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New Holland TN65 Specs ( 1998-2003 )

Name: New Holland TN65
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Nebraska Test #358

NEW HOLLAND TN 65 DIESEL

Max Drawbar HP 46.0 hp

Max Pull 7,155 lbs

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Overview

The New Holland TN65 is a utility farm tractor produced between 1998 and 2003 in Jesi, Italy, featuring a 2.9L 3-cylinder Iveco diesel engine. The model is available in various configurations, including 2WD, 4WD, and SuperSteer variants with options for both open ROPS and enclosed cabs.

Ideal Applications

Tested Power Output: The TN65 recorded a maximum PTO performance of 52.8 hp and a maximum drawbar pull of 7,155 lbs during official OECD and Nebraska tractor testing.

Transmission and Drive Configuration: This tractor offers multiple transmission options including 8-speed, 16-speed, and 32-speed configurations with mechanical or power shuttle and available two-speed power shift.

Hydraulic and Hitch Capacity: Equipped with an open center hydraulic system providing a pump flow of 12.4 gpm, the TN65 features a Category II rear hitch with a lift capacity of 3,962 lbs at 24 inches.

Production

Description	Utility tractor / Built in Jesi, Italy
Manufacturer	New Holland

Engine

Engine type	Iveco 2.9L 3-cyl diesel
Air cleaner	dual paper elements
Bore/Stroke	4.094x4.528 inches (104 x 115 mm)
Compression	18:1
Description	Iveco 8035.05R / diesel / 3-cylinder / liquid-cooled
Displacement	179 ci (2.9 L)
Power (gross)	57 hp (42.5 kW)
Power (net)	53 hp (39.5 kW)
Rated RPM	2300
Starter volts	12
Torque	162 lb-ft (219.7 Nm)
Torque RPM	1400
Drawbar (tested)	46.0 hp (34.3 kW)
Engine (gross)	57 hp (42.5 kW)
Engine (net)	53 hp (39.5 kW)
PTO (claimed)	47 hp (35.0 kW)
PTO (tested)	52.8 hp (39.4 kW)

Transmission

Clutch	280mm dry disc / dry disc (mechanical shuttle) / dry disc (mechanical shuttle) / wet discs
Description	Four gears (1-4) in two ranges (A/B) with mechanical shuttle. Non-synchronized transmission, available only on the base TN65 model. / Four synchronized gears (1-4) in two ranges (A/B). Available as either mechanical shuttle or power shuttle. / Four synchronized gears (1-4) in four ranges (A-D). Available as either mechanical shuttle or power shuttle. Standard transmission on the TN55D and TN55S. / Four synchronized gears (1-4) in four ranges (A-D) with two-speed push-button power shift. Left-hand power shuttle.
Gears	8 forward and reverse / 8 forward and reverse / 16 forward and reverse / 32 forward and 16 reverse
Transmission	Synchro Command / Synchro Command Plus / Dual Command
Type	gear / partially synchronized / partially synchronized / two-speed power shift
Transmission type	8-speed gear / 8-speed partially synchronized / 16-speed partially synchronized / 32-speed two-speed power shift
Transmission type	8-speed gear / 8-speed partially synchronized / 16-speed partially synchronized / 32-speed two-speed power shift

Mechanical

Cab	Two-post folding ROPS. Cab optional.
Description	Power steering / Differential hydraulic wet disc brakes
Drive type	Two- or four-wheel drive
Final drives	planetary

Capacity

Fuel	19.5 gal (73.8 L)
Hydraulic system	11.1 gal (42.0 L)

Hydraulics

Capacity	11.1 gal (42.0 L)
Pressure	2755 psi (190.0 bar)
Pump flow	12.4 gpm (46.9 lpm)
Steering flow	7.2 gpm (27.3 lpm)
Type	open center
Valves	1 to 3

Hitch

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)	3962 lbs (1797 kg)
Rear Type	II

PTO

Clutch	dry disc
Rear PTO	independent
Rear PTO Type	540 (1.375)

Electrical

Battery CCA	730
Battery volts	12
Cab Charging amps	65
Charging system	alternator
Ground	negative
ROPS Charging amps	45

Dimensions & Tires

2WD Cab Wheelbase	83.9 inches (213 cm)
2WD ROPS Wheelbase	81.5 inches (207 cm)
4WD Cab Wheelbase	81.3 inches (206 cm)
4WD ROPS Wheelbase	78.9 inches (200 cm)
4WD SuperSteer Wheelbase	83.5 inches (212 cm)
Length	155 inches (393 cm)
Width	67.2 inches*Minimum width (170 cm)
2WD Cab Wheelbase	83.9 inches (213 cm)
2WD Rear tire	14.9-28
2WD ROPS Wheelbase	81.5 inches (207 cm)
4WD Cab Wheelbase	81.3 inches (206 cm)
4WD ROPS Wheelbase	78.9 inches (200 cm)
4WD SuperSteer Wheelbase	83.5 inches (212 cm)
Front tire	7.50-16
Weight	4665 to 5775 pounds
2WD Standard tires (ag)	Front: 7.50-16. Rear: 14.9-28
4WD Standard tires (ag)	Front: 8.3-24. Rear: 14.9-28

