New Holland T2420

Last Updated: July 2024

Overview

The New Holland T2420 is a compact utility tractor with a 4x4 MFWD 4WD chassis, hydrostatic power steering, and a selective gear fixed ratio transmission with 12 forward and reverse gears. It is powered by a liquid-cooled, turbocharged 4-cylinder ISM Diesel engine with a displacement of 135.2 ci, producing 51.57 hp at 2800 rated RPM. The engine has a compression ratio of 22.5:1, two paper element air cleaners, and various other specifications detailed in the test results. Tire options accommodate agricultural, lawn/turf, and industrial needs. Detailed dimensions, weights, hydraulic system performance, hitch specifications, and sound level readings are provided in the independent test results. The tractor is available with either a Roll Over Protection System (ROPS) or a fully enclosed cab.
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Key Specifications

Category: Utility

Power Output: 51.57

Transmission: Selective gear fixed ratio

Drive Type: MFWD 4WD

Operating Weight: 4230 (with operator)

Fuel Type: turbocharged diesel

New Holland T2420 vs. Similar Tractors

Power Output
Average
Greater than 58% of similar tractors.
Operating Weight
Average
Greater than 39% of similar tractors.

Technical Specifications

Engine

Manufacturer
ISM Diesel
Model
-
Cooling Type
liquid-cooled
Cylinder Orientation
-
Valve Configuration
-
Fuel Type
turbocharged diesel
Induction Type
turbocharged
Cylinders
4
Displacement (ci)
135.2
Bore (in)
3.307
Stroke (in)
3.937
Rated RPM
2800
Power Output (hp)
51.57

Transmission

Type
Selective gear fixed ratio
Forward Gears
12
Reverse Gears
12
Total Gears
-

Dimensions

Length (in)
137.3
Width (in)
71.6
Height (in)
71.4 (ROPS), 88.25 (cab)
Operating Weight (lb)
4230 (with operator)

Power Take-Off (PTO)

PTO Type
-
PTO Speed 1 (rpm)
-
PTO Speed 2 (rpm)
-
PTO Speed 3 (rpm)
-

Miscellaneous

Chassis
4x4 MFWD 4WD
Drive Type
MFWD 4WD
Steering Type
hydrostatic power
Coolant Capacity (qts)
-
Front Tire Diameter (in)
8 (Ag), 27 (Lawn/turf), 12 (Industrial)
Front Tire Width (in)
-
Rear Tire Diameter (in)
24 (Ag), 20 (Lawn/turf), 24 (Industrial)
Rear Tire Width (in)
-
Front/Rear Rim Diameter (in)
-
Tire Type
Ag, Lawn/turf, Industrial
Manufacture - End Year
-
Hitch Type
II/I
Hitch Category
Category 3
Hitch Position
-
Hitch Capacity (lb)
-
Operator Station Type
ROPS, Cab
Starter Type
Electric Starter (12 volts implied)
Brake Type
-
Hydraulic System Type
open center

Test Results

Nebraska Tractor Test Laboratory - Test Date: September 23, 2008 to March 11, 2009

Maximum Power and Fuel Consumption

  • Rated Engine Speed (PTO Speed—611 rpm): 51.57 HP (38.46 kW) at 2800 rpm
  • Fuel Consumption at Rated Engine Speed: 3.76 Gal/hr (14.23 l/h) with a fuel efficiency of 0.514 lb/hp.hr (0.313 kg/kW.h) and 13.72 Hp.hr/gal (2.70 kW.h/l)
  • Standard Power Take-off Speed (540 rpm): 51.80 HP (38.63 kW) at 2475 rpm with a fuel consumption of 3.50 Gal/hr (13.25 l/h)

Varying Power and Fuel Consumption

  • Maximum Power (2800 rpm): 51.57 HP (38.46 kW) at 3.76 Gal/hr (14.23 l/h)
  • Intermediate Power (2891 rpm): 45.27 HP (33.76 kW) at 3.30 Gal/hr (12.48 l/h)
  • Minimum Power (2986 rpm): 11.66 HP (8.70 kW) at 1.66 Gal/hr (6.28 l/h)

Torque and Engine Performance

  • Maximum Torque: 126 lb.-ft. (170 Nm) at 1600 rpm
  • Torque Rise: 29.9%

Hydraulic Performance

  • Maximum Force Exerted (Category I): 4028 lbs (17.9 kN)
  • Maximum Force Exerted (Category II): 3254 lbs (14.5 kN)
  • Pump Delivery Rate at Minimum Pressure: 10.9 GPM (41.1 l/min)
  • Hydraulic Power: 11.4 HP (8.5 kW) at 1899 psi (131 bar)



Nebraska Tractor Test Lab. (2008). Test 1939: New Holland T2420, New Holland Boomer 4060. Lincoln, NE: Nebraska Tractor Test Laboratory. Retrieved from https://digitalcommons.unl.edu/tractormuseumlit/2321

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