New Holland TM165

Last Updated: July 2024

Overview

The New Holland TM165 is a row-crop tractor with options for 2WD or 4WD front wheel assist configurations, including SuperSteer and Terraglide. It has an 18-speed partial powershift transmission and a 6-cylinder turbocharged diesel engine from New Holland producing 165 rated hp and up to 148.3 hp. Key specs include a 4.4" bore x 5" stroke, 487 lb-ft max torque, and 48.7% torque rise. The closed-center hydraulic system delivers 32.9 GPM flow and 41.9 hp. The 3-point hitch (Cat III/II) can lift up to 8,455 lbs. Detailed performance data from the Nebraska Tractor Test Lab is included.
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Key Specifications

Category: Row Crop

Power Output: 165; Maximum power: 148.3 HP at 2164 rpm

Transmission: Selective gear fixed ratio with partial (6) range operator controlled powershift

Drive Type: 2WD and 4WD options (front wheel assist)

Operating Weight: 14455; Unladen weight: 13,845 lb (6,280 kg)

Fuel Type: Diesel; Fuel weight: 6.98 lbs/gal

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New Holland TM165 vs. Similar Tractors

Power Output
Average
Greater than 61% of similar tractors.
Operating Weight
Average
Greater than 58% of similar tractors.

Technical Specifications

Engine

Manufacturer
New Holland
Model
-
Cooling Type
Liquid-cooled
Cylinder Orientation
-
Valve Configuration
-
Fuel Type
Diesel; Fuel weight: 6.98 lbs/gal
Induction Type
Turbocharged
Cylinders
6
Displacement (ci)
456
Bore (in)
4.40
Stroke (in)
5.00
Rated RPM
2300
Power Output (hp)
165; Maximum power: 148.3 HP at 2164 rpm

Transmission

Type
Selective gear fixed ratio with partial (6) range operator controlled powershift
Forward Gears
18
Reverse Gears
6
Total Gears
-

Dimensions

Length (in)
180.5 (2WD) / 185.7 (4WD) / 188.1 (Terraglide) / 191.9 (SuperSteer)
Width (in)
79.2
Height (in)
Unknown (Cab: 113.4 inches, Exhaust: 118.9 inches)
Operating Weight (lb)
14455; Unladen weight: 13,845 lb (6,280 kg)

Power Take-Off (PTO)

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

Miscellaneous

Chassis
4x2 2WD / 4x4 MFWD 4WD (SuperSteer / TerraGlide options available); Front tread width: 60.0 in (1524 mm) to 88.0 in (2235 mm), Rear tread width: 60.0 in (1524 mm) to 88.0 in (2235 mm), Wheelbase: 104.3 in (2650 mm) (2WD), 104.3 in (2650 mm) (4WD)
Drive Type
2WD and 4WD options (front wheel assist)
Steering Type
Power
Coolant Capacity (qts)
27.5
Front Tire Diameter (in)
-
Front Tire Width (in)
-
Rear Tire Diameter (in)
-
Rear Tire Width (in)
-
Front/Rear Rim Diameter (in)
-
Tire Type
Rear tires: 20.8R38; Front tires: 16.9R28; Tire pressures: 16 psi (110 kPa) (front), 16 psi (110 kPa) (rear)
Manufacture - End Year
2002
Hitch Type
Three-Point Hitch
Hitch Category
III/II
Hitch Position
Rear
Hitch Capacity (lb)
-
Operator Station Type
Cab; Sound level readings provided for different conditions
Starter Type
Electric
Brake Type
-
Hydraulic System Type
Closed center load sensing (CCLS); Pump delivery rate: 32.9 GPM at minimum pressure; Hydraulic power: 41.9 HP with delivery pressure of 2465 psi

Test Results

Nebraska Tractor Test Laboratory - Test Date: February to April, 2000

Maximum Power and Fuel Consumption

  • Rated Engine Speed: 143.5 HP (107.0 kW) at 2300 rpm, consuming 9.25 Gal/hr (35.03 l/h) with a fuel efficiency of 0.451 lb/hp.hr (0.274 kg/kW.h)
  • Maximum Power: 148.3 HP (110.6 kW) at 2164 rpm, consuming 9.15 Gal/hr (34.64 l/h) with a fuel efficiency of 0.431 lb/hp.hr (0.262 kg/kW.h)
  • Standard Power Take-off Speed (1000 rpm): 147.8 HP (110.2 kW) at 2121 rpm, consuming 8.98 Gal/hr (34.01 l/h) with a fuel efficiency of 0.425 lb/hp.hr (0.258 kg/kW.h)

Drawbar Performance

  • Maximum Power (9th Gear): 125.0 HP (93.2 kW) with a drawbar pull of 10445 lbs (46.5 kN) at a speed of 4.49 mph (7.22 km/h), with a slip of 4.6%, consuming 0.526 lb/hp.hr (0.320 kg/kW.h)
  • 75% of Maximum Pull (9th Gear): 99.2 HP (74.0 kW) with a drawbar pull of 7815 lbs (34.8 kN) at a speed of 4.76 mph (7.67 km/h), with a slip of 3.3%, consuming 0.568 lb/hp.hr (0.345 kg/kW.h)
  • 50% of Maximum Pull (9th Gear): 67.5 HP (50.3 kW) with a drawbar pull of 5225 lbs (23.2 kN) at a speed of 4.84 mph (7.79 km/h), with a slip of 2.3%, consuming 0.668 lb/hp.hr (0.406 kg/kW.h)

Torque and Engine Performance

  • Maximum Torque: 487.1 lb.-ft. (660.4 Nm) at 1298 rpm
  • Torque Rise: 48.7% with a torque rise at 1800 rpm of 29%

Hydraulic Performance

  • Maximum Force Exerted: 7125 lbs (31.7 kN) with 1 lift assist cylinder, 8455 lbs (37.6 kN) with 2 lift assist cylinders
  • Pump Delivery Rate: 32.9 GPM (124.6 l/min) at minimum pressure
  • Hydraulic Power: 41.9 HP (31.3 kW) with a delivery pressure of 2465 psi (170 bar)

Overall Efficiency

  • Fuel Efficiency at Standard PTO Speed (1000 rpm): 16.44 Hp.hr/gal (3.24 kW.h/l)
  • Fuel Consumption: 9.25 Gal/hr (35.03 l/h) at 2300 rpm

    Nebraska Tractor Test Lab.(2000).Nebraska Summary: S346 New Holland TM165. Lincoln, NE:University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Retrieved from https://digitalcommons.unl.edu/tractormuseumlit/2831

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