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

New Holland TJ500 tractor photo
2004 - 2005 TJ I SeriesFour-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor TJ I Series Four-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor
Production
Manufacturer
New Holland
Four-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor
Built in Fargo, North Dakota, USA
Variants
STX500
similar CaseIH model
New Holland TJ500 Engine
Cummins 14.9L 6-cyl diesel
Fuel tank
300 gal 1135.5 L
Engine details ...
New Holland TJ500 Transmission
16-speed full power shift
Transmission details ...
New Holland TJ500 Power
Engine
500 hp 372.9 kW
PTO (claimed)
440 hp 328.1 kW
Mechanical
Four-wheel drive
Final drives
compound planetary
Hydraulic wet disc brakes
Cab standard
Hydraulics
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)
Rear PTO
independent OptOptional
Rear PTO Type
1000 (1.75)
Dimensions & Tires
Wheelbase
154 inches 391 cm
Front tire
18.4R46
Rear tire
18.4R46
Full dimensions and tires ...
Electrical
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
Ag front
18.4R46
Ag rear
18.4R46
Dimensions
Wheelbase
154 inches 391 cm
Length
317.5 inches 806 cm
Height
152.1 inches 386 cm

Photos

New Holland TJ500 tractor photo

New Holland TJ500 tractor photo

Recommended Implements & Sizing Guide

Engineering recommendations for New Holland TJ500 based on its 500 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 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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