New Holland TN65 Height

Cab	90.8 inches (230 cm)
Exhaust	90 inches (228 cm)
ROPS	95.1 inches (241 cm)

New Holland TN65 Weight

2WD cab Shipping	5030 lbs (2281 kg)
2WD ROPS Shipping	4665 lbs (2116 kg)
4WD Cab Shipping	5630 lbs (2553 kg)
4WD ROPS Shipping	5140 lbs (2331 kg)
SuperSteer Cab Shipping	5775 lbs (2619 kg)
SuperSteer ROPS Shipping	5335 lbs (2419 kg)

New Holland TN65 attachments

Description	front-end loader

OCED Tractor Test 1902

Cab	Diesel 8-speed 4WD CabApril 1 - November 30, 1999Link: OCED Tractor Test 1902 file
Description	PTO performance / Drawbar performance / Gear 4S used for power test. / Gear 2S used for pull test.
Fuel use	3.3 gal/hour (12.5 l/hour) / 3.2 gal/hour (12.1 l/hour) / 3.3 gal/hour (12.5 l/hour)
Max power	42.7 hp (31.8 kW)
Max pull	6,785 lbs (3077 kg)
Power at rated engine speed	52.8 hp (39.4 kW)
Power at rated PTO speed	52.4 hp (39.1 kW)

OCED Tractor Test 1948

Description	Diesel 8-speed 4WD ROPSNovember 1 - December 31, 2000Link: OCED Tractor Test 1948 file / PTO performance / Drawbar performance / Gear 3S used for power test. / Gear 2S used for pull test.
Fuel use	3.4 gal/hour (12.9 l/hour) / 3.2 gal/hour (12.1 l/hour) / 3.5 gal/hour (13.2 l/hour)
Max power	46.0 hp (34.3 kW)
Max pull	7,155 lbs (3245 kg)
Power at rated engine speed	52.7 hp (39.3 kW)
Power at rated PTO speed	51.8 hp (38.6 kW)

References

Description	New Holland TND/TNS Tractors published in 1998 / New Holland TN/TND/TNS Tractors published in 2002 / New! New Holland TND/TNS Tractors 42 to 62 PTO hp published in 1998 / TN55D TN65D TN75D TN55S TN65S TN75S Operator's Manual (86572984) published in 1998

Speeds

Description	With 14.9-28 rear tires and 30 KPH transmission. / With 14.9-28 rear tires and 30 KPH transmission. / With 14.9-28 rear tires and 30 KPH transmission. / With 14.9-28 rear tires and 30 KPH transmission.

TN65 Serial Numbers

1998	1128584
1999	1157784
2000	1184762
2001	1219306
2002	1252974
2003	1287178
2004	1317364
Description	FAQ: How to read a serial number table.

Tractor Tests

Cab	OECD 1902: diesel 8-speed 4WD Cab
Description	OECD 1948: diesel 8-speed 4WD ROPS

Variants

TN65	ROPS
TN65D	cab
TN65F	orchard
TN65S	SuperSteer

Nebraska Tractor Test Results

Test #358

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Test Date: November - December, 2000

Location: Istituto Per La Meccanizzazione Agricola (IMA) Strada delle Cacce, 73-10135 Torino, Italy

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PTO Drawbar Hydraulics Technical Sound Tires & Weight

Maximum Power & Fuel Consumption

Rated Engine Speed

52.70 hp

0.46 lb/hp·hr

Standard PTO Speed

51.80 hp

@ 541 rpm PTO

Torque Statistics

Maximum Torque	147 lb-ft (199 Nm)
Torque Rise	22.0%

PTO Power Curve

Maximum Power & Fuel Consumption Details

Condition	HP	kW	RPM	PTO RPM
Rated Engine Speed	52.70	39.30	2300	565
Standard PTO Speed (1000 rpm)	51.80	38.60	2203	541

Varying Power & Fuel Consumption

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Power	RPM	gal/hr	lb/hp·hr	hp·hr/gal	DEF gal/hr
52.70	2300	3.45	0.46	15.28	N/A
46.60	2394	3.00	0.45	15.52	N/A
35.10	2427	2.27	0.45	15.48	N/A
23.40	2435	1.73	0.52	13.52	N/A
11.50	2451	1.24	0.76	9.29	N/A
N/A	2484	0.82	N/A	N/A	N/A

2wd (Ballasted) Fuel Consumption

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Power	kW	Pull (lbs)	Pull (kN)	Speed	RPM	Slip	Air °F	Cool °F	Barometer Inch Hg	Condition	Fuel Consumption Hp Hr Gal	Fuel Consumption Kg Kw Hr	Fuel Consumption Kw Hr L	Fuel Consumption Lb Hp Hr	Speed Km H
33.90	25.30	2,635	11.70	4.82	2400	3.00	39	175	29.00	75% of Pull at Maximum Power—Five Hours 4th (4S) Gear	12.48	0.34	2.46	0.56	7.76

