New Holland TM165
The New Holland TM165 is a tractor produced by New Holland. It is equipped with a 456 ci 7.5 L engine. The listed engine power is Diesel (listed): 165 hp / 123.0 kW. Transmission: Power Command. Operating weight: 11023 to 14455 pounds.
Overview
![]() | 2000 - 2002
TM SeriesRow-Crop tractor
TM Series
Row-Crop tractor |
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Production | |
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Manufacturer | New Holland |
Row-Crop tractor | |
Built in Basildon, England | |
New Holland TM165 Engine | |
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New Holland 7.5L 6-cyl diesel | |
Engine details ... |
New Holland TM165 Power | |
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Engine | 165 hp
123.0 kW |
PTO (claimed) | 135 hp
100.7 kW |
Drawbar (tested) | 125.0 hp
93.2 kW |
PTO (tested) | 148.3 hp
110.6 kW |
Performance test details ... | |
Mechanical | |
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Two- or four-wheel drive | |
Power steering | |
Hydraulic wet disc brakes | |
Cab standard. |
Capacity | |
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Fuel | 85 gal
321.7 L |
Hydraulic system | 26.5 gal
100.3 L |
Hydraulics | |
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Type | closed-center load sensing (CCLS) |
Capacity | 26.5 gal
100.3 L |
Pressure | 2750 psi
189.6 bar |
Rear valves | 4 (max) |
Mid valves | 4 (max) |
Pump flow | 28 gpm
106.0 lpm |
Steering flow | 16.4 gpm
62.1 lpm |
Tractor hitch | |
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Rear Type | III/II |
Control | electronic lower-link draft sensing |
Rear lift | 11690 lbs
5302 kg |
Front Hitch | II |
Front lift | 7208 lbs
3269 kg |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Rear PTO | independent |
Clutch | electro-hydraulic wet disc |
Rear PTO Type | 540/1000 |
540/540E/1000 *Optional. Only available in select markets. | |
Engine RPM | 540@1970 |
540E@1546 | |
1000@2120 | |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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2WD Wheelbase | 108.1 inches
274 cm |
4WD Wheelbase | 107.2 inches
272 cm |
SuperSteer Wheelbase | 113.4 inches
288 cm |
Terraglide Wheelbase | 109.6 inches
278 cm |
Weight | 11023 to 14455 pounds |
Front tire | 480/70R-28 |
Rear tire | 580/70R-38 |
Full dimensions and tires ... | |
Electrical | |
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Ground | negative |
Charging system | alternator |
Charging amps | 120 |
Batteries | 2 |
Battery CCA | 900 |
Battery volts | 12 |
References | |
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92 to 135 PTO hp Tractors published in 2001, by New Holland | |
Operator's Manual TM115, TM125, TM135, TM150 and TM160 Tractors (604.53.261.00) published in 1999 |
Engine
Engine Detail — 456 ci / 7.5 L Diesel
Manufacturer | New Holland |
Configuration | turbocharged diesel, 6-cylinder, liquid-cooled |
Displacement | 456 ci
7.5 L |
Bore/Stroke | 4.40x5.00 inches
112 x 127 mm |
Power | 165 hp
123.0 kW |
Air cleaner | dual dry element |
Compression | 17.5:1 |
Rated RPM | 2300 |
Operating RPM | 1500-2200 |
Firing order | 1-5-3-6-2-4 |
Starter | electric |
Starter volts | 12 |
Coolant capacity | 27.5 qts
26.0 L |
Oil capacity | 20 qts
18.9 L |
Transmission
Transmission options | |
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18-speed power shift | |
18-speed full power shift |
Transmission — Range Command
Transmission | Range Command |
Type | power shift |
Gears | 18 forward and 6 reverse |
Clutch | electro-hydraulic wet disc |
Six power shift gears (1-6) in three ranges (A, B, C) with power shuttle. Push-button control for gear and range shifts. Left-hand shuttle lever. | |
