Nh TM 140 question

Drillman said:

Classic is no clutchless splitter. Dual power is a single split.

Range command is 3 ranges 6 powershifts per range and clutchless range change.

Power command is 18 gears all clutchless.

Range and power commands only have 6 reverse gears matching B range forwards. There not the quickest at going backwards for long distances.

Early models up to 2002 with range commands were very reliable 2002-2005 there was a bad batch of synchros which failed a lot at lowing hours. Usually replaced with the earlier type.

TM 115,125,135,150,165 were early versions all actually 10hp less than bonnet figure apart from the TM165 which was 160hp.

These were replaced in 2002 by TM120,130,140,155 these are the HP the bonnet number says.

Many TMs have had the spanner remap and will be pushing a lot more than standard figures. Engines are well regarded although can drop valves of over revved or at 10000hrs plus.

All the above tractors are the same physical size.

TM115,120,125,130 have I think a 8 or 8.5 ton chassis rating and one assistor ram.


TM135,140, with twin assistor rams have 9 ton chassis rating

TM150,155,165 have 10 ton chassis rating as they have bigger stronger front axle.

Rear lift capacity is good across the range with TM135 and larger models equipped with twin assist cylinders being well capable of lifting very heavy kit. 6 furrow plough or similar.

Tractors with front suspension have a marginally longer wheelbase than non suspended counterparts. As for the supersteer versions I have no idea.

All range and power command versions have sprung cabs. By modern standards it’s not the best but the difference over non suspended is noticeable and worth having. General cab ergonomics are very good. With controls falling nicely to hand and the shuttle having a nice action to it.

Also in 2002 the TM175/190 were also launched. Physically bigger and early ones had major reliability issues. Avoid unless you know exactly what to check and look out for.

Personally I would aim for TM135-155 with range command gearbox as there the best. Smart ones will hold there value and treated with respect will serve you well.

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William james said:

I think a tm140 could be ordered with a heavy front axle same as a 155, other wise it has the same front axle as a 130

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2wheels said:

i seem to remember that the 140has the same back axle as the 155,or is it the front axle? anyway one of the axles is common to both.i will try to find out.

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glasshouse said:

Which one

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glasshouse said:

What went wrong?

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Exfarmer said:

Chewed up the gears and the fact that one of the pins in the suspension could not be either pushed or pulled out meant removing the axle was a huge job. Cannot remember how much it was each time but I think £5K odd

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Exfarmer said:

Chewed up the gears and the fact that one of the pins in the suspension could not be either pushed or pulled out meant removing the axle was a huge job. Cannot remember how much it was each time but I think £5K odd

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robs1 said:

Assume you had one with front suspension then, our 06 reg 120 had a front loader on all its life here, left here with over 10,000 hours on, only thing we had go wrong on it was the tin can thingy under the cab that stops oil cavitation, a spool cable replacement plus a new steering ram on one side as the ball joint broke up despite regular greasing, depreciation was 60 pence an hour total repair cost under 1500 quid for parts. Fantastic tractors if the cab suspension was as good as the T series would happily drive them forever

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