The New Holland T8010 tractor engine horsepower is 221 hp | 164.8 kW, PTO horsepower is 175 hp | 130.5 kW, and the drawbar horsepower is 154.64 hp | 115.3 kW.
New Holland T8010 Horsepower Specs
| Engine horsepower | 221 hp | 164.8 kW |
|---|---|
| PTO horsepower claimed | 175 hp | 130.5 kW |
| PTO horsepower tested | 213.73 hp | 159.4 kW |
| Drawbar horsepower tested | 154.64 hp | 115.3 kW |
New Holland T8010 Useful Horsepower Calculations
| PTO-to-engine power transfer | 79.2% of engine hp reaches the PTO |
|---|---|
| Drawbar-to-engine power transfer | 70% of engine hp reaches the drawbar |
| Drawbar-to-PTO power ratio | 88.4% drawbar hp vs PTO hp |
| Engine size per PTO horsepower | 2.9 ci per PTO hp |
| PTO horsepower per liter | 21.1 PTO hp per L |
| Engine size per engine horsepower | 2.3 ci per engine hp |
| Engine horsepower per liter | 26.6 engine hp per L |
| Rated speed per PTO horsepower | 12.6 rpm per PTO hp |
New Holland T8010 Engine Specs
| Engine type | intercooled turbocharged diesel |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 506.5 ci | 8.3 L |
| Bore and stroke | 4.488×5.315 inches | 114 x 135 mm |
| Compression | 17.5:1 |
| Rated RPM | 2200 |
New Holland T8010 Fuel, Cooling, Starting & Service Specs
| Starter volts | 12 |
|---|---|
| Battery volts | 12 |
New Holland T8010 Horsepower Comparison Charts
Engine horsepower comparison
PTO horsepower comparison
Drawbar horsepower comparison
Displacement comparison
Rated RPM comparison
Engine size per PTO HP
Benchmarks use practical low, average and high ranges for the large ag tractor category. Use the operator manual and actual engine/tractor configuration before sizing implements or judging working power.
New Holland T8010 Horsepower FAQ
How much horsepower does the New Holland T8010 have?
The listed engine output is 221 hp, close to the 210 hp benchmark average. That puts the tractor in a normal working range for this benchmark group, with 221 hp as the main engine number.
How much PTO horsepower does the New Holland T8010 have?
The listed PTO output is 175 hp, close to the 175 hp benchmark average. Use 175 PTO hp as the practical implement-sizing number.
How much drawbar horsepower does the New Holland T8010 have?
The listed drawbar output is 154.6 hp, close to the 150 hp benchmark average. It gives a realistic pulling-power figure of about 154.6 hp.
How much engine power reaches the PTO on the New Holland T8010?
The PTO-to-engine transfer works out to 79.2%, from 221 engine hp to 175 PTO hp. That is a normal usable range for judging PTO implement fit.
How efficient is the New Holland T8010 for pulling work?
The drawbar-to-engine transfer is about 70%, from 221 engine hp to 154.6 drawbar hp. That gives a more grounded pulling estimate than engine horsepower alone.
Is the New Holland T8010 better judged by PTO hp or drawbar hp?
The drawbar output is about 88.4% of PTO output, comparing 154.6 drawbar hp with 175 PTO hp. That helps separate pulling ability from PTO implement ability.
How big is the New Holland T8010 engine?
The engine displacement is 506.5 ci, close to the 520 ci benchmark average. It is close to the normal engine-size range for this horsepower class.
Is the New Holland T8010 engine stressed for its PTO horsepower?
The engine has about 2.9 cubic inches per PTO hp, using 506.5 ci and 175 PTO hp. That is a smaller-displacement, higher-output style result.
How much PTO horsepower per liter does the New Holland T8010 make?
The output density is about 21.1 PTO hp per liter, using 175 PTO hp and 8.3 L of displacement. Higher hp/L means more output squeezed from each liter; lower hp/L usually means a more relaxed engine tune.
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.

