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.
Overview
![]() | 2002 - 2006
TG SeriesRow-Crop tractor
TG Series
Row-Crop tractor |
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Production | |
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Manufacturer | New Holland (a part of CNH) |
Row-Crop tractor | |
Built in Racine, Wisconsin, USA | |
Variants | |
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MX285 | similar CaseIH model |
New Holland TG285 Engine | |
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CDC 8.3L 6-cyl diesel | |
Fuel tank | 160 gal
605.6 L |
Engine details ... | |
New Holland TG285 Power | |
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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 | |
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Four-wheel drive | |
Differential lock | electro-hydraulic |
Power steering | |
Hydraulic wet disc brakes | |
Cab standard with air-conditioning. | |
Hydraulics | |
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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 | |
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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) | |
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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 | |
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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 | |
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Ground | negative |
Charging system | alternator |
Charging amps | 135 |
Batteries | 2 |
Battery CCA | 1000 |
Battery volts | 12 |
Battery Group | 31 |
References | |
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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 | |
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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 |
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Transmission | |
Type | creeper |
Gears | 24 forward and 6 reverse |
With 20.8R42 rear tires. | |
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Dimensions
New Holland TG285 Tires | |
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Standard tires (ag) | Front: 16.9R30. Rear: 20.8R42 |
Dimensions | |
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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 | |
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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 | |
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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
Recommended Implements & Sizing Guide
Engineering recommendations for New Holland TG285 based on its 285 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). |
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).
Engine Crankcase Oil
Transmission & Hydraulic System
Engine Cooling System
New Holland TG285 Specification Unit Converter
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