New Holland TJ280 Air Filter (86555826)

Quick answer:

The New Holland TJ280 tractor primary air filter part number is 86555826. The inner safety filter is 86982523.

New Holland TJ280 Air Filter Details

Primary air filter part number 86555826
Inner safety air filter part number 86982523
Outer air filter part number 87408704
Cross-reference part numbers TJ280

Air Filter Service Interval Guide

Air Filter Service Interval Guide

Dusty use

100 hrs

Average

500 hrs

Light use

1,000 hrs

These are practical inspection/replacement guide ranges for the large ag tractor category. Dusty work can shorten the interval heavily, so use the restriction indicator and operator manual first.

New Holland TJ280 Extra Air Filter Notes

Engine horsepower 280 hp | 208.8 kW
Primary filter note For the New Holland TJ280, the listed primary air filter part number is 86555826. Match the number before buying because air cleaner setups can vary by engine, serial range and market.
Outer filter note The listed outer air filter part number is 87408704.
Safety filter note The listed inner safety air filter is 86982523. Do not remove the safety element for normal cleaning; replace it if dirty, damaged or oil-soaked.
Fitment note Check the old filter, air cleaner housing label and parts book before ordering if the tractor has had an engine or intake-housing change.
Power range note This is a higher-airflow class, so restriction matters fast. If it is working in dust, inspect before the 500-hour planning mark instead of waiting for visible power loss.
Cross-reference note Possible cross-reference numbers found for the New Holland TJ280: TJ280. Treat these as secondary checks after the primary filter number.
Service note Clean loose dust from the air cleaner housing before pulling the filter. Never run the tractor with the filter removed, even for a quick test.

New Holland TJ280 Air Filter FAQs

Should I order one filter or a full New Holland TJ280 air-filter set?

For a full parts check, separate the service element from the safety element: buy the outer/primary service element first, then buy the inner safety element only if it is dirty, damaged or due. Do not accidentally order 87408704 when you meant the safety filter, or 86982523 when you meant the outer filter.

What is the most reliable way to confirm a New Holland TJ280 air filter?

Because this listing shows a primary, outer and inner safety element setup, the risk is ordering one correct number and one wrong companion element. Keep 86555826 as the main reference, then confirm the other elements separately.

What does the New Holland TJ280 air-filter part-number pattern tell me?

The main number 86555826 should be treated as the control number. The other numbers need their own fitment checks, not blind substitution.

Why not stretch a dirty New Holland TJ280 air filter under load?

This is a higher-airflow class, so restriction matters fast. If it is working in dust, inspect before the 500-hour planning mark instead of waiting for visible power loss.

Can a cross-reference filter fit badly on a New Holland TJ280?

A single cross-reference can help when 86555826 is unavailable, but it should not override the old filter, seal shape or housing label.

Is the New Holland TJ280 outer filter the same as the primary filter?

Use 87408704 to check the service element and 86982523 to check the safety element. Do not assume one substitutes for the other.

Can the same New Holland TJ280 use different air filters?

A 280 hp engine class needs clean airflow under load. That matters for service timing, but the old filter still decides what fits.

Official information note

Mistakes do happen. Air filter specs can change by year, engine, serial range, market and air cleaner housing. Check the old filter, operator manual, parts book and official newholland.com website before ordering or installing an air filter.