New Holland TG285 Specs ( 2002-2006 )
Overview
The New Holland TG285 is a 4WD row-crop tractor produced from 2002 to 2006 in Racine, Wisconsin, powered by an 8.3L 6-cylinder CDC turbocharged aftercooled diesel engine. It features an 18-speed full power shift transmission and a closed-center load sensing hydraulic system with a rated pump flow of 38.6 gpm. The tractor's weight ranges from a 20,200-pound shipping weight to a maximum ballasted weight of 31,355 pounds.
Ideal Applications
Tested Performance Data:
In OCED Tractor Test 1832, the TG285 achieved a maximum PTO power of 274.82 hp and a maximum drawbar pull of 20,744 lbs using Gear 6.
Transmission and Axle Layout:
The mechanical configuration includes a standard 18-speed full power shift transmission with an optional 24-speed creeper and a 4WD front axle available in SuperSteer or TerraGlide variants.
Hydraulic and Lift Specifications:
The hydraulic system operates at 2,930 psi with electronic draft control, supporting a rear lift capacity of 15,970 lbs and an optional front lift capacity of 9,185 lbs.
Production
| Description | Row-Crop tractor / Built in Racine, Wisconsin, USA |
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| Manufacturer | New Holland (a part of CNH) |
Engine
| Engine type | CDC 8.3L 6-cyl diesel |
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| Fuel tank | 160 gal (605.6 L) |
| Air cleaner | dry two-stage |
| Bore/Stroke | 4.488x5.315 inches (114 x 135 mm) |
| Compression | 17:1 |
| Description | CDC / turbocharged aftercooled diesel / 6-cylinder 24-valve / liquid-cooled inline |
| Displacement | 505 ci (8.3 L) |
| Exhaust valve clearance | 0.020 inches*Cold (0.508 mm) |
| Firing order | 1-5-3-6-2-4 |
| Idle RPM | 850-2410 |
| Intake valve clearance | 0.010 inches*Cold (0.254 mm) |
| Power | 285 hp (212.5 kW) |
| Rated RPM | 2200 |
| Starter volts | 12 |
| Drawbar (tested) | 204.52 hp (152.5 kW) |
| PTO (claimed) | 240 hp (179.0 kW) |
| PTO (tested) | 274.82 hp (204.9 kW) |
Transmission
| Clutch | electro-hydraulic wet disc |
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| Gears | 18 forward and 4 reverse / 24 forward and 6 reverse |
| Type | full power shift / creeper |
| Transmission type | 18-speed full power shift / 24-speed creeper |
| Transmission type | 18-speed full power shift / 24-speed creeper |
Mechanical
| Cab | Cab standard with air-conditioning. |
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| Description | Power steering / Hydraulic wet disc brakes |
| Differential lock | electro-hydraulic |
| Drive type | Four-wheel drive |
Hydraulics
| Pressure | 2930 psi (202.0 bar) |
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| Pump flow | 38.6 gpm (146.1 lpm) |
| Type | closed center load sensing |
| Valves | 3 to 5 |
Hitch
| Control | position and electronic draft control |
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| Front Hitch | IIIN OptOptional |
| Front lift (at 24"/610mm) | 9185 lbs (4166 kg) |
| Rear lift (at 24"/610mm) | 15970 lbs (7243 kg) |
| Rear Type | III/IIIN |
PTO
| Clutch | electro-hydraulic |
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| Engine RPM | 540@2000 |
| Rear PTO | independent |
| Rear PTO Type | 1000 (1.75) |
Electrical
| Batteries | 2 |
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| Battery CCA | 1000 |
| Battery Group | 31 |
| Battery volts | 12 |
| Charging amps | 135 |
| Charging system | alternator |
| Ground | negative |
Dimensions & Tires
| Front axle | 4WD / SuperSteer / TerraGlide |
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| Ground clearance | 16.8 inches (42 cm) |
| Height | 123.9 inches (314 cm) |
| Length | 204.3 inches (518 cm) |
| Rear tread | 64 to 129 inches (162 to 327 cm) |
| Wheelbase | 121.2 inches (307 cm) |
| Front tire | 16.9R30 |
| Rear tire | 20.8R42 |
| Weight | 20200 to 21175 pounds |
| Wheelbase | 121.2 inches (307 cm) |
| Standard tires (ag) | Front: 16.9R30. Rear: 20.8R42 |
New Holland TG285 Weight
| Ballasted | 31355 lbs*Weight with fluid-filled dual 520/85R42 rear tires and front and rear cast iron weights. (14222 kg) |
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| Operating | 21175 lbs (9604 kg) |
| Shipping | 20200 lbs (Standard axle) (9162 kg) |
New Holland TG285 attachments
| Description | front-end loader |
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OCED Tractor Test 1832
| Description | Diesel 18-speed 4WDSeptember 11 - October 27, 2003Link: OCED Tractor Test 1832 file / PTO performance / Drawbar performance / Gear 7 used for power test. / Gear 6 used for pull test. |
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| Fuel use | 14.8 gal/hour (56.0 l/hour) / 13.4 gal/hour (50.7 l/hour) / 14.8 gal/hour (56.0 l/hour) / 13.5 gal/hour (51.1 l/hour) |
| Max power | 274.82 hp (204.9 kW) / 204.52 hp (152.5 kW) |
| Max pull | 20744 lbs (9409 kg) |
| Power at rated engine speed | 241.55 hp (180.1 kW) |
| Power at rated PTO speed | 274.82 hp (204.9 kW) |
References
| Description | TG Tractors published in 2002, by New Holland / TG Tractors published in 2003, by New Holland |
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Speeds
| Description | With 20.8R42 rear tires. |
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Variants
| MX285 | similar CaseIH model |
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