- Rigid chassis
- WhichTractor size: High-power
- Lab tested ×1
- 2002–2005
- Record: Traktorenlexikon
It sits on the standard-size/high-power boundary, so either size is a fair description. WhichTractor size, not the maker’s category
Derived by WhichTractor from a sourced three-point linkage. How we decide what a machine is
New Holland TG 255 specs: hp, weight, years
CUMMINS 6 TAA-8304 six-cylinder diesel or Consolidated Diesel 6TAA-8304. The manufacturer claimed 254.5 horsepower. The only laboratory test on record is of one version: OECD Test 2187 measured 245.9 hp at the PTO of the TG 255 (4 WD). Compared at the engine's rated speed, where the brochure figure is quoted, the shaft gave 216.4 hp — 15% below the claim.
Engine power, claimed · gross or net not stated
254.5 hp
189.8 kW as stated by the source
No lab test on file
Claimed · standard not stated by the source
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “New Holland TG255”, claimed
This is the maker’s own figure, measured at the engine. Power at the PTO is lower — by how much, for this machine, nobody has measured.
- Weight
- 21,259 lb
- 3-point lift
- 9,458 lb
- Hyd. flow
- 38.7 gpm
- Top speed
- 24.9 mph
New Holland TG 255 specs: key facts
The New Holland TG 255 was built from 2002 to 2005.
Only one version of the New Holland TG 255 has a laboratory test on record: the TG 255 (4 WD) produced 183.4 kW (245.9 hp) at the PTO, measured on OECD Test 2187.Source 1
The New Holland TG 255 has a claimed engine power (gross or net not stated) of 189.8 kW (254.5 hp); it has no measured PTO figure.
The New Holland TG 255 is four-wheel drive (4WD).Source 1
The New Holland TG 255 has a CUMMINS 6 TAA-8304 engine, a 6-cylinder 8.27 L diesel unit.Source 2
The New Holland TG 255 weighs 9,643 kg (21,259 lb) unladen.
The New Holland TG 255 has an independent rear PTO running at 1000 rpm.
The three-point hitch of the New Holland TG 255 lifts 4,290 kg (9,458 lb) at the lower-link ends.
The hydraulic pump of the New Holland TG 255 delivers 146.5 L/min (38.7 gpm).
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “New Holland TG255”
How does the TG 255 compare with its class?
- Limitation:
A three-point lift at the lower links of 4,290 kg is low for its class — 49% below the median of 8,393 kg across the 48 machines within 10% of its power that hold this figure.
Derived by WhichTractor from 75 comparable records. How we work this out
How much horsepower does a TG 255 have?
The only laboratory test on record is of one version. OECD Test 2187 measured 245.9 hp at the PTO of the TG 255 (4 WD). For the TG 255 as a whole the figure is the 254.5 hp claimed for the engine, which is not power at the shaft.
Sources · Traktorenlexikon, “New Holland TG255”; OECD test report 2187, 2004
What engine is in a TG 255?
A TG 255 has a CUMMINS 6 TAA-8304, a 6-cylinder 8.27 L diesel engine. TG 255 (4 WD) tractors have a Consolidated Diesel 6TAA-8304.
| Make & model | CUMMINS 6 TAA-8304 |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 6, liquid-cooledSource 3 |
| Displacement | 504.5 ci · 8.27 L |
| Max torque | 830 lb·ft · 1,126 N·m @ 1,199 rpmSource 3 |
| Electrical system | 12 VSource 3 |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Case-IH MX255”
How much will a TG 255 lift, and what is its hydraulic flow?
A TG 255 lifts 9,458 lb (4,290 kg) at the lower-link ends.
| System | Load sensing |
|---|---|
| Pump flow | 38.7 gpm · 146.5 L/min |
| Pressure | 3,031 psi · 209 bar |
| Lift at ends | 9,458 lb · 4,290 kg |
| Rear PTO | Independent, engine-driven, 1000 rpm @ 1,984 engine rpmEngages under load |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “New Holland TG255”
What transmission does a TG 255 have?
Transmission specifications for the TG 255 are below.
| Brakes | Pedal operated hydraulic wet disc brake acting on rear axle half shafts |
|---|---|
| Top speed | 24.9 mph · 40 km/h |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “New Holland TG255”
How much does a TG 255 weigh?
