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.

Engine Power
Diesel (listed): 165 hp / 123.0 kW
Fuel & Capacities
85 gal 321.7 L
Transmission
Power Command
Operating Weight
11023 to 14455 pounds

Overview

New Holland TM165 tractor photo
2000 - 2002 TM SeriesRow-Crop tractor TM Series Row-Crop tractor
Production
Manufacturer
New Holland
Row-Crop tractor
Built in Basildon, England
New Holland TM165 Engine
New Holland 7.5L 6-cyl diesel
Engine details ...
New Holland TM165 Power
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
Two- or four-wheel drive
Power steering
Hydraulic wet disc brakes
Cab standard.
Capacity
Fuel
85 gal 321.7 L
Hydraulic system
26.5 gal 100.3 L
Hydraulics
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
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)
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
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
Ground
negative
Charging system
alternator
Charging amps
120
Batteries
2
Battery CCA
900
Battery volts
12
References
TM165 references literature
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
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.
TM165 Range Command power shift speeds

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
Standard tires (ag)
Front: 480/70R-28. Rear: 580/70R-38
Dimensions
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
2WD Shipping
11023 lbs 5000 kg
4WD Shipping
12125 lbs 5499 kg
Operating
14455 lbs 6556 kg
New Holland TM165 Height
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
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

New Holland TM165 tractor photo

New Holland TM165 tractor photo

Recommended Implements & Sizing Guide

Engineering recommendations for New Holland TM165 based on its 165 HP power envelope and ASAE agricultural standards.

Implement & OperationRecommended SizeWorkload RatingEngineering Notes
Moldboard PlowPrimary Tillage
5 to 7 Bottom (18")5 - 7 铧 (45 cm)Commercial / Field ScaleLarge 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 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
15 to 22 ft Folding Disc4.5 - 6.7 m 折叠式圆盘耙Commercial / Field ScaleWide 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 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 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).

Estimated 75% Load Fuel Burn~8.6 gal/hr (32.5 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 TM165 Specification Unit Converter

Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for New Holland TM165.

Converted Equivalents:

Horsepower (HP)165 hp
Kilowatts (kW)123 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)167.3 PS

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