New Holland TG285 Row-Crop tractor Specs & Features

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New Holland TG285 Row-Crop tractor Technical Specifications

New Holland TG285 is a Row-Crop tractor that was produced by the John Deere between 2002 – 2006.

Below you will find detailed technical specifications for New Holland TG285 covering engine types, horsepower ratings, weight, height, fuel type and tank volume, oil capacity and type, hydraulic system diagram, wiring diagram, battery specs, etc.

New Holland TG285 Production

Manufacturer:
Manufacturer:	New Holland
Type:	Row-Crop tractor
Factory:	Racine, Wisconsin, USA

New Holland TG285 Power

Engine:
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

New Holland TG285 Electrical

Ground:	negative
Charging system:	alternator
Charging amps:	135
Batteries:	2
Battery CCA:	1000
Battery volts:	12
Battery Group:	31

New Holland TG285 Mechanical

Chassis:

4×4 MFWD 4WD

Steering:

power

Brakes:

hydraulic wet disc

Cab:

Cab standard with air-conditioning.

Transmissions:

18-speed full power shift

24-speed creeper

Hydraulics

Type:	closed center load sensing
Valves:	3 to 5
Pump flow:	38.6 gpm 146.1 lpm
	68 gpm 257.4 lpm *With optional Mega Flow

Tracktor Hitch

Rear Type:	III/IIIN
Control:	position and electronic draft control
Rear lift:	15970 lbs 7243 kg
	17920 lbs 8128 kg *Optional

Power Take-off (PTO)

Rear PTO:	independent
Rear RPM:	1000
	540/1000*Optional

New Holland TG285 Engine detail

Engine Detail
CDC
turbocharged diesel
6-cylinder
liquid-cooled
Displacement:	505 ci 8.3 L
Bore/Stroke:	4.488×5.315 inches 114 x 135 mm
Power:	285 hp 212.5 kW
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 0.254 mm *Cold
Exhaust valve clearance:	0.020 inches 0.508 mm *Cold

New Holland TG285 Transmission overview

Engine Oil

Type:	full power shift
Gears:	18 forward and 4 reverse
Clutch:	electro-hydraulic wet disc

New Holland TG285 Dimensions

Wheelbase:	129.3 inches 328 cm
Operating weight:	21175 lbs 9604 kg
Ballasted weight:	31355 lbs 14222 kg *Weight with fluid-filled dual 520/85R42 rear tires and front and rear cast iron weights.
Front axle:	4WD
Front axle:	SuperSteer
Front axle:	TerraGlide
Rear tread:	64 to 129 inches 162 to 327 cm

New Holland TG285 Tests

OCED Tractor Test 1832

OCED Tractor Test 1832
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.

FAQ

Is New Holland TG285 a good tractor?

The New Holland TG285 is one of the great tractors in the New Holland stable, and it has earned New Holland a fantastic reputation.

How much oil does a New Holland TG285 take?

Check out the New Holland TG285 oil capacity and oil type in the engine specs section as it may vary across the engines. Keep in mind, that older models might have their oil capacity increased over time. You may compare between the early and late oil capacity.

Do tractors have VIN numbers?

Every tractor has a VIN number. The number is usually engraved below the driver’s seat. Tractor manufacturers put the number in different places on the tractor body.

What was the last year New Holland made the TG255

The New Holland TG285 was an agricultural tractor model made from 2002 – 2006