with eight models from 65 to 120 horsepower. For a prairie mixed, dairy, or livestock farm, a PowerStar is the well-equipped everyday tractor for loader work, hay production, and field chores, sitting above the value Workmaster utility range in refinement and features. The eight models fall into three groups, and understanding them is the key to choosing: the smaller models, the larger next-generation models, and the Electro Command flagships with their much greater lift.
This guide works through the choice in order: which of the three groups fits your work, how much power you need within it, and where the Electro Command’s semi-powershift and high lift change the decision. We will point you to each model along the way and finish with a full comparison table grouped by range. The short version: the 65 and 75 are the smaller PowerStars, the 90, 100, 110, and 120 are the larger next-generation models with the VisionView cab, and the 110 and 120 Electro Command add a semi-powershift transmission and more than 10,000 lb of rear lift.
Because the models differ by group, power, and features rather than one being better than another, the goal here is to match the right PowerStar to your work.
The three PowerStar groups
Before the individual choices, it helps to see how the eight models divide into three groups, because that frames the whole decision.
The smaller models, the PowerStar 65 and PowerStar 75, use a four-cylinder FPT engine, a 12×12 power shuttle transmission, and offer a choice of a flat-deck ROPS platform or the VisionView cab. They bring premium utility features to a smaller size, suited to smaller mixed and livestock farms.
The larger next-generation models, the PowerStar 90, 100, 110, and 120, step up to a bigger four-cylinder engine and next-generation updates like the VisionView cab, a multi-connection coupler for easier loader work, and a heavy-duty four-wheel-drive axle. These are the core of the range for farms needing more power.
The Electro Command models, the PowerStar 110 Electro Command and 120 Electro Command, sit at the top, adding a 16×16 Electro Command semi-powershift transmission and a rear lift of more than 10,000 lb, nearly double the standard models, for hauling the heaviest feed and bales.
Question 1: Which group fits your work?
The first decision is which of the three groups suits you, because it sets the size, features, and capability.
Choose the smaller models if you want premium utility features at a smaller size. The PowerStar 65 and 75 bring the power shuttle, the VisionView cab option, and PowerStar comfort to smaller mixed and livestock farms, at the more capable end of the smaller utility class.
Choose the larger next-generation models if you need more power with the full next-generation platform. The PowerStar 90, 100, 110, and 120 step up to a bigger engine, the VisionView cab, the multi-connection coupler, and a heavy-duty four-wheel-drive axle, covering the core of what most farms need from a premium utility tractor.
Choose the Electro Command models if you need to haul heavy feed and bales or want a semi-powershift transmission. The 110 and 120 Electro Command add the 16×16 semi-powershift and a rear lift of more than 10,000 lb, nearly double the standard models, which is the reason to choose them for heavy dairy, livestock, and hay work.
Question 2: How much power do you need?
Within your chosen group, power is the next decision, stepping up through the range.
The smaller models run at around 65 and 74 horsepower for the 65 and 75. The larger next-generation models step up through roughly 90, 100, 110, and 120 horsepower, so you can match the engine to your work, with the 120 topping the standard range at around 117 horsepower and 100 PTO horsepower. The Electro Command models come at 110 and 120 horsepower, with 85 and 99 PTO horsepower respectively, pairing that power with their high lift.
As a rough guide, match the power to your heaviest regular work: smaller mixed farms and lighter work suit the 65 and 75, general farm work points to the 90 through 120, and the heaviest lifting and hauling, especially in dairy and livestock, points to the Electro Command models.
Question 3: Power shuttle or Electro Command, and how much lift?
Two linked features often decide between the standard models and the Electro Command, so they are worth calling out.
The standard PowerStar models, the 65 through 120, use a 12×12 power shuttle transmission, which changes direction without clutching and suits loader work and general use well. The Electro Command models step up to a 16×16 Electro Command semi-powershift, which shifts through gears under power without clutching, giving smoother, less tiring operation for heavy work and haulage. If you work the tractor hard all day at high capacity, the semi-powershift is a real advantage.
The lift difference is the bigger one. The standard models carry the range’s standard rear lift, while the Electro Command models lift more than 10,000 lb, nearly double, which gives the capability to haul heavier feed loads and bales than any other utility tractor in the class. For a dairy or livestock operation moving heavy round bales and feed, that lift is often the deciding factor, and it is the main reason to choose an Electro Command over a standard PowerStar of the same power.
