Four-Wheel Drive tractorsSpec sheet
New Holland TJ500
The New Holland TJ500 is a powerful tractor built from 2004 to 2005. It has a strong Cummins QSX 15 engine with 6 cylinders and 500 horsepower. This engine is diesel-powered, turbocharged, and cooled by liquid. The tractor uses a full power shift transmission with 16 forward gears and 2 reverse gears, giving the driver lots of options. This big tractor is 317.5 inches long and 152.1 inches tall. It has large radial tires on both the front and back, which are good for working in fields. The TJ500 has a special hydraulic system that helps it lift heavy things. It also has a 1000 RPM power take-off (PTO) for running other farm tools. The tractor runs on a 24-volt electrical system and has an electric starter to make it easy to turn on. With its size and power, the New Holland TJ500 is great for big farms that need to do heavy work.
ManufacturerNew HollandPower500 hp(372.9 kW)Class300+ HP tractors →Engine6-cylinderTransmissionfull power shift
Key specifications
- Category
- Four-Wheel Drive
- Engine power
- 500hp
- Transmission
- full power shift
Category comparison
TJ500 compared with its category
vs. Four-Wheel Drive medianDistribution
Engine Power (hp)
All recorded Four-Wheel Drive tractors
500 hp · 74th
This model
84
Median 375 hp
549
This modelFour-Wheel Drive tractorsMediann = 162
The TJ500 ranks at the 74th percentile for engine power among recorded four-wheel drive tractors.
Overview
About the New Holland TJ500
The New Holland TJ500 is a powerful tractor built from 2004 to 2005. It has a strong Cummins QSX 15 engine with 6 cylinders and 500 horsepower. This engine is diesel-powered, turbocharged, and cooled by liquid. The tractor uses a full power shift transmission with 16 forward gears and 2 reverse gears, giving the driver lots of options. This big tractor is 317.5 inches long and 152.1 inches tall. It has large radial tires on both the front and back, which are good for working in fields. The TJ500 has a special hydraulic system that helps it lift heavy things. It also has a 1000 RPM power take-off (PTO) for running other farm tools. The tractor runs on a 24-volt electrical system and has an electric starter to make it easy to turn on. With its size and power, the New Holland TJ500 is great for big farms that need to do heavy work.
Full specifications
Recorded specifications
General
| Manufacturer | New Holland |
|---|---|
| Model | TJ500 |
| Category | Four-Wheel Drive tractor |
| Years built | 2004–2005 |
Engine
| Make | Cummins |
|---|---|
| Model | QSX 15 |
| Power | 500hp(372.8 kW) |
| Cylinders | 6 |
| Displacement | 912ci(14.95 L) |
| Bore | 5.39in(136.9 mm) |
| Stroke | 6.65in(168.9 mm) |
Transmission
| Type | full power shift |
|---|---|
| Forward gears | 16 |
| Reverse gears | 2 |
Hydraulics
| Type | closed center load sensing |
|---|
Power take-off
| Rear PTO | 1000 (1.75) |
|---|
Dimensions
| Length | 317.5in(8,065 mm) |
|---|---|
| Height | 152.1in(3,863 mm) |
Capacities
| Cooling system | 5.28gal(19.99 L) |
|---|
Closest alternatives
TJ500 compared with the nearest models by horsepower
By engine horsepower, the nearest four-wheel drive models to the TJ500 are the CaseIH Steiger 500 and the CaseIH STX500. The CaseIH Steiger 500 matches it on rated power. The CaseIH STX500 matches it on rated power.
| Spec | New Holland TJ500 | CaseIH Steiger 500 | CaseIH STX500 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine power | 500 hp372.9 kW | 500 hp372.9 kW | 500 hp372.9 kW |
| Operating weight | - | 39,492 lb17,913 kg | 54,000 lb24,494 kg |
| Weight per hp | - | 79 lb/hp48 kg/kW | 108 lb/hp66 kg/kW |
| Displacement | 912 ci14.95 L | 787 ci12.9 L | 912 ci14.95 L |
| Cylinders | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| Transmission | full power shift | Full power shift | Full power shift |
Calculators
Calculators for the TJ500
PTO power
About 415 to 450 PTO hp
Estimated from the 500 hp engine rating. The calculator also estimates drawbar power by surface.
Implement sizing
Implements a 500 hp tractor can run
Maximum size is about a 59.5 ft rotary cutter or a 51 ft tiller. The calculator also sizes discs, plows and balers.
Units
500 hp is 372.9 kW
The converter gives kW and metric PS values, as used on European spec sheets.
Category medians
TJ500 vs. Four-Wheel Drive median
New Holland TJ500 compared with other Four-Wheel Drive tractors
| Spec | This model | Four-Wheel Drive median | Difference | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Power | 500 hp | 375 hp | +33% | 74th |
| Engine Displacement | 912 ci | 826 ci | +10% | 78th |
| Cylinders | 6 | 6 | at median | 50th |
| Forward Gears | 16 | 16 | at median | 50th |
| Length | 318 in | 275 in | +15% | 91st |
| Height | 152 in | 143 in | +7% | 87th |
Medians and percentiles are calculated from the four-wheel drive tractors in the database that have a recorded value for each specification (sample size 98–162 models).
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Gallery
New Holland TJ500 photos
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
When was the New Holland TJ500 in production?
New Holland TJ500 production started in 2004 and ended in 2005.
How much horsepower does the New Holland TJ500 have?
The New Holland TJ500 produces 500 hp from its 6-cylinder engine. Engine displacement is 912 ci.
What transmission is in the New Holland TJ500?
Transmission on the New Holland TJ500 is full power shift, with 16 forward speeds.
What type of hydraulic system does the New Holland TJ500 use?
Hydraulics on the New Holland TJ500 are closed center load sensing.
What maintenance does the New Holland TJ500 require?
The New Holland TJ500 needs periodic engine oil and filter changes, hydraulic fluid checks, and regular greasing and inspection. The owner's manual lists the manufacturer's recommended service intervals.