New Holland TN85DA

Last Updated: July 2024

Overview

The New Holland TN85DA is a utility tractor with a 4x2 chassis configuration (4x4 FWA available as an option). It features an 8x8 constant mesh transmission with synchronized mechanical shuttle and a naturally aspirated 4-cylinder engine with a displacement of 274 cubic inches. Based on independent test results, the engine produces a maximum power output of 72 hp at rated RPM. The tractor has a Category II 3-point hitch with a maximum lift capacity of 6135 lbs. Other key specifications include a pump flow capacity of 12.9 gal/min, a relief valve pressure of 2980 psi, and dimensions of 160.8 inches in length and 91.2 inches in height. Additional details like compression ratio, gear speeds, tire/ballast configurations, sound levels, and fuel/oil specifics are available in the test results.
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Key Specifications

Category: Utility

Power Output: 72

Transmission: 8x8 constant mesh transmission with synchronized mechanical shuttle

Lift Capacity: 6135

New Holland TN85DA vs. Similar Tractors

Power Output
Above Average
Greater than 71% of similar tractors.
Hitch Capacity
Average
Greater than 69% of similar tractors.

Technical Specifications

Engine

Manufacturer
-
Model
-
Cooling Type
-
Cylinder Orientation
-
Valve Configuration
-
Fuel Type
-
Induction Type
natural
Cylinders
4
Displacement (ci)
274
Bore (in)
-
Stroke (in)
-
Rated RPM
2300
Power Output (hp)
72

Transmission

Type
8x8 constant mesh transmission with synchronized mechanical shuttle
Forward Gears
8
Reverse Gears
8
Total Gears
16

Dimensions

Length (in)
160.8
Width (in)
-
Height (in)
91.2
Operating Weight (lb)
-

Power Take-Off (PTO)

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

Miscellaneous

Chassis
4x2 (FWA/4x4 available as an option)
Drive Type
-
Steering Type
-
Coolant Capacity (qts)
-
Front Tire Diameter (in)
20
Front Tire Width (in)
11.2
Rear Tire Diameter (in)
28
Rear Tire Width (in)
14.9
Front/Rear Rim Diameter (in)
-
Tire Type
-
Manufacture - End Year
-
Hitch Type
Cat II
Hitch Category
Category 3
Hitch Position
Rear
Hitch Capacity (lb)
6135
Operator Station Type
Cab
Starter Type
-
Brake Type
-
Hydraulic System Type
-

Test Results

Nebraska Tractor Test Laboratory - Test Date: July to October, 2005

Maximum Power and Fuel Consumption

  • Maximum Power: 72.0 HP (53.7 kW) at 2262 rpm
  • Fuel Consumption at Maximum Power: 4.78 Gal/hr (18.09 l/h) with a fuel efficiency of 0.464 lb/hp.hr (0.282 kg/kW.h)
  • Standard Power Take-off Speed (538 rpm): 71.6 HP (53.4 kW) at 2192 rpm with fuel efficiency of 0.465 lb/hp.hr (0.283 kg/kW.h)

Drawbar Performance

  • Power at Rated Engine Speed (10th Gear): 62.2 HP (46.4 kW) with a drawbar pull of 4535 lbs (20.17 kN) and a speed of 5.15 mph (8.28 km/h)
  • Fuel Consumption at Rated Speed: 0.524 lb/hp.hr (0.319 kg/kW.h) with a fuel efficiency of 13.35 Hp.hr/gal (2.63 kW.h/l)

Torque and Engine Performance

  • Maximum Torque: 218.4 lb.-ft. (296.1 Nm) at 1500 rpm
  • Torque Rise: 33.4% with a power increase at 1800 rpm of 23%

Three Point Hitch Performance

  • Maximum Force Exerted: 4145 lbs (18.45 kN) through the whole range
  • Pump Delivery Rate at Minimum Pressure: 12.9 GPM (49.0 l/min)
  • Hydraulic Power: 17.3 HP (12.9 kW) at delivery pressure of 2600 psi (179 bar)

Overall Efficiency

  • Fuel Efficiency at Standard PTO Speed (1000 rpm): 15.08 Hp.hr/gal (2.97 kW.h/l)
  • Hydraulic Power: 17.3 HP (12.9 kW) at delivery pressure of 2600 psi (179 bar)



Nebraska Tractor Test Lab.(2005). Nebraska Summary 573: New Holland TN85DA Diesel 16-Speed. Retrieved from http://digitalcommons.unl.edu/tractormuseumlit/2127