The John Deere 30A tractor has 30 hp engine horsepower and 30 hp PTO horsepower.
Engine horsepower30 hp
PTO horsepower30 hp
Drawbar horsepower25 hp
Rated RPM975 rpm
Torque49.4 lb-ft
Operating weight3,000 lb
John Deere 30A Horsepower Details
Engine horsepower
30 hp
PTO horsepower
30 hp
Drawbar horsepower
25 hp
Rated engine RPM
975 rpm
Engine torque
49.4 lb-ft
Engine displacement
1.5 L
Engine cylinders
2 cylinders
Engine model
Lombardini 1.2L 2-cylinder
Operating weight
3,000 lb
Horsepower Comparison Chart
Engine horsepower comparison
This model
30 hp
Average
99 hp
Low
5 hp
High
640 hp
PTO horsepower comparison
This model
30 hp
Average
86.2 hp
Low
5 hp
High
490 hp
Drawbar horsepower comparison
This model
25 hp
Average
87.8 hp
Low
5.5 hp
High
640 hp
Operating weight comparison
This model
3,000 lb
Average
9,181 lb
Low
320 lb
High
56,320 lb
John Deere 30A Extra Horsepower Notes
Horsepower note
The John Deere 30A lists engine horsepower and PTO horsepower very close together at about 30 hp.
PTO note
For PTO-driven work, the John Deere 30A’s practical rating is 30 hp, which fits finish mowing, light-duty rotary cutting, light tilling and small utility PTO jobs.
Drawbar note
For plows, ground tools and pull-type loads, the John Deere 30A’s 25 hp drawbar horsepower says more than engine horsepower alone.
Power-to-weight note
The John Deere 30A’s weight-to-power figure is about 100 lb per engine horsepower; that means it is balanced enough that both traction and horsepower matter.
Engine note
For engine identification, the John Deere 30A is listed with engine model Lombardini 1.2L 2-cylinder, 1.5 L displacement, 2 cylinders, rated at 975 rpm.
Torque / RPM note
Torque and rated speed on the John Deere 30A are 49.4 lb-ft and 975 rpm, showing how the engine is set up to work under load.
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.
