New Holland T7.290
The New Holland T7.290 is a powerful row crop tractor built for tough farm work. It has a strong 6-cylinder diesel engine made by FPT. This engine puts out 270 horsepower, which is very high compared to other tractors. The T7.290 uses a special transmission that lets it go forward and backward with infinite speeds, making it easy to find the right pace for any job. This tractor is big and heavy, weighing 22,707 pounds. It's 208.2 inches long, 98 inches wide, and 132.5 inches tall. The T7.290 has four-wheel drive and power steering, helping it move easily in fields. It has a comfortable cab for the driver and uses a three-point hitch in the back to connect to farm tools. The tractor's hydraulic system is advanced, using a closed center load-sensing design. With its size and power, the New Holland T7.290 is ready to handle big farming tasks with ease.
Key specifications
- Category
- Row Crop
- Engine power
- 270hp
- Operating weight
- 22,707 lb
- Transmission
- Continuously-variable transmission (CVT)
Category comparison
T7.290 compared with its category
vs. Row Crop medianDistribution
Engine Power (hp)
All recorded Row Crop tractors
This model
The T7.290 ranks at the 90th percentile for engine power among recorded row crop tractors.
Overview
About the New Holland T7.290
The New Holland T7.290 is a powerful row crop tractor built for tough farm work. It has a strong 6-cylinder diesel engine made by FPT. This engine puts out 270 horsepower, which is very high compared to other tractors. The T7.290 uses a special transmission that lets it go forward and backward with infinite speeds, making it easy to find the right pace for any job. This tractor is big and heavy, weighing 22,707 pounds. It's 208.2 inches long, 98 inches wide, and 132.5 inches tall. The T7.290 has four-wheel drive and power steering, helping it move easily in fields. It has a comfortable cab for the driver and uses a three-point hitch in the back to connect to farm tools. The tractor's hydraulic system is advanced, using a closed center load-sensing design. With its size and power, the New Holland T7.290 is ready to handle big farming tasks with ease.
Full specifications
Recorded specifications
General
| Manufacturer | New Holland |
|---|---|
| Model | T7.290 |
| Category | Row Crop tractor |
| Type | 4x4 MFWD 4WD |
| Operating weight | 22,707lb(10,300 kg) |
Engine
| Make | FPT |
|---|---|
| Power | 270hp(201.3 kW) |
| Cylinders | 6 |
| Displacement | 411ci(6.74 L) |
| Bore | 4.1in(104 mm) |
| Stroke | 5.2in(132.1 mm) |
Transmission
| Type | Continuously-variable transmission (CVT) |
|---|
Chassis & drive
| Chassis | 4x4 MFWD 4WD |
|---|---|
| Drive | 4WD |
| Steering | Power |
| Cab | Cab |
Hydraulics
| Type | Closed center load-sensing |
|---|
Dimensions
| Length | 208.2in(5,288 mm) |
|---|---|
| Width | 98in(2,489 mm) |
| Height | 132.5in(3,366 mm) |
| Operating weight | 22,707lb(10,300 kg) |
Closest alternatives
T7.290 compared with the nearest models by horsepower
By engine horsepower, the nearest row crop models to the T7.290 are the Massey Ferguson 8727S and the Claas Axion 870. The Massey Ferguson 8727S matches it on rated power and weighs 1,100 lb more. The Claas Axion 870 matches it on rated power and weighs 2,760 lb less, carrying 74 lb per horsepower against 84 lb.
| Spec | New Holland T7.290 | Massey Ferguson 8727S | Claas Axion 870 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine power | 270 hp201.3 kW | 270 hp201.3 kW | 270 hp201.3 kW |
| Operating weight | 22,707 lb10,300 kg | 23,810 lb10,800 kg | 19,952 lb9,050 kg |
| Weight per hp | 84 lb/hp51 kg/kW | 88 lb/hp54 kg/kW | 74 lb/hp45 kg/kW |
| Displacement | 411 ci6.74 L | 512.6 ci8.4 L | 410.6 ci6.73 L |
| Cylinders | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| Transmission | Continuously-variable transmission (CVT) | Continuously-variable transmission (CVT) | Continuously variable transmission |
| Drive | 4WD | 4WD | 4WD |
| Years built | - | 2018+ | 2016+ |
Calculators
Calculators for the T7.290
PTO power
About 224 to 243 PTO hp
Estimated from the 270 hp engine rating. The calculator also estimates drawbar power by surface.
Implement sizing
Implements a 270 hp tractor can run
Maximum size is about a 32 ft rotary cutter or a 27.5 ft tiller. The calculator also sizes discs, plows and balers.
Ballast
98 lb per PTO hp as listed
Heavy draft work calls for 110 to 125 lb/hp. The calculator gives the ballast to add.
Units
270 hp is 201.3 kW
The converter gives kW and metric PS values, as used on European spec sheets.
Category medians
T7.290 vs. Row Crop median
New Holland T7.290 compared with other Row Crop tractors
| Spec | This model | Row Crop median | Difference | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Power | 270 hp | 138 hp | +96% | 90th |
| Engine Displacement | 411 ci | 391 ci | +5% | 63rd |
| Cylinders | 6 | 6 | at median | 50th |
| Operating Weight | 22,707 lb | 12,307 lb | +85% | 90th |
| Length | 208 in | 180 in | +16% | 83rd |
| Width | 98 in | 91.2 in | +8% | 77th |
| Height | 133 in | 114 in | +17% | 92nd |
Medians and percentiles are calculated from the row crop tractors in the database that have a recorded value for each specification (sample size 806–1,417 models).
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions
How powerful is the New Holland T7.290?
The New Holland T7.290 has an engine power output of 270 hp. It is powered by a 6-cylinder engine displacing 411 ci.
What type of transmission does the New Holland T7.290 have?
The New Holland T7.290 uses a Continuously-variable transmission (CVT) transmission.
What type of hydraulic system does the New Holland T7.290 use?
Hydraulics on the New Holland T7.290 are Closed center load-sensing.
What hitch category is the New Holland T7.290?
The New Holland T7.290 uses a Category III hitch.
What is the working weight of the New Holland T7.290?
The operating weight of the New Holland T7.290 is approximately 22,707 lb.
What routine service does the New Holland T7.290 need?
Regular maintenance for the New Holland T7.290 includes checking and changing engine oil, hydraulic fluid, and filters, plus routine inspections as recommended in the owner's manual. Always follow the manufacturer's maintenance schedule for specific intervals and procedures.


