The Case IH 7230 tractor PTO horsepower is 170 hp | 126.8 kW, and the drawbar horsepower is 155.35 hp | 115.8 kW.
Case IH 7230 Horsepower Specs
| PTO horsepower claimed | 170 hp | 126.8 kW |
|---|---|
| PTO horsepower tested | 184.97 hp | 137.9 kW |
| Drawbar horsepower tested | 155.35 hp | 115.8 kW |
Case IH 7230 Useful Horsepower Calculations
| Drawbar-to-PTO power ratio | 91.4% drawbar hp vs PTO hp |
|---|---|
| Engine size per PTO horsepower | 3 ci per PTO hp |
| PTO horsepower per liter | 20.5 PTO hp per L |
| Fuel tank per PTO horsepower | 0.6 gal per PTO hp |
| Rated speed per PTO horsepower | 12.9 rpm per PTO hp |
Case IH 7230 Engine Specs
| Engine type | turbocharged diesel |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 504.5 ci | 8.3 L |
| Bore and stroke | 4.488×5.315 inches | 114 x 135 mm |
| Compression | 16.5:1 |
| Rated RPM | 2200 |
Case IH 7230 Fuel, Cooling, Starting & Service Specs
| Fuel capacity | 95 gal | 359.6 L |
|---|---|
| Starter volts | 12 |
| Battery volts | 12 |
Case IH 7230 Horsepower Comparison Charts
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.
Case IH 7230 Horsepower FAQ
How much PTO horsepower does the Case IH 7230 have?
The listed PTO output is 170 hp, close to the 175 hp benchmark average. Use 170 PTO hp as the practical implement-sizing number.
How much drawbar horsepower does the Case IH 7230 have?
The listed drawbar output is 155.3 hp, close to the 150 hp benchmark average. It gives a realistic pulling-power figure of about 155.3 hp.
Is the Case IH 7230 better judged by PTO hp or drawbar hp?
The drawbar output is about 91.4% of PTO output, comparing 155.3 drawbar hp with 170 PTO hp. That helps separate pulling ability from PTO implement ability.
How big is the Case IH 7230 engine?
The engine displacement is 504.5 ci, close to the 520 ci benchmark average. It is close to the normal engine-size range for this horsepower class.
Is the Case IH 7230 engine stressed for its PTO horsepower?
The engine has about 3 cubic inches per PTO hp, using 504.5 ci and 170 PTO hp. That is close to the normal benchmark for this category.
How much PTO horsepower per liter does the Case IH 7230 make?
The output density is about 20.5 PTO hp per liter, using 170 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.
What rpm is the Case IH 7230 rated at?
The rated speed is 2,200 rpm, close to the 2,100 rpm benchmark average. The 2,200 rpm figure is around normal for this class.
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 caseih.com website before buying parts, sizing implements or making repair decisions.
