The New Holland 1720 tractor engine horsepower is 27.7 hp | 20.7 kW, and PTO horsepower is 23.5 hp | 17.5 kW.
New Holland 1720 Horsepower Specs
| Engine gross horsepower | 27.7 hp | 20.7 kW |
|---|---|
| Engine net horsepower | 26.5 hp | 19.8 kW |
| PTO horsepower claimed | 23.5 hp | 17.5 kW |
New Holland 1720 Useful Horsepower Calculations
| PTO-to-engine power transfer | 84.8% of engine hp reaches the PTO |
|---|---|
| Engine size per PTO horsepower | 3.9 ci per PTO hp |
| PTO horsepower per liter | 15.7 PTO hp per L |
| Engine size per engine horsepower | 3.3 ci per engine hp |
| Engine horsepower per liter | 18.5 engine hp per L |
| Fuel tank per PTO horsepower | 0.4 gal per PTO hp |
| Rated speed per PTO horsepower | 106.4 rpm per PTO hp |
New Holland 1720 Engine Specs
| Displacement | 91.3 ci | 1.5 L |
|---|---|
| Bore and stroke | 3.307×3.543 inches | 84 x 90 mm |
| Compression | 22.5:1 |
| Rated RPM | 2500 |
New Holland 1720 Fuel, Cooling, Starting & Service Specs
| Fuel capacity | 8.5 gal | 32.2 L |
|---|---|
| Starter volts | 12 |
| Battery volts | 12 |
| Firing order | 1-2-3 |
New Holland 1720 Horsepower Comparison Charts
Engine horsepower comparison
PTO horsepower comparison
Displacement comparison
Rated RPM comparison
Engine size per PTO HP
Benchmarks use practical low, average and high ranges for the compact and small utility tractor category. Use the operator manual and actual engine/tractor configuration before sizing implements or judging working power.
New Holland 1720 Horsepower FAQ
How much horsepower does the New Holland 1720 have?
The listed engine output is 27.7 hp, below the 35 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 27.7 hp.
How much PTO horsepower does the New Holland 1720 have?
The listed PTO output is 23.5 hp, below the 28 hp benchmark average. For real use, size PTO implements below or near 23.5 hp rather than using a bigger engine-horsepower number.
How much engine power reaches the PTO on the New Holland 1720?
The PTO-to-engine transfer works out to 84.8%, from 27.7 engine hp to 23.5 PTO hp. That is a normal usable range for judging PTO implement fit.
How big is the New Holland 1720 engine?
The engine displacement is 91.3 ci, below the 110 ci benchmark average. Smaller displacement usually means less engine size behind each horsepower number.
Is the New Holland 1720 engine stressed for its PTO horsepower?
The engine has about 3.9 cubic inches per PTO hp, using 91.3 ci and 23.5 PTO hp. That points to a larger-displacement, lower-stress style setup.
How much PTO horsepower per liter does the New Holland 1720 make?
The output density is about 15.7 PTO hp per liter, using 23.5 PTO hp and 1.5 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 New Holland 1720 rated at?
The rated speed is 2,500 rpm, close to the 2,400 rpm benchmark average. The 2,500 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 newholland.com website before buying parts, sizing implements or making repair decisions.
