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The dimensions of the T5 have not changed, making it a very practical farmyard tool. What has changed is the styling, which brings the tractor more in line with its big brothers in New Holland.
Under the hood, the tractor is fitted with FPT HI-eSCR engines for Tier 4B compliance. New Holland says this engine has increased performance and delivers up to 24% more torque backup. The new T5 range is available in three models: the 99hp T5.100, the 107hp T5.110 and the 117hp T5.120, with respective maximum torque figures at 1,500rpm of 430, 468 and 491Nm. The engine is not boosted so this power is constantly available.
The 3.4-litre common rail F5C engine with ECOBlue Compact works on a combination of HI-eSCR technology and low rate EGR (exhaust gas recirculation) developed and produced by FPT Industrial. This is in alignment with the New Holland Tier 4B strategy, which foresees the use of Compact SCR and low-rate EGR for lower-powered products with reduced cooling requirements. This, according to New Holland, is very important for the overall tractor dimensions. Fuel capacity is 165 litres, and AdBlue tanks hold 12 litres. This might be a limiting factor for long working days.
Improved comfort
A key development is the addition of the Terraglide front suspended axle option. When paired with the optional Comfort Ride cab suspension, it gives operators similar comfort levels to those already found on the bigger New Holland tractors. Optional front brakes are available for true four-wheel braking.
In the deluxe cab, comfortable operation is improved with a new control layout and tiltable steering column. A panoramic windscreen and large 200° wiper improves visibility. The operator also benefits from enhanced stowage with the addition of a storage box to the left of the seat.
Externally, night vision is improved with new high-power LED work lights. The optional eight LED lights provide 15,600 lumens and a broader spread of white light. Compared with equivalent powered halogen units, they offer 145% more light and increased durability with less power consumption. Those operating compatible equipment benefit from optional ISOBUS Class II capability.
A new wide frame at 1,100mm with bolted towers and the option of side rails form part of a loader-ready package on the new T5. There is also an option of new mechanical or electrohydraulic joysticks with integrated transmission control. This takes this tractor up another level. It is aimed at making operation easier, especially around the farmyard with a loader. Again, the loader is Stoll, with sizes to suit the tractor power.
Transmission
The T5 also benefits from the Auto Transport and Auto Field modes found on the bigger tractors. For roadwork, the operator can select Auto Transport mode, which automatically shifts gears to match engine load and forward speed. New Holland says this will reduce fuel consumption. The Auto Field mode offers the same advantages, by managing both engine speed and transmission in line with PTO operations. An optional creeper mode is also available, with the 40km/h ECO Electro Command transmission.
Additionally, there are now three settings for shuttle modulation, allowing the operator to set the aggressiveness of forward/reverse changes. This feature is targeted at the large number of users who equip tractors of this size with a loader.
The rear three-point linkage lift capacity has been raised to 5,420kg at the hook ends while remote valve layout has been improved for easier coupling. The optional front linkage has a lift capacity of 1,850kg and 1,000rpm PTO speed as standard. Improvements to the chassis have allowed gross vehicle weight to be raised from 7.4t to 8.0t, and a new fixed heavy-duty front axle option allows the fitting of 28in front tyres.
Summary
It seems the T5 has grown up. It may now be a credible alternative to farmers who have had a T6 in the past, who don’t need that size of a tractor and had it for the comfort levels. Now most of the features on the transmission, the wide frame loader and front suspension have been incorporated into the T5.
New Holland T6
The new T6 keeps its size and pushes out the same power using two fewer cylinders.
Like most other tractor manufacturers, New Holland is pushing four-cylinder power up to 175hp with engine power management. It has offered six-cylinder tractors in the 120hp to 150hp range for a lot longer than its competitors. The driving force for this change is the stringent emission regulations that add to the cost of engine development. New Holland says the T6 is its most popular range, with 25,000 units sold across Europe.
The new T6 cab is clearly distinguishable, with an updated roof. The tractor has also retained the wheelbase at 2.645m, even though it’s a four-cylinder motor. New Holland says this will improve traction and give more comfort for the operator. All in all, there is no way of knowing that the tractor has four cylinders until you start the engine or pop the hood.
Cleverly, New Holland has fitted the engine 25cm forward on the chassis for a better-balanced tractor to the front. The tractor weighs just 25kg less than the six-cylinder model.
The new T6 complies with Tier 4B emissions standards, with New Holland’s ECOBlue high-efficiency selective catalytic reduction (Hi-eSCR) technology.
New Holland explains that with this after-treatment, the engine breathes clean air, optimising combustion, torque rise and fuel efficiency. The turbo incorporates some clever features including an exhaust flap which closes to get the engine up to running temperature quicker. As an option, this can be used as an exhaust brake, operated by a second accelerator pedal. The new T6 engines have to deliver more power from a smaller package.
According to New Holland, they have achieved better performance by maximising power output from each cylinder.
The new Roll Baler 125
The Roll Baler 125 is New Holland’s latest round-bale product. The Roll Baler 125 features best-in-class pickup efficiency using the latest pickup technology combined with the ultimate in feeding efficiency of material into the baler, according to New Holland. The redesigned pickup was first introduced on the Big Baler and Roll Belt balers. On the Roll Baler 125 it is 300mm wider than previous models, at 2.3m.
Feeding capacity is supported by five tine bars with double cam drive and adjustable suspension. The new models feature a drop floor which is operated from the tractor cab. New Holland says its unique pivot design lowers the floor by 120mm at the front and 60mm at the rear, making it far easier and quicker to clear a blockage without any losses. The knives lower automatically when the drop floor is lowered.
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