2wd (Ballasted) Maximum Power In Selected Gears

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Gear	Power	kW	Pull (lbs)	Pull (kN)	Speed	RPM	Slip	Air °F	Cool °F	Barometer Inch Hg	Fuel Consumption Hp Hr Gal	Fuel Consumption Kg Kw Hr	Fuel Consumption Kw Hr L	Fuel Consumption Lb Hp Hr	Speed Km H
3rd (3S)	45.00	33.60	6,125	27.20	2.75	2340	15.10	45	176	28.90	14.74	0.29	2.90	0.48	4.43
4th (4S)	42.60	31.80	3,510	15.60	4.55	2300	4.90	41	178	28.90	12.43	0.34	2.45	0.56	7.33
5th (1F)	42.60	31.80	2,885	12.80	5.54	2300	4.00	39	176	28.90	12.18	0.35	2.40	0.57	8.91
6th (2F)	42.20	31.50	1,875	8.30	8.44	2300	2.10	37	176	28.90	12.12	0.35	2.39	0.58	13.59

Fwa (Ballasted) Fuel Consumption

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Power	kW	Pull (lbs)	Pull (kN)	Speed	RPM	Slip	Air °F	Cool °F	Barometer Inch Hg	Condition	Fuel Consumption Hp Hr Gal	Fuel Consumption Kg Kw Hr	Fuel Consumption Kw Hr L	Fuel Consumption Lb Hp Hr	Speed Km H
34.30	25.60	2,650	11.80	4.85	2406	2.90	45	176	29.10	75% of Pull at Maximum Power—Five Hours 4th (4S) Gear	12.54	0.34	2.47	0.56	7.81

Fwa (Ballasted) Maximum Power In Selected Gears

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Gear	Power	kW	Pull (lbs)	Pull (kN)	Speed	RPM	Slip	Air °F	Cool °F	Barometer Inch Hg	Fuel Consumption Hp Hr Gal	Fuel Consumption Kg Kw Hr	Fuel Consumption Kw Hr L	Fuel Consumption Lb Hp Hr	Speed Km H
2nd (2S)	36.90	27.50	7,155	31.80	1.93	2400	15.10	54	178	29.20	12.23	0.35	2.41	0.57	3.11
3rd (3S)	46.00	34.30	5,735	25.50	3.01	2300	6.60	52	176	29.20	13.13	0.33	2.59	0.53	4.85
4th (4S)	43.50	32.40	3,535	15.70	4.61	2300	3.90	50	176	29.20	12.39	0.34	2.44	0.57	7.42
5th (1F)	44.30	33.10	2,975	13.20	5.59	2300	3.10	48	178	29.20	12.69	0.34	2.50	0.55	8.99
6th (2F)	42.20	31.50	1,875	8.30	8.44	2300	1.90	46	178	29.20	12.08	0.35	2.38	0.58	13.59

Engine

Make	New Holland Diesel
Type	three cylinder vertical
Displacement	179 cu in (2930 ml)
Compression Ratio	18 to 1
Rated Engine Speed	2300 rpm
Air Cleaner	two paper elements
Crankshaft	lengthwise

Chassis

Type	2WD and front wheel assist
Steering	hydrostatic
Transmission	selective gear fixed ratio
Speeds	16 forward (18.72 mph max)
Rear Tread Width	48.1 to 75.9 in
Brakes	wet disc hydraulically operated by two foot pedals which can be locked together
Hydraulic Control	direct engine drive

Consumables

Fuel	No. 2 Diesel
DEF Fluid	N/A
Engine Oil	SAE 15W40

New Holland TN65 Specs ( 1998-2003 )

Overview

Ideal Applications

Production

Engine

Transmission

Mechanical

Capacity

Hydraulics

Hitch

PTO

Electrical

Dimensions & Tires

New Holland TN65 Height

New Holland TN65 Weight

New Holland TN65 attachments

OCED Tractor Test 1902

OCED Tractor Test 1948

References

Speeds

TN65 Serial Numbers

Tractor Tests

Variants

Nebraska Tractor Test Results

PTO Performance

Maximum Power & Fuel Consumption

Torque Statistics

PTO Power Curve

Maximum Power & Fuel Consumption Details

Varying Power & Fuel Consumption

Drawbar Performance

2wd (Ballasted) Fuel Consumption

2wd (Ballasted) Maximum Power In Selected Gears

Fwa (Ballasted) Fuel Consumption

Fwa (Ballasted) Maximum Power In Selected Gears

Hydraulic Performance

Technical Specifications

Engine

Chassis

Consumables

Sound Levels

Tires & Weight

Tires & Tracks

Test Remarks