New Holland TG210 / TG230 / TG255 / TG285 service schedule

New Holland TG · early 2000s to 2011 (the dealer chart lists the TG215 as 1/06 to 12/11)

Covers the New Holland TG210 / TG230 / TG255 / TG285 (and TG-A: TG215A / TG245A / TG275A / TG305A).

Every maker's service job for the New Holland TG210 / TG230 / TG255 / TG285, counted in hours, with the oils, filters and parts each one needs. Add your tractor to Farmyard Workshop and it works out what's due from your hours and dates, and keeps the service history.

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Versions: TG210, TG230, TG255, TG285; TG-A: TG215A, TG245A, TG275A, TG305A

Service intervals

JobWhen
Fuel filter water drainevery 50 hours
Grease SuperSteer axle linkage pinsevery 50 hours
Engine oil and filter changeevery 300 hours or every year
Coolant filter changeevery 600 hours
Fuel filters changeevery 600 hours
Engine air filtersevery 1,200 hours or every year
Transmission and hydraulic oil and filters changeevery 1,500 hours
Cab air and recirculation filtersevery 1,500 hours
Coolant and conditioner changeevery 2,100 hours

Service jobs and parts

Fuel filter water drain

Fuel · every 50 hours

The TG Series Performance Manual says drain the water from the fuel filter drain plug at 50 hours or weekly.

Step-by-step
  1. Stop the engine, take the key out and chock the wheels.
  2. Put a container under the fuel filter and open the drain plug until clean fuel runs out with no water.
  3. Close the plug and check it is not leaking.

Tools: Small container, Rag

Grease SuperSteer axle linkage pins

Chassis · every 50 hours

The manual says grease the SuperSteer axle linkage pins at 50 hours or weekly. In severe dusty or wet conditions grease the rear hitch and front axle every 10 hours; otherwise every 300 hours.

PartQtyNotesPart number
Grease1NLGI 2 multi-purpose grease. Check your handbook for the exact grease. Aztec Oils match: VOLCATEC LITHIUM EP 2check your handbook
Step-by-step
  1. Park, stop the engine and chock the wheels.
  2. Wipe the fittings on the SuperSteer axle linkage pins, grease them and wipe off the excess.
  3. At 300 hours (10 hours in severe dust or wet), also grease the rear hitch and the front axle fittings.

Tools: Grease gun, Rag

Engine oil and filter change

Engine · every 300 hours or every year

The TG Series Performance Manual gives the engine oil and filter at 300 hours. It does not give a month limit, so 12 months is used here as a sensible limit for tractors doing few hours. The operator's manual for your tractor is the final word.

PartQtyNotesPart number
Engine oil1Ambra Mastergold 15W-40, 20.8 L with filter. Aztec Oils match: EMPROTEC EHPD 15W-40check your handbook
Oil filter1New Holland Rochester chart: 84301243 is listed for every TG row; 84229397 is also listed for the TG210 and TG230 (the chart marks it 'Venturi combo'). Match your old filter84301243
Step-by-step
  1. Warm the engine, then park on level ground, lower implements, stop the engine, take the key out and chock the wheels.
  2. Drain the sump. Let very hot oil cool to warm before opening the plug, and wear gloves.
  3. The TG has a vertical oil filter designed to be changed without spills. Unscrew the old filter and throw it away.
  4. Wipe a film of oil on the new filter's seal and screw it on hand-tight.
  5. Refit the drain plug, fill with 20.8 L of oil and check the dipstick.
  6. Run the engine, check for leaks and recheck the level.

Tools: Drain tray (25 L), Filter wrench, Funnel, Rags, Gloves

Coolant filter change

Cooling · every 600 hours

The manual gives the coolant filter at 600 hours. It conditions the coolant to protect against erosion and cavitation.

PartQtyNotesPart number
Coolant filter (water spin-on)1New Holland Rochester chart, all TG rows84605017
Step-by-step
  1. Stop the engine and let it cool. Never open the cooling system hot.
  2. Close any coolant valve on the filter head if one is fitted, then unscrew the filter into a container.
  3. Oil the new filter's seal lightly and screw it on hand-tight.
  4. Open the valve, run the engine, check for leaks and top up the coolant.

