New Holland TG230

The New Holland TG230 is a tractor produced by New Holland. It is equipped with a 505 ci 8.3 L engine. The listed engine power is Diesel (listed): 230 hp / 171.5 kW. Transmission: 24 forward and 6 reverse. Operating weight: 19582 to 20382 pounds.

Engine Power

Diesel (listed): 230 hp / 171.5 kW

Fuel & Capacities

130 gal 492.1 L

Transmission

24 forward and 6 reverse

Operating Weight

19582 to 20382 pounds

Overview

	2002 - 2006 TG SeriesRow-Crop tractor TG Series Row-Crop tractor

Production
Manufacturer	New Holland (a part of CNH)
Row-Crop tractor
Built in Racine, Wisconsin, USA

Variants
MX230	similar CaseIH model

New Holland TG230 Engine
CDC 8.3L 6-cyl diesel
Fuel tank	130 gal 492.1 L
	160 galOptOptional 605.6 L
Engine details ...

New Holland TG230 Power
Engine	230 hp 171.5 kW
PTO (claimed)	190 hp 141.7 kW
Drawbar (tested)	163.29 hp 121.8 kW
PTO (tested)	216.31 hp 161.3 kW
Performance test details ...

Mechanical
Four-wheel drive
Differential lock	electro-hydraulic
Power steering
Hydraulic wet disc brakes
Cab standard with air-conditioning.

Hydraulics
Type	closed center load sensing
Pressure	2930 psi 202.0 bar
Valves	3 to 5
Pump flow	38.6 gpm 146.1 lpm
	68 gpm*With optional Mega Flow 257.4 lpm

Tractor hitch
Rear Type	III/IIIN
Control	position and electronic draft control
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)	13960 lbs 6332 kg
	15970 lbsOptOptional 7243 kg
	14780 lbs (Europe) 6704 kg
Front Hitch	IIIN OptOptional
Front lift (at 24"/610mm)	9185 lbs 4166 kg
	9450 lbs (SuperSteer) 4286 kg

Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear PTO	independent
Clutch	electro-hydraulic
Rear PTO Type	1000 (1.75)
	540/1000 (1.375)OptOptional
Engine RPM	540@2000
	1000@2000

Dimensions & Tires
Wheelbase	121.2 inches 307 cm
	129.3 inches (SuperSteer) 328 cm
Weight	19582 to 20382 pounds
Front tire	16.9R30
Rear tire	20.8R42
Full dimensions and tires ...

Electrical
Ground	negative
Charging system	alternator
Charging amps	135
Batteries	2
Battery CCA	1000
Battery volts	12
Battery Group	31

References

TG Tractors published in 2002, by New Holland
TG Tractors published in 2003, by New Holland

Engine

Engine Detail — 505 ci / 8.3 L Diesel

Manufacturer	CDC
Configuration	turbocharged diesel, 6-cylinder 12-valve, liquid-cooled inline
Displacement	505 ci 8.3 L
Bore/Stroke	4.488x5.315 inches 114 x 135 mm
Power	230 hp 171.5 kW
Air cleaner	dry two-stage
Compression	18:1
Rated RPM	2200
Idle RPM	850-2485
Firing order	1-5-3-6-2-4
Starter volts	12
Intake valve clearance	0.010 inches*Cold 0.254 mm
Exhaust valve clearance	0.020 inches*Cold 0.508 mm

Transmission

Transmission options
18-speed full power shift
24-speed creeper

Transmission — 18 forward and 4 reverse full power shift

Type	full power shift
Gears	18 forward and 4 reverse
Clutch	electro-hydraulic wet disc

Transmission
Type	creeper
Gears	24 forward and 6 reverse
With 20.8R42 rear tires.

Dimensions

New Holland TG230 Tires
Standard tires (ag)	Front: 16.9R30. Rear: 20.8R42

Dimensions
Wheelbase	121.2 inches 307 cm
	129.3 inches (SuperSteer) 328 cm
Length	204.3 inches 518 cm
Height	123.9 inches 314 cm
Ground clearance	16.8 inches 42 cm
Front axle	4WD
Front axle	SuperSteer
Front axle	TerraGlide

New Holland TG230 Weight
Shipping	19582 lbs (Standard axle) 8882 kg
	20382 lbs (Suspended axle) 9245 kg
	19975 lbs (SuperSteer axle) 9060 kg
Operating	20340 lbs 9226 kg
Ballasted	25305 lbs 11478 kg

Tests

OCED Tractor Test 1830
Diesel 18-speed 4WD September 24 - October 27, 2003 Link: OCED Tractor Test 1830 file
PTO performance
Max power	216.31 hp 161.3 kW
Fuel use	12.2 gal/hour 46.2 l/hour
Power at rated engine speed	193.40 hp 144.2 kW
Fuel use	12.8 gal/hour 48.4 l/hour
Power at rated PTO speed	213.61 hp 159.3 kW
Fuel use	12.8 gal/hour 48.4 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power	163.29 hp 121.8 kW
Fuel use	12.9 gal/hour 48.8 l/hour
Gear 7 used for power test.
Max pull	19826 lbs 8993 kg
Gear 4 used for pull test.

Photos

New Holland TG230 tractor photo

Recommended Implements & Sizing Guide

Engineering recommendations for New Holland TG230 based on its 230 HP power envelope and ASAE agricultural standards.

Implement & Operation	Recommended Size	Workload Rating	Engineering Notes
Moldboard PlowPrimary Tillage	8+ Bottom On-Land Hitch8+ 铧重型机外牵引犁	Commercial / Field Scale	High horsepower articulated/4WD field plowing.
Rotary Cutter / MowerMowing & Clearing	15 to 20 ft Batwing4.6 - 6.1 m 宽幅折叠翼	Commercial / Field Scale	Large commercial field and roadside mowing operations.
Rotary TillerSeedbed Prep	90 to 120 in Heavy Duty230 - 300 cm 重型旋耕机	Commercial / Field Scale	Deep intensive seedbed preparation for commercial row crops.
Disc HarrowSecondary Tillage	24 to 36 ft Heavy Duty Field Disc7.3 - 11.0 m 超宽重型整地耙	Commercial / Field Scale	Broad-acre grain tillage for high-drawbar tractors.
Hay BalerHay & Forage	Large Square Baler (3x4 or 4x4)大方捆商用打捆机 (1.2x1.2 m)	Commercial / Field Scale	High-capacity commercial forage harvesting (1000 RPM PTO).

Sizing & Soil Condition NoteActual implement sizing varies depending on local soil conditions (heavy clay vs sandy loam), field slope, and operating speed. Heavy tillage implements may require front ballast weights and wheel weights.

Fluids, Capacities & Working Autonomy

Standard fluid requirements, service intervals, and continuous runtime estimates for New Holland TG230.

Estimated Continuous Field Runtime: 10.9 hrs

Approximately 10.9 hours of continuous field operation at ~75% rated power on a full tank (130 gal / 492.1 L).

Estimated 75% Load Fuel Burn~12 gal/hr (45.3 L/hr)

Engine Crankcase Oil

SAE 15W-40 (Heavy Duty Diesel)

Standard Spec: API CK-4 / CJ-4 Heavy Duty

Service Interval: 150 – 250 Hours

Transmission & Hydraulic System

UTTO (Universal Tractor Transmission Oil)

Standard Spec: ISO VG 46 / 68 (Wet Brake & Trans Compatible)

Service Interval: 600 – 1000 Hours

Engine Cooling System

50/50 Ethylene Glycol Pre-mix

Standard Spec: ASTM D6210 / Heavy-Duty OAT Antifreeze

Service Interval: 2 Years / 1500 Hours