New Holland: TD5 offers mechanical power for livestock farmers

New Holland has redesigned and extended the TD5 range of tractors to provide traditional dairy and livestock farmers with a reliable tractor at a very competitive price. The series now features six models all with distinctive New Holland styling that develop 65-113hp.
“The TD5 range has been carefully conceived to satisfy the demands of this highly competitive segment with specific requirements,” New Holland’s head of tractor product management, Pierre Lahutte, said. “Well-loved elements, such as mechanical transmissions and easy maintenance, have been coupled with a new cab and a column-mounted hydraulic PowerShuttle, which is unique in this segment, to offer a modern take on a traditional favourite.”
The all-new cab guarantees outstanding comfort and intuitive control of all key tractor functions. The operator-focused design features significant ergonomic improvements: all principal controls, including the hand throttle and hydraulic remote valve control levers, have been relocated to the right hand console to minimise twisting and turning by the operator. The fully integrated loader joystick, which is ergonomically positioned in the cab, together with the column mounted shuttle lever, increase loader productivity and reduce operator fatigue. A dedicated pedal for steering column adjustment enables users to position the steering wheel while in their natural operating position.
Visibility is a key TD5 trademark, and the optional high visibility panel, which takes the overall glazed area to more than five square metres, is ideal for loader work, providing outstanding visibility throughout the entire lift cycle.
An all-new concept in air-conditioning has been developed. A super-fast defrosting vent directs a powerful stream of air down onto the front windscreen to ensure speedy start-up on frosty mornings and evenings. Operators of all ages and sizes can sit back and relax in the VisionView cab, thanks to the development of a larger, more comfortable seat and they can even share their tractor courtesy of a newly introduced passenger seat.
When working late into the night, or in dimly lit barns, the protected rear work lamps powerfully illuminate even the darkest corners. The six work lamps are incorporated within the rear roof section, eliminating the need to remove them when working in areas of overhanging foliage or in low sheds.
The TD5 Series boasts distinctive New Holland styling such as the sloping bonnet and trademark cat eye lights; the ergonomic layout further extends the tractor family-feeling.

The TD5 Series has a 600-hour service interval.

The engine offering has been specifically tailored to not only the TD5 range, but to each individual model based on its specific usage profile. The entry-level TD5.65 and TD5.75 models feature punchy three-cylinder engines that deliver up to 72hp for dependable performance in a fuel-efficient package. The TD5.85 sports a Fiat Powertrain Technologies (FPT) F5C engine, and the three top models, the TD5.95, TD5.105 and TD5.115, are fitted with a 4.5-litre FPT Industrial Nef engine which develops maximum torque of 445Nm for the most demanding applications.
These engines offer turbocharged and intercooled economical and reliable performance in an overall fuel-efficient package, with super long service intervals of up to 600 hours, which means that users spend more time working and less time in the yard on maintenance. Furthermore, they are fully compatible with standard oils and B100 (100 per cent) biofuel.
The TD5 is unique in its segment in offering an optional column-mounted hydraulic PowerShuttle for on the move direction changes without the need to depress the clutch pedal. TD5.85 to TD5.115 models benefit from smooth direction changes that are perfect for loader-intensive dairy and livestock farmers when stacking bales or feeding cattle.
The TD5.65 and TD5.75 and other models equipped with the 20F/12R transmission options can be specified exclusively with the mechanical column-mounted shuttle.
Braking performance has been upgraded by 15 per cent in line with the increased horsepower of the TD5.105 and TD5.115 models thanks to an additional brake disc to further enhance safety, especially when undertaking transport activities on hills.
The entire TD5 range is available in both cabbed and ROPS variants. The ROPS platform shares the same ergonomic control layout as the cabed version, however, this model has been engineered by design with specific trim to enhance the operators experience and to withstand harsh operating conditions.
The TD5.105 and TD5.115 models are fully compatible with R38 rear and R28 front tyres, the only tractor in this class to offer this productivity boosting feature. These tyres offer increased ground clearance when working with valuable row crops such as salad vegetables, as well as increased traction and reduced soil compaction in all applications.

For more information visit: www.newholland.com.