Tools: Filter wrench, Container, Rags

Fuel filters change

Fuel · every 600 hours

The manual gives the engine fuel filters at 600 hours. Dirty fuel damages the injectors and pump.

PartQtyNotesPart number
Primary fuel filter1TG210 / TG230 per the dealer chart (TG255 / TG285 are listed with 84278141 as the fuel filter)84278141
Water separator1Chart: 84476807 for the TG210 / TG230, 84557707 for the TG255 / TG285check your handbook
Final fuel filter1TG210 / TG230 only: 84557099. TG-A: the chart lists 87356194 and 87360572 insteadcheck your handbook
Step-by-step
  1. Clean around the filter heads, keep naked flames away and chock the wheels.
  2. Drain the water separator, then unscrew the filters one at a time.
  3. Lightly oil the new seals and screw each filter on hand-tight.
  4. Bleed the fuel system as your handbook says, start the engine and check for leaks.

Tools: Filter wrench, Container, Rags

Engine air filters

Engine · every 1,200 hours or every year

The manual says clean the primary filter when the instrument panel tells you to, and never clean the secondary (inner) element, only replace it. It gives the TG filters as 'as required (recommend 1,200 hours or annually)'.

PartQtyNotesPart number
Primary (outer) air filter1New Holland Rochester chart: TG210 to TG285 87338668; TG-A 8447595187338668
Secondary (inner) air filter1Chart: TG210 to TG285 451526A1; TG-A 87408705451526A1
Step-by-step
  1. Stop the engine and take the key out.
  2. Open the air filter housing and take out the primary filter. If it is only dusty, clean it as the instrument panel prompt and handbook say; if torn or oily, replace it.
  3. Change the secondary element. Do not clean it.
  4. Wipe the housing and close it. Check all hose clips between the cleaner and engine are tight.

Tools: Clean damp rag

Transmission and hydraulic oil and filters change

Transmission · every 1,500 hours

The manual gives the transmission oil and filters at 1,500 hours. The transmission and hydraulic systems share the oil, protected by two high-performance spin-on filters on the right-hand side of the transmission. About 172 L of oil.

PartQtyNotesPart number
Transmission/hydraulic oil1UTTO tractor transmission oil. Mastertran / Ambra Multi G type fluid, about 172 L. Check your handbook for the exact gradecheck your handbook
Hydraulic filter (main)1New Holland Rochester chart, all TG rows84487937
Hydraulic filter (second)1New Holland Rochester chart, all TG rows84226258
Step-by-step
  1. Run the engine to warm the oil, park level, lower the linkage and any loader, stop the engine, take the key out and chock the wheels.
  2. Move the remote levers both ways with the engine off to release pressure.
  3. Let very hot oil cool to warm, drain the transmission and rear axle at the drain plugs and refit them.
  4. Change both spin-on filters on the right-hand side of the transmission, oiling the new seals.
  5. Refill to the level your handbook gives, run the engine and work the hydraulics, then recheck the level.

Tools: Large drain tray (180 L or several smaller), Filter wrench, Funnel or pump, Gloves

Cab air and recirculation filters

Cab · every 1,500 hours

The manual says cab air and recirculation filters as required, recommended at 1,500 hours. Wash the recirculation filters with mild soap and water when needed. The clean air filter is below the cab door; the recirculation filters are on both sides of the seat.

PartQtyNotesPart number
Cab air filter1New Holland Rochester chart, all TG rows (recirculating filters are listed with the same number)87684088
Step-by-step
  1. Switch off the blower.
  2. Wash the recirculation filters beside the seat with mild soap and water and let them dry.
  3. Replace the clean air filter under the cab door at the interval above, or sooner if blocked.

Tools: Mild soap and water

Coolant and conditioner change

Cooling · every 2,100 hours

The manual gives the coolant and conditioner at 2,100 hours. Change the coolant filter at the same time.

