The New Holland TJ280 tractor engine horsepower is 280 hp | 208.8 kW, and PTO horsepower is 280 hp | 208.8 kW.
Engine HP280 hp | 208.8 kW
PTO HP280 hp | 208.8 kW
PTO Transfer100%
Torque1003 lb-ft | 1360.1 Nm
Displacement506.5 ci | 8.3 L
New Holland TJ280 Horsepower Specs
Engine horsepower
280 hp | 208.8 kW
PTO horsepower claimed
280 hp | 208.8 kW
New Holland TJ280 Useful Horsepower Calculations
PTO-to-engine power transfer
100% of engine hp reaches the PTO
Engine size per PTO horsepower
1.8 ci per PTO hp
PTO horsepower per liter
33.7 PTO hp per L
Engine size per engine horsepower
1.8 ci per engine hp
Engine horsepower per liter
33.7 engine hp per L
Torque per PTO horsepower
3.6 lb-ft per PTO hp
Rated speed per PTO horsepower
7.1 rpm per PTO hp
New Holland TJ280 Engine Specs
Engine type
turbocharged aftercooled diesel
Displacement
506.5 ci | 8.3 L
Bore and stroke
4.488×5.315 inches | 114 x 135 mm
Rated RPM
2000
Torque
1003 lb-ft | 1360.1 Nm
Torque RPM
1400
New Holland TJ280 Fuel, Cooling, Starting & Service Specs
Starter volts
24
Battery volts
12
New Holland TJ280 Horsepower Comparison Charts
Engine horsepower comparison
This model
280 hp
Average
210 hp
Low
120 hp
High
380 hp
PTO horsepower comparison
This model
280 hp
Average
175 hp
Low
100 hp
High
320 hp
Displacement comparison
This model
506.5 ci
Average
520 ci
Low
360 ci
High
750 ci
Torque comparison
This model
1,003 lb-ft
Average
700 lb-ft
Low
350 lb-ft
High
1,250 lb-ft
Rated RPM comparison
This model
2,000 rpm
Average
2,100 rpm
Low
1,600 rpm
High
2,500 rpm
Engine size per PTO HP
This model
1.8 ci/hp
Average
3.3 ci/hp
Low
2 ci/hp
High
5.2 ci/hp
Benchmarks use practical low, average and high ranges for the large ag tractor category. Use the operator manual and actual engine/tractor configuration before sizing implements or judging working power.
New Holland TJ280 Horsepower FAQ
How much horsepower does the New Holland TJ280 have?
The listed engine output is 280 hp, above the 210 hp benchmark average. That is a higher-power result, so ballast, tire setup and implement width matter if you want to use the full 280 hp.
How much PTO horsepower does the New Holland TJ280 have?
The listed PTO output is 280 hp, above the 175 hp benchmark average. That is the number to use for mowers, balers, augers, pumps and other PTO tools that need up to about 280 hp.
How much engine power reaches the PTO on the New Holland TJ280?
The PTO-to-engine transfer works out to 100%, from 280 engine hp to 280 PTO hp. That is a strong transfer figure when the two specs are from the same configuration.
How big is the New Holland TJ280 engine?
The engine displacement is 506.5 ci, close to the 520 ci benchmark average. It is close to the normal engine-size range for this horsepower class.
Is the New Holland TJ280 engine stressed for its PTO horsepower?
The engine has about 1.8 cubic inches per PTO hp, using 506.5 ci and 280 PTO hp. That is a smaller-displacement, higher-output style result.
How much PTO horsepower per liter does the New Holland TJ280 make?
The output density is about 33.7 PTO hp per liter, using 280 PTO hp and 8.3 L of displacement. Higher hp/L means more output squeezed from each liter; lower hp/L usually means a more relaxed engine tune.
How much torque does the New Holland TJ280 have?
The listed torque is 1,003 lb-ft, above the 700 lb-ft benchmark average. The 1,003 lb-ft figure is useful for lugging, loader work and heavy PTO load recovery.
Does the New Holland TJ280 have good torque for its PTO horsepower?
The torque-to-PTO-power figure is about 3.6 lb-ft per PTO hp, using 1,003 lb-ft and 280 PTO hp. A higher number usually points to a slower, gruntier working feel.
What rpm is the New Holland TJ280 rated at?
The rated speed is 2,000 rpm, close to the 2,100 rpm benchmark average. The 2,000 rpm figure is around normal for this class.
Official information note
Horsepower and engine specs can vary by year, market, engine option, fuel system, test standard and tractor configuration. Check the operator manual, spec plate, parts book and official newholland.com website before buying parts, sizing implements or making repair decisions.
