- Rigid chassis
- WhichTractor size: Standard-size
- Lab tested ×1
- 1999–2002
It was ranked on an engine power figure whose source does not say gross or net. 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 TM165 specs: hp, weight, years
NEW HOLLAND 675-T/WW six-cylinder diesel. The manufacturer claimed 157.8 horsepower. The only laboratory test on record is of one version: OECD Test 1909 measured 148.3 hp at the PTO of the TM 165 (4 WD). Compared at the engine's rated speed, where the brochure figure is quoted, the shaft gave 143.5 hp — 9.1% below the claim.
Engine power, claimed · gross or net not stated
157.8 hp
117.7 kW as stated by the source
No lab test on file
Claimed · standard not stated by the source
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “New Holland TM165”, 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
- 13,962 lb
- 3-point lift
- 17,042 lb
- Top speed
- 24.9 mph
New Holland TM165 specs: key facts
The New Holland TM165 was built from 1999 to 2002.
Only one version of the New Holland TM165 has a laboratory test on record: the TM 165 (4 WD) produced 110.6 kW (148.3 hp) at the PTO, measured on OECD Test 1909.Source 1
The New Holland TM165 has a claimed engine power (gross or net not stated) of 117.7 kW (157.8 hp); it has no measured PTO figure.
The New Holland TM165 is four-wheel drive (4WD).Source 1
The New Holland TM165 has a NEW HOLLAND 675-T/WW engine, a 6-cylinder 7.48 L diesel unit.
The New Holland TM165 weighs 6,333 kg (13,962 lb) unladen.
The New Holland TM165 has an independent rear PTO running at 540/540E/1000 rpm.
The three-point hitch of the New Holland TM165 lifts 7,730 kg (17,042 lb) at the lower-link ends.
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “New Holland TM165”
How much horsepower does a TM165 have?
The only laboratory test on record is of one version. OECD Test 1909 measured 148.3 hp at the PTO of the TM 165 (4 WD). For the TM165 as a whole the figure is the 157.8 hp claimed for the engine, which is not power at the shaft.
Sources · Traktorenlexikon, “New Holland TM165”; OECD test report 1909, 2000
What engine is in a TM165?
A TM165 has an NEW HOLLAND 675-T/WW, a 6-cylinder 7.48 L diesel engine.
| Make & model | NEW HOLLAND 675-T/WW |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 6, liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 456.3 ci · 7.48 L |
| Max torque | 487 lb·ft · 660 N·m @ 1,298 rpm |
| Electrical system | 12 V |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “New Holland TM165”
How much will a TM165 lift?
A TM165 lifts 17,042 lb (7,730 kg) at the lower-link ends.
| Lift at ends | 17,042 lb · 7,730 kg |
|---|---|
| Rear PTO | Independent, engine-driven, 540/540E/1000 rpmEngages under load |
| PTO shaft | 1 3/8"- 6 splines and 1 3/8"- 21 part |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “New Holland TM165”
What transmission does a TM165 have?
Transmission specifications for the TM165 are below.
| Steering | Hydrostatic New Holland Danfoss steering, oil supply integrated into hydraulics |
|---|---|
| Top speed | 24.9 mph · 40 km/h |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “New Holland TM165”
How much does a TM165 weigh?
A TM165 weighs 13,962 lb (6,333 kg) unladen.
| Unladen weight | 13,962 lb · 6,333 kg |
|---|---|
| Maximum permissible mass | 23,149 lb · 10,500 kg |
| Maximum front axle load | 9,921 lb · 4,500 kg |
| Maximum rear axle load | 17,637 lb · 8,000 kg |
| Wheelbase | 107.2 in · 2,723 mm |
| Length | 185.2 in · 4,705 mm |
| Width | 86.0–109.6 in · 2,184–2,784 mm |
| Height | 116.7 in · 2,963 mm |
| Ground clearance | 15.4 in · 390 mm |
| Front track | 60.3–88.1 in · 1,532–2,238 mm |
| Rear track | 60.2–87.9 in · 1,530–2,232 mm |
| Turning radius, braked | 19.2 ft · 5.85 m |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “New Holland TM165”
What oil does a TM165 take, and how much?
A TM165 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 TM165” · single source, not independently verified |
| Transmission & hydraulic | 95.1 qt · 90.0 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “New Holland TM165” · single source, not independently verified |
| Front axle | 9.4 qt · 8.9 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “New Holland TM165” · single source, not independently verified |
| Final drives | 1.8 qt · 1.7 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “New Holland TM165” · single source, not independently verified |
| Cooling system | 26.9 qt · 25.5 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “New Holland TM165” · single source, not independently verified |
Always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine before service.
How much fuel does a TM165 burn per hour?
Measured on OECD Test 1909 (tested as the TM 165 (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 110.6 kW (148.3 hp) at 1,021 rpm | 34.64 L/h 9.15 gal/h |
| Rated engine speedPTO 107.0 kW (143.5 hp) at 1,085 rpm | 35.03 L/h 9.25 gal/h |
| Standard PTO speedPTO 110.2 kW (147.8 hp) at 1,000 rpm | 34.01 L/h 8.98 gal/h |
| 75% load, 50% load | Not on record for this test |
Source · OECD Test 1909
Which tractors compare with a TM165?
Within 10% of its 157.8 hp of claimed engine power, the same type, and first built within 15 years of it.
- Hürlimann SX 1600157.8 hp engine, claimed · 2000–2004Side by side with the TM165 →
- Lamborghini 160 Champion157.8 hp engine, claimed · 2000–2004Side by side with the TM165 →
- SAME Rubin 160157.8 hp engine, claimed · 2000–2004Side by side with the TM165 →
- VALMET 8550 HiTech157.8 hp engine, claimed · 1998–2003Side by side with the TM165 →
- Landini 165 DT157.8 hp engine, claimed · 1997–2001Side by side with the TM165 →
- New Holland 8560A157.8 hp engine, claimed · 1996–1999Side by side with the TM165 →
Common questions about the New Holland TM165
Is a TM165 two-wheel drive or four-wheel drive?
The New Holland TM165 is four-wheel drive (4WD).
What PTO does a TM165 have?
A TM165 has a independent 540/540E/1000 rpm rear PTO on a 1 3/8"- 6 splines and 1 3/8"- 21 part shaft.
Sources and how this page was built
Compiled from OECD tractor test report 1909; and Traktorenlexikon, “New Holland TM165”.
Sources
Facts taken from these documents, units converted. Numbers beside a figure refer to this list. Licences and attribution
- OECD Code 2 test report 2/1 909: New Holland TM 165 — Licence not stated by the publisher; facts cited, OECD-1909 · published 2000-06-30 · retrieved 2026-09-14. OECD; testing station SRI, Silsoe, United Kingdom. Original document
- Traktorenlexikon: New Holland TM165 — CC BY-SA 4.0, WIKIBOOKS-TL-79533 · revision 1085834. Wikibooks contributors (Traktorenlexikon). Original document