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New Holland TG255

New Holland TG255 — TG Series · 216 hp. Reference specifications; pending source verification.

The New Holland TG255 is a high-powered tractor rated at 216 hp, positioning it within the upper range of its class. Manufactured between 2002 and 2006, this model features a 6-cylinder turbocharged diesel liquid-cooled engine, coupled with a four-wheel drive system and a powershift transmission. The tractor's weight is listed as 20200 to 21250 pounds. It is designed for use on agricultural land covering approximately 600 to 1,500 acres.

Provisional listing — the headline figure is shown; full specifications are auto-generated and pending verification against published sources.

Rated power
216 hp
Max power
183.4 kW
Weight
20200 to 21250 pounds

Catalogue coverage

Variants represented
2
Richest spec table
94 rows
Recorded power
216 hp
Transmissions
18-speed full power shift
Production years
2002-2006
Verified variants
0

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Overview

ManufacturerNew Holland (a part of CNH)Reference
Row-Crop tractorReference
Built in Racine, Wisconsin, USAReference
Four-wheel driveReference
Differential lockelectro-hydraulicReference
Power steeringReference
Hydraulic wet disc brakesReference
Cab standard with air-conditioning.Reference

Variants

MX255similar CaseIH modelReference

Engine

CDC 8.3L 6-cyl dieselReference
Fuel tank605.6 LReference
Engine190.2 kWReference
Drawbar (tested)134.0 kWReference
CDCReference
turbocharged aftercooled dieselReference
6-cylinder 24-valveReference
liquid-cooled inlineReference
Displacement8.3 LReference
Bore/Stroke114 x 135 mmReference
Power190.2 kWReference
Air cleanerdry two-stageReference
Compression17:1Reference
Rated RPM2200Reference
Idle RPM850-2410Reference
Firing order1-5-3-6-2-4Reference
Starter volts12Reference
Intake valve clearance0.254 mmReference
Exhaust valve clearance0.508 mmReference
Max power183.4 kWReference
Power at rated engine speed161.4 kWReference
Max power134.0 kWReference

Transmission

18-speed full power shiftReference
24-speed creeperReference
Typefull power shiftReference
Gears18 forward and 4 reverseReference
Clutchelectro-hydraulic wet discReference
TypecreeperReference
Gears24 forward and 6 reverseReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)160.3 kWReference
PTO (tested)183.4 kWReference
Typeclosed center load sensingReference
Pressure202.0 barReference
Valves3 to 5Reference
Pump flow146.1 lpmReference
Pump flow257.4 lpmReference
Rear TypeIII/IIINReference
Controlposition and electronic draft controlReference
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)6790 kgReference
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)8128 kgReference
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)6704 kgReference
Front HitchIIINReference
Front lift (at 24"/610mm)4166 kgReference
Front lift (at 24"/610mm)4286 kgReference
Rear PTOindependentReference
Clutchelectro-hydraulicReference
Rear PTO Type1000 (1.75)Reference
Rear PTO Type540/1000 (1.375)Reference
Engine RPM540@2000Reference
Engine RPM1000@2000Reference
Power at rated PTO speed183.4 kWReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase307 cmReference
Wheelbase328 cmReference
Weight20200 to 21250 poundsReference
Front tire16.9R30Reference
Rear tire20.8R42Reference
Standard tires (ag)Front: 16.9R30. Rear: 20.8R42Reference
Length518 cmReference
Height314 cmReference
Ground clearance42 cmReference
Front axle4WDReference
Front axleSuperSteerReference
Front axleTerraGlideReference
Shipping9162 kgReference
Shipping9525 kgReference
Shipping9274 kgReference
Operating9639 kgReference
Ballasted12909 kgReference

New Holland TG255 attachments

front-end loaderReference

Electrical

GroundnegativeReference
Charging systemalternatorReference
Charging amps135Reference
Batteries2Reference
Battery CCA1000Reference
Battery volts12Reference
Battery Group31Reference

Test results

Diesel 18-speed 4WDSeptember 18 - October 27, 2003Link: OCED Tractor Test 1831 fileReference
PTO performanceReference
Fuel use51.1 l/hourReference
Fuel use46.9 l/hourReference
Drawbar performanceReference
Gear 7 used for power test.Reference
Max pull9357 kgReference
Gear 5 used for pull test.Reference

Speeds

With 20.8R42 rear tires.Reference

Values normalized to UK metric units. Every figure is traced to at least one source; verified specs are cross-checked against two or more.

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