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 rated power output is 285 hp 212.5 kW. Transmission: 24 forward and 6 reverse. Operating weight: 20200 to 21175 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
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
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
Transmission
Type	creeper
Gears	24 forward and 6 reverse
With 20.8R42 rear tires.

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