New Holland lw230 Wheel Loader Specs (1999-2026)

The New Holland lw230 Wheel Loader (1999-2026) stands out for above-average engine power at 235 hp (175 kW), while typical weight comes in at 43,872 lb (19.9 t). Another useful figure is bucket capacity at 4.71 yd³ (3.6 m³).
Specification profile

Wheel Loader • 1999-2026

Weight: 43,872 lb (19.9 t)Engine power: 235 hp (175 kW)Bucket capacity: 4.71 yd³ (3.6 m³)Maximum bucket capacity: 4.71 yd³ (3.6 m³)
43,872 lb (19.9 t)Weight
235 hp (175 kW)Engine power
4.71 yd³ (3.6 m³)Bucket capacity
4.71 yd³ (3.6 m³)Maximum bucket capacity
24.9 mph (40 km/h)Travel speed
1,500 rpmEngine speed at max torque
528 lb-ft (716 Nm)Maximum torque
9.43 ft (2.88 m)Transport width
How it compares

Low, average or high?

Engine power

Above average

235 hp (175 kW)
Low 44.3 hp (33 kW)Typical 212 hp (158 kW)High 814 hp (607 kW)

Engine power is above the typical figure.

Weight

Average

43,872 lb (19.9 t)
Low 7,419 lb (3.37 t)Typical 43,268 lb (19.6 t)High 210,541 lb (95.5 t)

Weight is close to the typical figure.

Bucket capacity

Above average

4.71 yd³ (3.6 m³)
Low 0.78 yd³ (0.6 m³)Typical 4 yd³ (3.06 m³)High 15 yd³ (11.5 m³)

Bucket capacity is above the typical figure.

Travel speed

Above average

24.9 mph (40 km/h)
Low 12 mph (19.3 km/h)Typical 21.4 mph (34.4 km/h)High 26.7 mph (43 km/h)

Travel speed is above the typical figure.

Maximum torque

Low

528 lb-ft (716 Nm)
Low 107 lb-ft (145 Nm)Typical 732 lb-ft (992 Nm)High 2,104 lb-ft (2,852 Nm)

Maximum torque is well below the typical figure.

Transport width

Above average

9.43 ft (2.88 m)
Low 5.25 ft (1.6 m)Typical 8.71 ft (2.65 m)High 15.8 ft (4.81 m)

Transport width is above the typical figure.

Visual overview

Key measurements

Working dimensions

Useful working and clearance measurements shown side by side.

Outside turning radius22 ft (6.7 m)
Maximum discharge height13.9 ft (4.23 m)
Bucket width9.88 ft (3.01 m)

Overall size

The main published dimensions shown together at a glance.

Transport height11.5 ft (3.5 m)
Transport width9.43 ft (2.88 m)
Equipment

Features & equipment

Published equipment and feature availability for this model.

Air conditioningYES
Diesel particulate filterYES
Hydraulic quick hitchNO
Mechanical quick hitchNO
Swing loaderNO
TelescopicNO
Overview

Model information

Manufacturer New Holland
Model lw230
Category Wheel Loader
Model year / production 1999-2026
Full specifications

Technical details

Performance

Engine power235 hp (175 kW)
Maximum torque528 lb-ft (716 Nm)
Engine speed at max torque1,500 rpm
Travel speed24.9 mph (40 km/h)

Dimensions

Bucket width9.88 ft (3.01 m)
Maximum discharge height13.9 ft (4.23 m)
Transport height11.5 ft (3.5 m)
Transport width9.43 ft (2.88 m)
Outside turning radius22 ft (6.7 m)

Capacity & weight

Bucket capacity4.71 yd³ (3.6 m³)
Maximum bucket capacity4.71 yd³ (3.6 m³)
Weight43,872 lb (19.9 t)
Swing loaderNo

Engine & drivetrain

Cylinder bore × stroke114 x 135 mm
Displacement2.19 US gal (8.3 L)
Engine manufacturerCummins
Engine type6CT 8.3
Number of cylinders6.0

Setup & fitment

Hydraulic quick hitchNo
Mechanical quick hitchNo
Standard tyres26.5 x 25

Features

Air conditioningYes
Diesel particulate filterYes
TelescopicNo