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New Holland

TG285

Explore the specifications, hardware, and original references for the New Holland TG285.

285hp

Source index power

MFWD Optional

Drive

2002–2006

Production years

New Holland

Manufacturer

TG285 / 01

At a glance

Overview

2002 - 2006

TG Series

Row-Crop tractor

Production

Row-Crop tractor

Built in Racine, Wisconsin, USA

Manufacturer: New Holland (a part of CNH)

Mechanical

Four-wheel drive

Power steering

Hydraulic wet disc brakes

Cab standard with air-conditioning.

Differential Lock: electro-hydraulic

Hydraulics

Type: closed center load sensing
Pressure: 2930 psi202.0 bar
Valves: 3 to 5
Pump Flow: 38.6 gpm146.1 lpm
Pump Flow: 68 gpm*With optional Mega Flow257.4 lpm

Hitch

Rear Type: III/IIIN
Control: position and electronic draft control
Rear Lift At24610mm: 15970 lbs7243 kg
Rear Lift At24610mm: 17920 lbsOptOptional8128 kg
Rear Lift At24610mm: 16350 lbs (Europe)7416 kg
Front Hitch: IIIN OptOptional
Front Lift At24610mm: 9185 lbs4166 kg
Front Lift At24610mm: 9450 lbs (SuperSteer)4286 kg

Pto

Rear Pto: independent
Clutch: electro-hydraulic
Rear Type: 1000 (1.75)
Rear Type: 540/1000 (1.375)OptOptional
Engine Rpm: 540@2000
Engine Rpm: 1000@2000

Electrical

Ground: negative
Charging System: alternator
Charging Amps: 135
Batteries: 2
Battery Cca: 1000
Battery Volts: 12
Battery Group: 31

TG285 / 02

Under the hood

Engine Detail

CDC

turbocharged aftercooled diesel

6-cylinder 24-valve

liquid-cooled inline

Displacement: 505 ci8.3 L
Bore Stroke: 4.488x5.315 inches114 x 135 mm
Power: 285 hp212.5 kW
Air Cleaner: dry two-stage
Compression Ratio: 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*Cold0.254 mm
Exhaust Valve Clearance: 0.020 inches*Cold0.508 mm
Cylinders: 6
Cooling: liquid-cooled inline

Engine Options

CDC 8.3L 6-cyl diesel

Fuel Tank: 160 gal605.6 L

TG285 / 03

Gears & controls

Transmission (Option 1)

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

Transmission (Option 2)

Transmission Type: creeper
Gears: 24 forward and 6 reverse
Speeds Description: With 20.8R42 rear tires.

Transmission Options

18-speed full power shift

24-speed creeper

TG285 / 04

Size. Stance. Footprint.

Dimensions

Length: 204.3 in518 cm
Height: 123.9 in314 cm
Wheelbase: 121.2 in307 cm
Ground clearance: 16.8 in42 cm
Rear tread: 64 in162 cm

TractorSpecs source ↗

Dimensions And Tires

Wheelbase: 121.2 inches307 cm
Wheelbase: 129.3 inches (SuperSteer)328 cm
Weight: 20200 to 21175 pounds
Front Tire: 16.9R30
Rear Tire: 20.8R42

Tires And Tracks

Standard Tires Ag: Front: 16.9R30. Rear: 20.8R42

TG285 / 05

Tractor Photos

See it in action

Videos

Watch New Holland TG285 videos from their original YouTube creators.

New Holland TG285, 8050, T7250 Ploughing & Sowing Dublin Ireland 2013

Video by Brendan W

Watch on YouTube ↗

TG285 / 07

Tests (NTTL)

Oced Tractor Test1832

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.

Max Power: 274.82 hp204.9 kW
Max Power: 204.52 hp152.5 kW
Fuel Use: 14.8 gal/hour56.0 l/hour
Fuel Use: 13.4 gal/hour50.7 l/hour
Fuel Use: 13.5 gal/hour51.1 l/hour
Power At Rated Engine Speed: 241.55 hp180.1 kW
Power At Rated Pto Speed: 274.82 hp204.9 kW
Max Pull: 20744 lbs9409 kg

OCED Tractor Test 1832 file ↗