The New Holland T6.160 tractor engine horsepower is 131 hp | 97.7 kW, PTO horsepower is 110 hp | 82.0 kW, and the drawbar horsepower is 96.7 hp | 72.1 kW.
Engine HP131 hp | 97.7 kW
PTO HP110 hp | 82.0 kW
Drawbar HP96.7 hp | 72.1 kW
PTO Transfer84%
Displacement273.7 ci | 4.5 L
New Holland T6.160 Horsepower Specs
Engine gross horsepower
131 hp | 97.7 kW
PTO horsepower claimed
110 hp | 82.0 kW
PTO horsepower tested
129.3 hp | 96.4 kW
Drawbar horsepower tested
96.7 hp | 72.1 kW
New Holland T6.160 Useful Horsepower Calculations
PTO-to-engine power transfer
84% of engine hp reaches the PTO
Drawbar-to-engine power transfer
73.8% of engine hp reaches the drawbar
Drawbar-to-PTO power ratio
87.9% drawbar hp vs PTO hp
Engine size per PTO horsepower
2.5 ci per PTO hp
PTO horsepower per liter
24.4 PTO hp per L
Engine size per engine horsepower
2.1 ci per engine hp
Engine horsepower per liter
29.1 engine hp per L
Rated speed per PTO horsepower
20 rpm per PTO hp
New Holland T6.160 Engine Specs
Engine type
turbocharged diesel
Displacement
273.7 ci | 4.5 L
Bore and stroke
4.094×5.197 inches | 104 x 132 mm
Rated RPM
2200
New Holland T6.160 Fuel, Cooling, Starting & Service Specs
Starter volts
12
Battery volts
12
New Holland T6.160 Horsepower Comparison Charts
Engine horsepower comparison
This model
131 hp
Average
80 hp
Low
45 hp
High
120 hp
PTO horsepower comparison
This model
110 hp
Average
65 hp
Low
35 hp
High
105 hp
Drawbar horsepower comparison
This model
96.7 hp
Average
55 hp
Low
30 hp
High
95 hp
Displacement comparison
This model
273.7 ci
Average
260 ci
Low
150 ci
High
380 ci
Rated RPM comparison
This model
2,200 rpm
Average
2,200 rpm
Low
1,800 rpm
High
2,700 rpm
Engine size per PTO HP
This model
2.5 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 T6.160 Horsepower FAQ
How much horsepower does the New Holland T6.160 have?
The listed engine output is 131 hp, above the 80 hp benchmark average. That is a higher-power result, so ballast, tire setup and implement width matter if you want to use the full 131 hp.
How much PTO horsepower does the New Holland T6.160 have?
The listed PTO output is 110 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 110 hp.
How much drawbar horsepower does the New Holland T6.160 have?
The listed drawbar output is 96.7 hp, above the 55 hp benchmark average. That makes the 96.7 hp drawbar number more useful than engine hp for tillage and heavy pulling.
How much engine power reaches the PTO on the New Holland T6.160?
The PTO-to-engine transfer works out to 84%, from 131 engine hp to 110 PTO hp. That is a normal usable range for judging PTO implement fit.
How efficient is the New Holland T6.160 for pulling work?
The drawbar-to-engine transfer is about 73.8%, from 131 engine hp to 96.7 drawbar hp. That gives a more grounded pulling estimate than engine horsepower alone.
Is the New Holland T6.160 better judged by PTO hp or drawbar hp?
The drawbar output is about 87.9% of PTO output, comparing 96.7 drawbar hp with 110 PTO hp. That helps separate pulling ability from PTO implement ability.
How big is the New Holland T6.160 engine?
The engine displacement is 273.7 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 T6.160 engine stressed for its PTO horsepower?
The engine has about 2.5 cubic inches per PTO hp, using 273.7 ci and 110 PTO hp. That is a smaller-displacement, higher-output style result.
How much PTO horsepower per liter does the New Holland T6.160 make?
The output density is about 24.4 PTO hp per liter, using 110 PTO hp and 4.5 L of displacement. Higher hp/L means more output squeezed from each liter; lower hp/L usually means a more relaxed engine tune.
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.
