The New Holland L85 tractor engine horsepower is 85 hp | 63.4 kW, and PTO horsepower is 76 hp | 56.7 kW.
Engine HP85 hp | 63.4 kW
PTO HP76 hp | 56.7 kW
PTO Transfer89.4%
Displacement238 ci | 3.9 L
New Holland L85 Horsepower Specs
Engine horsepower
85 hp | 63.4 kW
PTO horsepower claimed
76 hp | 56.7 kW
New Holland L85 Useful Horsepower Calculations
PTO-to-engine power transfer
89.4% of engine hp reaches the PTO
Engine size per PTO horsepower
3.1 ci per PTO hp
PTO horsepower per liter
19.5 PTO hp per L
Engine size per engine horsepower
2.8 ci per engine hp
Engine horsepower per liter
21.8 engine hp per L
Rated speed per PTO horsepower
32.9 rpm per PTO hp
New Holland L85 Engine Specs
Engine type
turbocharged diesel
Displacement
238 ci | 3.9 L
Bore and stroke
4.094×4.527 inches | 104 x 115 mm
Rated RPM
2500
New Holland L85 Fuel, Cooling, Starting & Service Specs
Starter volts
12
Battery volts
12
New Holland L85 Horsepower Comparison Charts
Engine horsepower comparison
This model
85 hp
Average
80 hp
Low
45 hp
High
120 hp
PTO horsepower comparison
This model
76 hp
Average
65 hp
Low
35 hp
High
105 hp
Displacement comparison
This model
238 ci
Average
260 ci
Low
150 ci
High
380 ci
Rated RPM comparison
This model
2,500 rpm
Average
2,200 rpm
Low
1,800 rpm
High
2,700 rpm
Engine size per PTO HP
This model
3.1 ci/hp
Average
3.5 ci/hp
Low
2.2 ci/hp
High
5.8 ci/hp
Benchmarks use practical low, average and high ranges for the utility tractor category. Use the operator manual and actual engine/tractor configuration before sizing implements or judging working power.
New Holland L85 Horsepower FAQ
How much horsepower does the New Holland L85 have?
The listed engine output is 85 hp, close to the 80 hp benchmark average. That puts the tractor in a normal working range for this benchmark group, with 85 hp as the main engine number.
How much PTO horsepower does the New Holland L85 have?
The listed PTO output is 76 hp, above the 65 hp benchmark average. That is the number to use for mowers, balers, augers, pumps and other PTO tools that need up to about 76 hp.
How much engine power reaches the PTO on the New Holland L85?
The PTO-to-engine transfer works out to 89.4%, from 85 engine hp to 76 PTO hp. That is a normal usable range for judging PTO implement fit.
How big is the New Holland L85 engine?
The engine displacement is 238 ci, close to the 260 ci benchmark average. It is close to the normal engine-size range for this horsepower class.
Is the New Holland L85 engine stressed for its PTO horsepower?
The engine has about 3.1 cubic inches per PTO hp, using 238 ci and 76 PTO hp. That is close to the normal benchmark for this category.
How much PTO horsepower per liter does the New Holland L85 make?
The output density is about 19.5 PTO hp per liter, using 76 PTO hp and 3.9 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 L85 rated at?
The rated speed is 2,500 rpm, above the 2,200 rpm benchmark average. A higher 2,500 rpm rating can make power well but may feel busier under load.
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.
