The John Deere 20C tractor has 18.5 hp engine horsepower and 18.5 hp PTO horsepower.
Engine horsepower18.5 hp
PTO horsepower18.5 hp
Drawbar horsepower16.8 hp
Rated RPM1,800 rpm
Torque36.7 lb-ft
Operating weight1,962 lb
John Deere 20C Horsepower Details
Engine horsepower
18.5 hp
PTO horsepower
18.5 hp
Drawbar horsepower
16.8 hp
Rated engine RPM
1,800 rpm
Engine torque
36.7 lb-ft
Engine displacement
0.9 L
Engine cylinders
3 cylinders
Engine model
Yanmar 0.9L 3-cylinder
Operating weight
1,962 lb
Horsepower Comparison Chart
Engine horsepower comparison
This model
18.5 hp
Average
99 hp
Low
5 hp
High
640 hp
PTO horsepower comparison
This model
18.5 hp
Average
86.2 hp
Low
5 hp
High
490 hp
Drawbar horsepower comparison
This model
16.8 hp
Average
87.8 hp
Low
5.5 hp
High
640 hp
Operating weight comparison
This model
1,962 lb
Average
9,181 lb
Low
320 lb
High
56,320 lb
John Deere 20C Extra Horsepower Notes
Horsepower note
Engine and PTO output are nearly matched on the John Deere 20C, so the listed PTO figure stays close to the engine rating.
PTO note
Use the John Deere 20C’s 18.5 hp PTO rating when sizing implements; the 18.5 hp engine rating is not the number the implement actually receives.
Drawbar note
For plows, ground tools and pull-type loads, the John Deere 20C’s 16.8 hp drawbar horsepower says more than engine horsepower alone.
Power-to-weight note
At 1,962 lb and 18.5 hp, the John Deere 20C works out to about 106.1 lb per engine horsepower, making it balanced enough that both traction and horsepower matter.
Engine note
With 0.9 L across 3 cylinders, the John Deere 20C averages about 0.3 L per cylinder.
Torque / RPM note
The John Deere 20C’s 36.7 lb-ft torque rating works with its 1,800 rpm rated speed, so load response depends on both numbers.
Official information note
Mistakes do happen. Horsepower, PTO horsepower, drawbar horsepower, weight and engine specs can change by year, market, engine option, cab, transmission and test standard. Please check the operator manual and official deere.com website for official information.