With 580/70R-38 rear tires. | |
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Transmission — Power Command
Transmission | Power Command |
Type | full power shift |
Gears | 18 forward and 6 reverse |
Clutch | electro-hydraulic wet disc |
Power Command adds automatic, programmable, shifting to the six-gear, three-range transmission. | |
Dimensions
New Holland TM165 Tires | |
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Standard tires (ag) | Front: 480/70R-28. Rear: 580/70R-38 |
Dimensions | |
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2WD Wheelbase | 108.1 inches
274 cm |
4WD Wheelbase | 107.2 inches
272 cm |
SuperSteer Wheelbase | 113.4 inches
288 cm |
Terraglide Wheelbase | 109.6 inches
278 cm |
2WD Length | 180.5 inches
458 cm |
4WD Length | 185.7 inches
471 cm |
Terraglide Length | 188.1 inches
477 cm |
SuperSteer Length | 191.9 inches
487 cm |
Width | 79.2 inches
201 cm |
Clearance (front axle) | 16.2 inches
41 cm |
Clearance (drawbar) | 10.2 inches
25 cm |
Front axle | 2WD |
Front axle | 4WD |
Front axle | SuperSteer 4WD |
Front axle | TerraGlide 4WD inch diameter
0 mm |
Flange rear axle | |
Bar rear axle | 98 inch length
2489 mm |
Bar rear axle | 112 inch length
2844 mm |
2WD Front tread | 60.8 to 86.1 inches
154 to 218 cm |
4WD Front tread | 61.1 to 89.3 inches
155 to 226 cm |
Rear tread | 60.2 to 87.9 inches
152 to 223 cm |
Rear tread | 59.9 to 90.6 inches
152 to 230 cm (PAVT) |
Rear tread | 60.9 to 100.5 inches
154 to 255 cm (bar axle) |
Rear tread | 60.9 to 114.5 inches
154 to 290 cm (long bar) |
New Holland TM165 Weight | |
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2WD Shipping | 11023 lbs
5000 kg |
4WD Shipping | 12125 lbs
5499 kg |
Operating | 14455 lbs
6556 kg |
New Holland TM165 Height | |
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Cab | 113.4 inches
288 cm |
117.8 inches*Height with cab suspension.
299 cm | |
Exhaust | 118.9 inches
302 cm |
Tests
OCED Tractor Test 1909 | |
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Diesel 18-speed 4WD
February 2000 - April 2000,
Link: OCED Tractor Test 1909 file | |
PTO performance | |
Max power | 148.3 hp
110.6 kW |
Fuel use | 9.2 gal/hour
34.8 l/hour |
Power at rated engine speed | 143.5 hp
107.0 kW |
Fuel use | 9.3 gal/hour
35.2 l/hour |
Power at rated PTO speed | 147.8 hp
110.2 kW |
Fuel use | 0.1 gal/hour
0.4 l/hour |
Drawbar performance | |
Max power | 125.0 hp
93.2 kW |
Fuel use | 9.4 gal/hour
35.6 l/hour |
Gear 3B used for power test. | |
Max pull | 14615 lbs
6629 kg |
Gear 1A used for pull test. | |
Photos
Recommended Implements & Sizing Guide
Engineering recommendations for New Holland TM165 based on its 165 HP power envelope and ASAE agricultural standards.
| Implement & Operation | Recommended Size | Workload Rating | Engineering Notes |
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Moldboard PlowPrimary Tillage | 5 to 7 Bottom (18")5 - 7 铧 (45 cm) | Commercial / Field Scale | Large acreage tillage; requires front ballast weights. |
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 | 15 to 22 ft Folding Disc4.5 - 6.7 m 折叠式圆盘耙 | Commercial / Field Scale | Wide commercial field leveling; requires hydraulic remotes. |
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 TM165.
Estimated Continuous Field Runtime: 9.9 hrs
Approximately 9.9 hours of continuous field operation at ~75% rated power on a full tank (85 gal / 321.8 L).
Engine Crankcase Oil
Transmission & Hydraulic System
Engine Cooling System
New Holland TM165 Specification Unit Converter
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