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 listed engine power is Diesel (listed): 255 hp / 190.2 kW. Transmission: 24 forward and 6 reverse. Operating weight: 20200 to 21250 pounds.

Engine Power

Diesel (listed): 255 hp / 190.2 kW

Fuel & Capacities

160 gal 605.6 L

Transmission

24 forward and 6 reverse

Operating Weight

20200 to 21250 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
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

Recommended Implements & Sizing Guide

Engineering recommendations for New Holland TG255 based on its 255 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 TG255.

Estimated Continuous Field Runtime: 12.1 hrs

Approximately 12.1 hours of continuous field operation at ~75% rated power on a full tank (160 gal / 605.7 L).

Estimated 75% Load Fuel Burn~13.3 gal/hr (50.2 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