New Holland TG255

The New Holland TG255 is a tractor produced by New Holland. It is equipped with a 505 ci 8.3 L engine. The rated power output is 255 hp 190.2 kW. Transmission: 24 forward and 6 reverse. Operating weight: 20200 to 21250 pounds.

Overview

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

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

Variants
MX255	similar CaseIH model

New Holland TG255 Engine
CDC 8.3L 6-cyl diesel
Fuel tank	160 gal 605.6 L
Engine details ...

New Holland TG255 Power
Engine	255 hp 190.2 kW
PTO (claimed)	215 hp 160.3 kW
Drawbar (tested)	179.63 hp 134.0 kW
PTO (tested)	246.00 hp 183.4 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)	14970 lbs 6790 kg
	17920 lbsOptOptional 8128 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	20200 to 21250 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 aftercooled diesel, 6-cylinder 24-valve, liquid-cooled inline
Displacement	505 ci 8.3 L
Bore/Stroke	4.488x5.315 inches 114 x 135 mm
Power	255 hp 190.2 kW
Air cleaner	dry two-stage
Compression	17:1
Rated RPM	2200
Idle RPM	850-2410
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 TG255 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 TG255 Weight
Shipping	20200 lbs (Standard axle) 9162 kg
	21000 lbs (Suspended axle) 9525 kg
	20447 lbs (SuperSteer axle) 9274 kg
Operating	21250 lbs 9639 kg
Ballasted	28460 lbs 12909 kg

Tests

OCED Tractor Test 1831
Diesel 18-speed 4WD September 18 - October 27, 2003 Link: OCED Tractor Test 1831 file
PTO performance
Max power	246.00 hp 183.4 kW
Fuel use	13.5 gal/hour 51.1 l/hour
Power at rated engine speed	216.48 hp 161.4 kW
Fuel use	12.4 gal/hour 46.9 l/hour
Power at rated PTO speed	245.98 hp 183.4 kW
Fuel use	13.5 gal/hour 51.1 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power	179.63 hp 134.0 kW
Fuel use	12.4 gal/hour 46.9 l/hour
Gear 7 used for power test.
Max pull	20629 lbs 9357 kg
Gear 5 used for pull test.

Photos

New Holland TG255 tractor photo