New Holland TG285

The New Holland TG285 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): 285 hp / 212.5 kW. Transmission: 24 forward and 6 reverse. Operating weight: 20200 to 21175 pounds.

Engine Power
Diesel (listed): 285 hp / 212.5 kW
Fuel & Capacities
160 gal 605.6 L
Transmission
24 forward and 6 reverse
Operating Weight
20200 to 21175 pounds

Overview

New Holland TG285 tractor photo
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
MX285
similar CaseIH model
New Holland TG285 Engine
CDC 8.3L 6-cyl diesel
Fuel tank
160 gal 605.6 L
Engine details ...
New Holland TG285 Power
Engine
285 hp 212.5 kW
PTO (claimed)
240 hp 179.0 kW
Drawbar (tested)
204.52 hp 152.5 kW
PTO (tested)
274.82 hp 204.9 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)
15970 lbs 7243 kg
17920 lbsOptOptional 8128 kg
16350 lbs (Europe) 7416 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 21175 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
TG285 references literature
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
285 hp 212.5 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
TG285  full power shift speeds
Transmission
Type
creeper
Gears
24 forward and 6 reverse
With 20.8R42 rear tires.
TG285  creeper speeds

Dimensions

New Holland TG285 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
Rear tread
64 to 129 inches 162 to 327 cm
New Holland TG285 Weight
Shipping
20200 lbs (Standard axle) 9162 kg
21000 lbs (Suspended axle) 9525 kg
20447 lbs (SuperSteer axle) 9274 kg
Operating
21175 lbs 9604 kg
Ballasted
31355 lbs*Weight with fluid-filled dual 520/85R42 rear tires and front and rear cast iron weights. 14222 kg

Tests

OCED Tractor Test 1832
Diesel 18-speed 4WD September 11 - October 27, 2003 Link: OCED Tractor Test 1832 file
PTO performance
Max power
274.82 hp 204.9 kW
Fuel use
14.8 gal/hour 56.0 l/hour
Power at rated engine speed
241.55 hp 180.1 kW
Fuel use
13.4 gal/hour 50.7 l/hour
Power at rated PTO speed
274.82 hp 204.9 kW
Fuel use
14.8 gal/hour 56.0 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power
204.52 hp 152.5 kW
Fuel use
13.5 gal/hour 51.1 l/hour
Gear 7 used for power test.
Max pull
20744 lbs 9409 kg
Gear 6 used for pull test.

Photos

New Holland TG285 tractor photo

New Holland TG285 tractor photo

Recommended Implements & Sizing Guide

Engineering recommendations for New Holland TG285 based on its 285 HP power envelope and ASAE agricultural standards.

Implement & OperationRecommended SizeWorkload RatingEngineering Notes
Moldboard PlowPrimary Tillage
8+ Bottom On-Land Hitch8+ 铧重型机外牵引犁Commercial / Field ScaleHigh 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 ScaleLarge commercial field and roadside mowing operations.
Rotary TillerSeedbed Prep
90 to 120 in Heavy Duty230 - 300 cm 重型旋耕机Commercial / Field ScaleDeep 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 ScaleBroad-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 ScaleHigh-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 TG285.

Estimated Continuous Field Runtime: 10.8 hrs

Approximately 10.8 hours of continuous field operation at ~75% rated power on a full tank (160 gal / 605.7 L).

Estimated 75% Load Fuel Burn~14.8 gal/hr (56.1 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

New Holland TG285 Specification Unit Converter

Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for New Holland TG285.

Converted Equivalents:

Horsepower (HP)285 hp
Kilowatts (kW)212.5 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)289 PS

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