New Holland TJ500
The New Holland TJ500 is a tractor produced by New Holland. It is equipped with a 912 ci 14.9 L engine. The listed engine power is Diesel (listed): 500 hp / 372.9 kW. Transmission: 16 forward and 2 reverse.
Engine Power
Diesel (listed): 500 hp / 372.9 kW
Fuel & Capacities
300 gal
1135.5 L
Transmission
16 forward and 2 reverse
Overview
![]() | 2004 - 2005
TJ I SeriesFour-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor
TJ I Series
Four-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor |
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Production | |
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Manufacturer | New Holland |
Four-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor | |
Built in Fargo, North Dakota, USA | |
Variants | |
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STX500 | similar CaseIH model |
New Holland TJ500 Engine | |
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Cummins 14.9L 6-cyl diesel | |
Fuel tank | 300 gal
1135.5 L |
Engine details ... | |
New Holland TJ500 Transmission | |
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16-speed full power shift | |
Transmission details ... |
New Holland TJ500 Power | |
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Engine | 500 hp
372.9 kW |
PTO (claimed) | 440 hp
328.1 kW |
Mechanical | |
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Four-wheel drive | |
Final drives | compound planetary |
Hydraulic wet disc brakes | |
Cab standard | |
Hydraulics | |
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Type | closed center load sensing |
Rear valves | 4 to 7 |
SCV flow | 35 gpm
132.5 lpm |
Total flow | 42 gpm
159.0 lpm |
57 gpmOptOptional
215.7 lpm | |
92 gpmOptOptional
348.2 lpm | |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Rear PTO | independent OptOptional |
Rear PTO Type | 1000 (1.75) |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Wheelbase | 154 inches
391 cm |
Front tire | 18.4R46 |
Rear tire | 18.4R46 |
Full dimensions and tires ... | |
Electrical | |
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Ground | negative |
Charging system | alternator |
Charging amps | 135 |
185 OptOptional | |
Battery CCA | 1000 |
Battery volts | 12 |
Engine
Engine Detail — 912 ci / 14.9 L Diesel
Manufacturer | Cummins QSX 15 |
Configuration | turbocharged aftercooled diesel, 6-cylinder, liquid-cooled inline |
Displacement | 912 ci
14.9 L |
Bore/Stroke | 5.39x6.65 inches
137 x 169 mm |
Power | 500 hp
372.9 kW |
Rated RPM | 2000 |
Torque | 1743 lb-ft
2363.5 Nm |
Starter volts | 24 |
Oil capacity | 52 qts
49.2 L |
Coolant capacity | 21.1 qts
20.0 L |
Transmission
Transmission — 16 forward and 2 reverse full power shift
Type | full power shift |
Gears | 16 forward and 2 reverse |
Clutch | electro-hydraulic wet disc |
Dimensions
New Holland TJ500 Tires | |
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Ag front | 18.4R46 |
Ag rear | 18.4R46 |
Dimensions | |
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Wheelbase | 154 inches
391 cm |
Length | 317.5 inches
806 cm |
Height | 152.1 inches
386 cm |
Photos
Recommended Implements & Sizing Guide
Engineering recommendations for New Holland TJ500 based on its 500 HP power envelope and ASAE agricultural standards.
| Implement & Operation | Recommended Size | Workload Rating | Engineering Notes |
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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 TJ500.
Estimated Continuous Field Runtime: 11.5 hrs
Approximately 11.5 hours of continuous field operation at ~75% rated power on a full tank (300 gal / 1135.6 L).
Estimated 75% Load Fuel Burn~26 gal/hr (98.4 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 TJ500 Specification Unit Converter
Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for New Holland TJ500.
Converted Equivalents:
Horsepower (HP)500 hp
Kilowatts (kW)372.8 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)506.9 PS
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