Difference is in the detail with New Holland's next-gen T7 SWB

New Holland recently unveiled the most radical redesign yet of its mid-range T7 tractor platform. A field day with the latest T7 standard wheelbase 180-225hp models illustrated the key areas of change, and the benefits they offer. Martin Rickatson reports.

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Feedback from operators of the outgoing models drove the design decision behind the new T7 SWB tractors, says New Holland.
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Feedback from operators of the outgoing models drove the design decision behind the new T7 SWB tractors, says New Holland.

Faced off against each other, the new and old New Holland T7 standard wheelbase (SWB) tractors arguably look only subtly different. Carrying the now-established Maserati Blue livery, the two T7.225 flagship...

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