- Vehicle type: unspecified
- Rigid chassis
- WhichTractor size: High-power
- Lab tested ×1
- 2002–2005
- Record: Traktorenlexikon
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New Holland TG 285 Full specifications
CUMMINS 6 TAA-8304 six-cylinder diesel or Consolidated Diesel 6TAA-8304. The manufacturer claimed 279.1 horsepower. The only laboratory test on record is of one version: OECD Test 2189 measured 274.8 hp at the PTO of the TG 285 (4 WD).
Engine power, claimed · gross or net not stated
279.1 hp
208.1 kW as stated by the source
Not independently tested
Claimed · standard not stated by the source
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “New Holland TG285”, 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
- 21,184 lb
- Hyd. flow
- 41.8 gpm
- Top speed
- 24.9 mph
New Holland TG 285 specs: key facts
The New Holland TG 285 was built from 2002 to 2005.
Only one version of the New Holland TG 285 has a laboratory test on record: the TG 285 (4 WD) produced 204.9 kW (274.8 hp) at the PTO, measured on OECD Test 2189.Source 2
The New Holland TG 285 has a claimed engine power (gross or net not stated) of 208.1 kW (279.1 hp); it has no measured PTO figure.
The New Holland TG 285 is four-wheel drive (4WD).Source 2
The New Holland TG 285 has a CUMMINS 6 TAA-8304 engine, a 6-cylinder 8.27 L diesel unit.Source 3
The New Holland TG 285 weighs 9,609 kg (21,184 lb) unladen.
The New Holland TG 285 has an independent rear PTO running at 540 rpm / 1000 rpm.
The hydraulic pump of the New Holland TG 285 delivers 158.4 L/min (41.8 gpm).
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “New Holland TG285”
How much horsepower does a TG 285 have?
The only laboratory test on record is of one version. OECD Test 2189 measured 274.8 hp at the PTO of the TG 285 (4 WD). For the TG 285 as a whole the figure is the 279.1 hp claimed for the engine, which is not power at the shaft.
Sources · Traktorenlexikon, “New Holland TG285”; OECD test report 2189, 2004
What engine is in a TG 285?
A TG 285 has a CUMMINS 6 TAA-8304, a 6-cylinder 8.27 L diesel engine. TG 285 (4 WD) tractors have a Consolidated Diesel 6TAA-8304.
| Make & model | CUMMINS 6 TAA-8304 |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 6, liquid-cooledSource 4 |
| Displacement | 504.5 ci · 8.27 L |
| Max torque | 925 lb·ft · 1,254 N·m @ 1,399 rpmSource 4 |
| Electrical system | 12 VSource 4 |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Case-IH MX255”
How much will a TG 285 lift, and what is its hydraulic flow?
Hydraulic and PTO specifications for the TG 285 are below.
| System | Load sensing |
|---|---|
| Pump flow | 41.8 gpm · 158.4 L/min |
| Pressure | 3,597 psi · 248 bar |
| Rear PTO | Independent, engine-driven, 540 rpm / 1000 rpm @ 1,984 engine rpmEngages under load |
| PTO shaft | 1 3/8"- 21 splines or 1 3/8"- 6 splines |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “New Holland TG285”
What transmission does a TG 285 have?
Transmission specifications for the TG 285 are below.
| Clutch | Electro-hydraulically operated wet CASE-IH multi-disc clutch |
|---|---|
| Top speed | 24.9 mph · 40 km/h |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “New Holland TG285”
How much does a TG 285 weigh?
A TG 285 weighs 21,184 lb (9,609 kg) unladen.
| Unladen weight | 21,184 lb · 9,609 kgSteer: 9,684 |
|---|---|
| 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 | 128.7 in · 3,270 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 TG285”
What oil does a TG 285 take, and how much?
A TG 285 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 | Grade | Interval |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine oil | 20.1 qt · 19.0 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “New Holland TG285” · single source, not independently verified | — | — |
| Transmission & hydraulic | 181.8 qt · 172.0 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “New Holland TG285” · single source, not independently verified | — | — |
| Front axle | 3.5 qt · 3.3 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “New Holland TG285” · single source, not independently verified | — | — |
| Cooling system | 26.4 qt · 25.0 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “New Holland TG285” · single source, not independently verified | — | — |
Always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine before service.
How much fuel does a TG 285 burn per hour?
Measured on OECD Test 2189 (tested as the TG 285 (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 204.9 kW (274.8 hp) at 1,000 rpm | 55.93 L/h 14.78 gal/h |
| Rated engine speedPTO 180.1 kW (241.5 hp) at 1,110 rpm | 50.61 L/h 13.37 gal/h |
| Standard PTO speedPTO 204.9 kW (274.8 hp) at 1,000 rpm | 55.93 L/h 14.78 gal/h |
| 75% load, 50% load | Not on record for this test |
Source · OECD Test 2189
Which tractors compare with a TG 285?
Within 10% of its 279.1 hp of claimed engine power, the same type, and first built within 15 years of it.
- Schlüter Super Trac 3000 TVL-LS276 hp engine, claimed · 1988–1989Side by side with the TG 285 →
- Case-IH Magnum 280275 hp engine, claimed · 2005–2011Side by side with the TG 285 →
- Case-IH MX 285283.1 hp engine, claimed · 2002–2005Side by side with the TG 285 →
- Fendt 828 Vario275 hp engine, claimed · from 2010Side by side with the TG 285 →
- Agco DT-240 A286.0 hp engine, claimed · 2005–2008Side by side with the TG 285 →
- Agco DT-250 B286.0 hp engine, claimed · 2009–2010Side by side with the TG 285 →
Everything else people ask
Is a TG 285 two-wheel drive or four-wheel drive?
The New Holland TG 285 is four-wheel drive (4WD).
What PTO does a TG 285 have?
A TG 285 has a independent 540 rpm / 1000 rpm rear PTO on a 1 3/8"- 21 splines or 1 3/8"- 6 splines shaft.
Where this page comes from
Compiled from OECD tractor test report 2189; Traktorenlexikon, “New Holland TG285”; 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
- OECD Code 2 test report 2/2 189: New Holland TG 285 — Licence not stated by the publisher; facts cited, OECD-2189 · 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 TG285 — CC BY-SA 4.0, WIKIBOOKS-TL-110833 · revision 993199. Wikibooks contributors (Traktorenlexikon). Original document