A TG 255 weighs 21,259 lb (9,643 kg) unladen.
| Unladen weight | 21,259 lb · 9,643 kgSteer: 9,718 |
|---|---|
| Maximum permissible mass | 30,865 lb · 14,000 kg |
| Wheelbase | 121.2 in · 3,078 mmSteer: 3,284 |
| Length | 227.4 in · 5,775 mm |
| Width | 120.0–150.0 in · 3,048–3,810 mm |
| Height | 125.0 in · 3,175 mm |
| Ground clearance | 13.8 in · 350 mm |
| Front track | 60.0–88.0 in · 1,524–2,235 mm |
| Rear track | 64.0–129.0 in · 1,626–3,277 mm |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “New Holland TG255”
What oil does a TG 255 take, and how much?
A TG 255 engine takes 20.1 qt (19.0 L). Single source, not independently verified — always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine.
| System | Capacity |
|---|---|
| Engine oil | 20.1 qt · 19.0 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “New Holland TG255” · single source, not independently verified |
| Transmission & hydraulic | 181.8 qt · 172.0 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “New Holland TG255” · single source, not independently verified |
| Front axle | 3.5 qt · 3.3 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “New Holland TG255” · single source, not independently verified |
| Cooling system | 26.4 qt · 25.0 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “New Holland TG255” · single source, not independently verified |
Always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine before service.
How much fuel does a TG 255 burn per hour?
Measured on OECD Test 2187 (tested as the TG 255 (4 WD)), at each condition the laboratory recorded.
Cost per hour = fuel used per hour × your fuel price (per litre, or per US gallon for the gal/h figure).
| Test condition | Fuel per hour |
|---|---|
| Maximum PTO powerPTO 183.4 kW (245.9 hp) at 1,008 rpm | 51.08 L/h 13.49 gal/h |
| Rated engine speedPTO 161.4 kW (216.4 hp) at 1,109 rpm | 46.97 L/h 12.41 gal/h |
| Standard PTO speedPTO 183.4 kW (245.9 hp) at 1,000 rpm | 50.96 L/h 13.46 gal/h |
| 75% load, 50% load | Not on record for this test |
Source · OECD Test 2187
Which tractors compare with a TG 255?
Within 10% of its 254.5 hp of claimed engine power, the same type, and first built within 15 years of it.
- Fendt Favorit 926 Vario256 hp engine, claimed · 1996–2002Side by side with the TG 255 →
- Agco DT-220A256.4 hp engine, claimed · 2005–2008Side by side with the TG 255 →
- Lamborghini 260 Victory256.4 hp engine, claimed · 1999–2001Side by side with the TG 255 →
- Deutz-Fahr Agrotron 260 MK3256.7 hp engine, claimed · 2001–2003Side by side with the TG 255 →
- Massey Ferguson 8470256.7 hp engine, claimed · 2004–2008Side by side with the TG 255 →
- Massey Ferguson 8280A256.7 hp engine, claimed · 1999–2002Side by side with the TG 255 →
Common questions about the New Holland TG 255
Is a TG 255 two-wheel drive or four-wheel drive?
The New Holland TG 255 is four-wheel drive (4WD).
What PTO does a TG 255 have?
A TG 255 has a independent 1000 rpm rear PTO.
Sources and how this page was built
Compiled from OECD tractor test report 2187; Traktorenlexikon, “New Holland TG255”; and Traktorenlexikon, “Case-IH MX255”.
Sources
Facts taken from these documents, units converted. Numbers beside a figure refer to this list. Licences and attribution
- OECD Code 2 test report 2/2 187: New Holland TG 255 — Licence not stated by the publisher; facts cited, OECD-2187 · published 2004-10-25 · retrieved 2026-09-14. OECD. Original document
- Traktorenlexikon: Case-IH MX255 — CC BY-SA 4.0, WIKIBOOKS-TL-90521 · revision 983929. Wikibooks contributors (Traktorenlexikon). Original document
- Traktorenlexikon: New Holland TG255 — CC BY-SA 4.0, WIKIBOOKS-TL-110832 · revision 993198. Wikibooks contributors (Traktorenlexikon). Original document