- New Holland’s completely new T7 XD 360-435hp tractors are designed with a high power to weight ratio and engineered to work with or without ballast, meeting the needs of large-scale farmers and contractors worldwide.
- The new compact design has an engine used in this tractor size for the first time, revised AutoCommand™ CVT transmission for faster travel, central tyre inflation to minimise soil damage, new suspended axle and cab for greater comfort, and new front/rear linkages and hydraulic system for more work capacity.
New Holland is launching a completely new series of T7 XD tractors, engineered to satisfy the specific needs of large-scale farmers and contractors.
The T7 XD represents a new high-hp category in the New Holland tractor line-up, with three models in the 350hp+ bracket that offer the flexibility to perform operations from ballasted heavy draft work to high payload haulage and combination front/rear implement tasks.
“The T7 XD will extend the compact design, versatility, and excellent power to weight ratio characteristics of our T7 family into the high horsepower segment”, explains New Holland T7 Global Product Manager, Richard Hollins. “The new range will appeal to customers looking for that all-round capability, from heavy field work, demanding PTO or hydraulic tasks, to high-speed haulage; the T7 XD has the features that can deliver this.”
Drivetrains designed for demanding tasks
The 360hp T7.360 XD, 390hp T7.390 XD and 435hp T7.440 XD are designed around a Stage V 8.7-litre FPT Cursor 9 six-cylinder engine mounted on a structural sump. This design minimises vibration and eliminates the need for support rails, keeping the tractor waist narrow, aiding manoeuvrability and forward vision. Proven in established high-hp New Holland tractors, the Cursor 9 features an electronic variable-geometry turbocharger and intercooling to maximise fuel efficiency.
A 680-litre fuel tank is 13% bigger than on T7 HD tractors, while the Cursor engine’s service interval is extended to 750hrs, 50% longer than some competitors in this sector. A flat power curve ensures maximum power is always available, while peak torque is delivered at 1,400rpm, with the transmission electronically utilising this low engine speed figure to minimise fuel consumption. When idling, engine speed drops to 650rpm, to further cut fuel use.
Standard on all T7 XD models is a new version of New Holland’s Auto Command™ CVT. Based on a proven 4x2 range design, it introduces a maximum 60kph travel speed, reducing road travel time and fuel use through operation at lower engine rpm. An external oil reservoir permits a lower transmission oil level to improve efficiency, particularly at high road speeds. Should it suit the application, a stepped manual control feature allows operation in a powershift mode.
A comprehensive braking package includes oil-cooled inboard front brakes, powerful multi-stage engine retardation, featuring exclusive cylinder decompression, and the established New Holland Intelligent Trailer Braking System to reduce the risk of a jack-knife situation. To blend manoeuvrability with ride comfort and maximum implement handling capability, the T7 XD combines a wheelbase of 3,190mm, maximising stability, with a front end design that minimises the overall length. A new Terraglide™ independent front axle suspension enhances driver comfort thanks to enhanced shock absorbing ability and anti-roll and anti-pitch logic.
Maximum gross vehicle weight is up to 19,000kg, where local legislation permits, enabling these tractors to handle large mounted and trailed implements on the road and make use of a new wheel weight design for convenient ballasting. Also available for the first time on a New Holland tractor is an integral central tyre inflation system. This allows increased flexion (IF) or very high flexion (VF) tyres to be operated at their lower recommended pressures when at work in the field, to lengthen tyre footprints, increasing ground contact, minimising wheelslip and pressure, and maximising fuel efficiency. With fieldwork complete, fast reinflation from the cab is then possible for road travel at maximum permitted speed, via a gear-driven high-capacity twin cylinder air compressor.
A new compact front linkage is fully integrated to ensure implements are as close-coupled as possible for excellent tractor balance and manoeuvrability. Its lift capacity is 6,100kg, and it is complemented by two double-acting spool valves, plus optional 1,000/1,000E rpm PTO. At the rear, lift capacity is 8% higher than on the T7 HD, at 11,942kg, and up to five double-acting high-flow remote valves can be specified, with a power beyond supply optional. Hydraulic demands are met by a MegaFlow™ dual pump and energy-saving dual circuit option, with 360 l/min total capacity, up 67% on T7 HD tractors.
Comfort and connectivity
Complemented by the ‘Inspired by Nature’ body styling that connects all New Holland equipment, plus new LED leaf emblem tail lights, T7 XD tractors feature an enhanced Horizon™ Ultra cab with upgraded frame and refined suspension that further isolates the cab from any chassis movements and minimises cab roll. Visibility is improved thanks to a 260° front wiper sweep and new drawbar area lights built into the rear fenders.
‘Walk in’ steps provide easy access and exit, adjacent to a hand wash tank and integrated external toolbox storage, complemented by a large in-cab overhead locker. Cab noise level is just 68 decibels, and standard fitments include the IntelliView™ 12 touchscreen terminal, through which operators can set up and monitor the tractor and any ISOBUS implement. Functions include Baler Mode, which reduces cab motion when working with large square balers by constantly modifying front axle suspension travel to reduce cab movement and engine speed.
New Holland Intelligence™, the new generation of software that replaces PLM Intelligence, enables monitoring, recording and instant two-way remote transfer of operating and field data to the New Holland FieldOps™ online portal. With Connectivity Included as standard, owners can leverage data to identify potential efficiency gains and – with their permission – allow dealers to provide proactive support through monitoring, remote advice and system upgrades.
Modena, November 8th, 2025
