The New Holland lw230 B Wheel Loader (2004-2026) brings together above-average engine power at 240 hp (179 kW) and typical weight at 45,922 lb (20.8 t). The listed maximum bucket capacity is 5.23 yd³ (4 m³).
Specification profile
Wheel Loader • 2004-2026
Weight: 45,922 lb (20.8 t)Engine power: 240 hp (179 kW)Maximum bucket capacity: 5.23 yd³ (4 m³)Minimum bucket capacity: 4.19 yd³ (3.2 m³)
45,922 lb (20.8 t)Weight
240 hp (179 kW)Engine power
5.23 yd³ (4 m³)Maximum bucket capacity
4.19 yd³ (3.2 m³)Minimum bucket capacity
26.7 mph (43 km/h)Travel speed
1,400 rpmEngine speed at max torque
845 lb-ft (1,146 Nm)Maximum torque
9.53 ft (2.9 m)Transport width
How it compares
Low, average or high?
Engine power
Above average
240 hp (179 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
45,922 lb (20.8 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.
Maximum bucket capacity
Average
5.23 yd³ (4 m³)
Low 1.05 yd³ (0.8 m³)Typical 5.37 yd³ (4.11 m³)High 17 yd³ (13 m³)
Maximum bucket capacity is close to the typical figure.
Minimum bucket capacity
Above average
4.19 yd³ (3.2 m³)
Low 0.78 yd³ (0.6 m³)Typical 3.71 yd³ (2.84 m³)High 12.4 yd³ (9.5 m³)
Minimum bucket capacity is above the typical figure.
Travel speed
High
26.7 mph (43 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 well above the typical figure.
Maximum torque
Above average
845 lb-ft (1,146 Nm)
Low 107 lb-ft (145 Nm)Typical 732 lb-ft (992 Nm)High 2,104 lb-ft (2,852 Nm)
Maximum torque is above the typical figure.
Visual overview
Key measurements
Capacity
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Working dimensions
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Overall size
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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 B |
| Category | Wheel Loader |
| Model year / production | 2004-2026 |
Full specifications
Technical details
Performance
Engine power240 hp (179 kW)
Maximum torque845 lb-ft (1,146 Nm)
Engine speed at max torque1,400 rpm
Travel speed26.7 mph (43 km/h)
Dimensions
Bucket width9.88 ft (3.01 m)
Maximum discharge height13.7 ft (4.18 m)
Transport height11.7 ft (3.57 m)
Transport width9.53 ft (2.9 m)
Outside turning radius21.1 ft (6.45 m)
Capacity & weight
Maximum bucket capacity5.23 yd³ (4 m³)
Minimum bucket capacity4.19 yd³ (3.2 m³)
Weight45,922 lb (20.8 t)
Swing loaderNo
Engine & drivetrain
Cylinder bore × stroke114 x 135 mm
Displacement2.19 US gal (8.3 L)
Emission levelTier 2
Engine manufacturerCummins
Engine type6CTAA 8.3
Number of cylinders6.0
Setup & fitment
Hydraulic quick hitchNo
Mechanical quick hitchNo
Standard tyres23.5 x 25
Features
Air conditioningYes
Diesel particulate filterYes
TelescopicNo