PartQtyNotesPart number
Antifreeze / coolant1Check your handbook for the exact coolant; capacity 22.7 L (TG210/230), 24.6 L (TG255/285), 26.5 L (TG-A)check your handbook
Coolant filter (water spin-on)1Fit a new one with the coolant change84605017
Step-by-step
  1. Only work on a cold engine. Open the cap slowly with a cloth to let pressure out.
  2. Drain the radiator and block and dispose of the old coolant properly.
  3. Flush with clean water, change the coolant filter and refill with the right mix.
  4. Run to temperature, let it cool and top up.

Tools: Drain tray (30 L), Hose, Cloth

Oils, fluids and capacities

SystemOil or specCapacity
Engine6-cylinder turbocharged diesel (engine make and code: check your handbook)
Engine oilNew Holland Ambra Mastergold 15W-40 (the TG Series Performance Manual names MasterGold engine oil; grade for the temperature in the manual's chart)20.8 L (5.5 US gal) with filter; 18.9 L (5 US gal) without
Coolant22.7 L (TG210, TG230) or 24.6 L (TG255, TG285). TG-A: 26.5 L. Check your handbook for the antifreeze mix.
Valve clearancesCheck your handbook
Engine oilAmbra Mastergold 15W-4020.8 L with filter (TG-A: dealer chart gives 21 L with filter, or 23.1 L on some)
Transmission, rear axle and hydraulics (shared)New Holland Mastertran (the UK name is Ambra Multi G; check your handbook)172 L (45.5 US gal)
Front axle differential (4WD)Hypoid gear oil 85W140 plus limited-slip additive (about 0.5 L per change)10-bolt axle 12.3 L; 12-bolt axle 11.8 L; SuperSteer 13.2 L
Front axle planetaries (each)85W14010-bolt 1.4 L; 12-bolt 3.3 L
CoolantCheck your handbook22.7 L (TG210, TG230); 24.6 L (TG255, TG285); 26.5 L (TG-A)

Specifications

ModelsTG210, TG230, TG255, TG285; TG-A TG215A, TG245A, TG275A, TG305A (North America)
Engine oil capacity (TG Series Performance Manual)TG210 to TG285: 20.8 L (5.5 US gal)
Tyre pressuresCheck your handbook
Wheel nut torqueCheck your handbook

Known problems

Hours-only schedule

The TG Series Performance Manual gives hours only and is a sales brochure for the range. The tractor's own operator's manual is the final word on intervals, sulphur-fuel rules and greasing.

Two oil filter numbers

The dealer chart lists both 84301243 and 84229397 for the TG210 and TG230. Match your old filter.

Fuel filter layout varies

The TG210 / TG230 have primary, water separator and final filters; the TG255 / TG285 and TG-A rows list different numbers. Check by serial number.

Repair guides

The full step-by-step guides are in Farmyard Workshop once you add your tractor.

Parts list with genuine part numbers

New Holland TG210 / TG230 / TG255 / TG285 (and TG-A: TG215A / TG245A / TG275A / TG305A) - maker filter/service sheets and parts lists already cited on the site entry; serial splits are in the row notes

Cab

PartPart numberQtyNotes
Cab air filter876840881New Holland Rochester chart, all TG rows (recirculating filters are listed with the same number)

Cooling

PartPart numberQtyNotes
Coolant filter (water spin-on)846050171New Holland Rochester chart, all TG rows

Engine service

PartPart numberQtyNotes
Oil filter843012431New Holland Rochester chart: 84301243 is listed for every TG row; 84229397 is also listed for the TG210 and TG230 (the chart marks it 'Venturi combo'). Match your old filter
Primary (outer) air filter873386681New Holland Rochester chart: TG210 to TG285 87338668; TG-A 84475951
Secondary (inner) air filter451526A11Chart: TG210 to TG285 451526A1; TG-A 87408705

Fuel

PartPart numberQtyNotes
Primary fuel filter842781411TG210 / TG230 per the dealer chart (TG255 / TG285 are listed with 84278141 as the fuel filter)

Transmission and hydraulics

PartPart numberQtyNotes
Hydraulic filter (main)844879371New Holland Rochester chart, all TG rows
Hydraulic filter (second)842262581New Holland Rochester chart, all TG rows

Sources

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