Full New Holland PowerStar comparison chart
The eight models grouped by range. Power, transmission, and lift are shown so you can line them up by your work.
| Model | Group | Power | Transmission | Rear lift |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PowerStar 65 | Smaller | ~65 hp | 12×12 power shuttle | Standard |
| PowerStar 75 | Smaller | 74 hp | 12×12 power shuttle | 3,664 lb |
| PowerStar 90 | Next-gen | ~86 hp | 12×12 power shuttle | Standard |
| PowerStar 100 | Next-gen | ~99 hp | 12×12 power shuttle | Standard |
| PowerStar 110 | Next-gen | ~107 hp | 12×12 power shuttle | Standard |
| PowerStar 120 | Next-gen | ~117 hp | 12×12 power shuttle | Standard |
| PowerStar 110 Electro Command | Electro Command | 110 hp | 16×16 semi-powershift | 10,000+ lb |
| PowerStar 120 Electro Command | Electro Command | 120 hp | 16×16 semi-powershift | 10,000+ lb |
Figures are drawn from New Holland and dealer sources and vary by configuration. Confirm exact specs and current pricing with your dealer.
Which PowerStar fits your work
For premium utility features at a smaller size, the PowerStar 65 and 75 bring the power shuttle, VisionView cab option, and PowerStar comfort to smaller mixed and livestock farms.
For more power with the full next-generation platform, the PowerStar 90, 100, 110, and 120 step up in engine and features, covering the core of what most farms need, with the 120 topping the standard range.
For the heaviest lifting and hauling, the 110 and 120 Electro Command add a semi-powershift transmission and more than 10,000 lb of rear lift, built for heavy dairy, livestock, and hay work.
The deciding path is straightforward: choose the group by your size and capability needs, pick the model by the power you need, and step up to an Electro Command if you need the high lift or the semi-powershift. For the value alternative to the PowerStar line, see the Workmaster utility comparison, for competing machines the Kubota tractors compared overview, and the full lineup on the New Holland brand page.
Frequently asked questions
How many PowerStar tractor models are there?
Eight, in three groups: the smaller PowerStar 65 and 75, the larger next-generation PowerStar 90, 100, 110, and 120, and the PowerStar 110 and 120 Electro Command. They span 65 to 120 horsepower, from smaller premium utility tractors to high-lift flagships.
What is the difference between the PowerStar and Workmaster utility ranges?
The PowerStar is New Holland’s premium utility line, with more refinement, comfort, and technology, including the VisionView cab and, on the top models, a semi-powershift transmission and high lift. The Workmaster utility range is the value line, covering utility work at lower prices. If you want the premium platform, the PowerStar is the choice; if value is the priority, the Workmaster range delivers for less.
What is the Electro Command in the PowerStar range?
The Electro Command is the top of the PowerStar series, offered as the 110 and 120 Electro Command. It adds a 16×16 Electro Command semi-powershift transmission and a rear lift of more than 10,000 lb, nearly double the standard PowerStar models, which gives the capability to haul heavier feed loads and bales than any other utility tractor in its class.
Which PowerStar has the most lift?
The Electro Command models, the 110 and 120 Electro Command, have a rear lift of more than 10,000 lb, nearly double the standard PowerStar models. If you need to haul heavy feed and bales, the Electro Command is the choice for lift.
Which PowerStar is best for a dairy or livestock farm?
It depends on your work and loads. For lighter work, the smaller or mid models cover it, but for hauling heavy feed and round bales, the 110 or 120 Electro Command, with more than 10,000 lb of rear lift and a semi-powershift transmission, is especially well suited to dairy and livestock operations. New Holland positions the Electro Command directly for crop, dairy, and livestock work.
What is the most powerful PowerStar tractor?
The PowerStar 120 Electro Command, at 120 horsepower with 99 PTO horsepower, combined with the semi-powershift transmission and more than 10,000 lb of rear lift, is the most capable model. Among the standard models, the PowerStar 120 tops the range at around 117 horsepower.
Keep comparing
- PowerStar 65, 75, 90, 100, 110, 120, 110 Electro Command, and 120 Electro Command: the PowerStar model pages.
- New Holland Workmaster utility comparison: the value utility alternative.
- Kubota tractors compared: competing utility tractors.
- New Holland brand page: the full New Holland lineup on Aglist.
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