The New Holland T7.230 tractor engine horsepower is 180 hp | 134.2 kW, PTO horsepower is 150 hp | 111.9 kW, and the drawbar horsepower is 117.2 hp | 87.4 kW.
New Holland T7.230 Horsepower Specs
| Engine gross horsepower | 180 hp | 134.2 kW |
|---|---|
| PTO horsepower claimed | 150 hp | 111.9 kW |
| PTO horsepower tested | 173.5 hp | 129.4 kW |
| Drawbar horsepower tested | 117.2 hp | 87.4 kW |
New Holland T7.230 Useful Horsepower Calculations
| PTO-to-engine power transfer | 83.3% of engine hp reaches the PTO |
|---|---|
| Drawbar-to-engine power transfer | 65.1% of engine hp reaches the drawbar |
| Drawbar-to-PTO power ratio | 78.1% drawbar hp vs PTO hp |
| Engine size per PTO horsepower | 2.7 ci per PTO hp |
| PTO horsepower per liter | 22.4 PTO hp per L |
| Engine size per engine horsepower | 2.3 ci per engine hp |
| Engine horsepower per liter | 26.9 engine hp per L |
| Rated speed per PTO horsepower | 14.7 rpm per PTO hp |
New Holland T7.230 Engine Specs
| Engine type | turbocharged diesel |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 411 ci | 6.7 L |
| Bore and stroke | 4.095×5.20 inches | 104 x 132 mm |
| Rated RPM | 2200 |
New Holland T7.230 Fuel, Cooling, Starting & Service Specs
| Starter volts | 12 |
|---|---|
| Battery volts | 12 |
New Holland T7.230 Horsepower Comparison Charts
Engine horsepower comparison
PTO horsepower comparison
Drawbar horsepower comparison
Displacement comparison
Rated RPM comparison
Engine size per PTO 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 T7.230 Horsepower FAQ
How much horsepower does the New Holland T7.230 have?
The listed engine output is 180 hp, below the 210 hp benchmark average. That is a lower-power result, so the smarter match is lighter implements and jobs that do not demand more than about 180 hp.
How much PTO horsepower does the New Holland T7.230 have?
The listed PTO output is 150 hp, below the 175 hp benchmark average. For real use, size PTO implements below or near 150 hp rather than using a bigger engine-horsepower number.
How much drawbar horsepower does the New Holland T7.230 have?
The listed drawbar output is 117.2 hp, below the 150 hp benchmark average. For pulling work, the safer assumption is about 117.2 hp at the drawbar before soil, ballast and tire limits are considered.
How much engine power reaches the PTO on the New Holland T7.230?
The PTO-to-engine transfer works out to 83.3%, from 180 engine hp to 150 PTO hp. That is a normal usable range for judging PTO implement fit.
How efficient is the New Holland T7.230 for pulling work?
The drawbar-to-engine transfer is about 65.1%, from 180 engine hp to 117.2 drawbar hp. That gives a more grounded pulling estimate than engine horsepower alone.
Is the New Holland T7.230 better judged by PTO hp or drawbar hp?
The drawbar output is about 78.1% of PTO output, comparing 117.2 drawbar hp with 150 PTO hp. That helps separate pulling ability from PTO implement ability.
How big is the New Holland T7.230 engine?
The engine displacement is 411 ci, below the 520 ci benchmark average. Smaller displacement usually means less engine size behind each horsepower number.
Is the New Holland T7.230 engine stressed for its PTO horsepower?
The engine has about 2.7 cubic inches per PTO hp, using 411 ci and 150 PTO hp. That is a smaller-displacement, higher-output style result.
How much PTO horsepower per liter does the New Holland T7.230 make?
The output density is about 22.4 PTO hp per liter, using 150 PTO hp and 6.7 L of displacement. Higher hp/L means more output squeezed from each liter; lower hp/L usually means a more relaxed engine tune.
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.

