New Holland 1720 Horsepower & PTO HP

Quick answer:

The New Holland 1720 tractor engine horsepower is 27.7 hp | 20.7 kW, and PTO horsepower is 23.5 hp | 17.5 kW.

Engine HP27.7 hp | 20.7 kW
PTO HP23.5 hp | 17.5 kW
PTO Transfer84.8%
Displacement91.3 ci | 1.5 L

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

This model

27.7 hp

Average

35 hp

Low

15 hp

High

60 hp

PTO horsepower comparison

This model

23.5 hp

Average

28 hp

Low

12 hp

High

50 hp

Displacement comparison

This model

91.3 ci

Average

110 ci

Low

50 ci

High

180 ci

Rated RPM comparison

This model

2,500 rpm

Average

2,400 rpm

Low

1,800 rpm

High

3,000 rpm

Engine size per PTO HP

This model

3.9 ci/hp

Average

3.1 ci/hp

Low

1.8 ci/hp

High

5 ci/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.

Official information note

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.