The John Deere 55 tractor has 5 hp engine horsepower and 45 hp PTO horsepower.
Engine horsepower5 hp
PTO horsepower45 hp
Drawbar horsepower56 hp
Rated RPM3,200 rpm
Torque158.6 lb-ft
John Deere 55 Horsepower Details
Engine horsepower
5 hp
PTO horsepower
45 hp
Drawbar horsepower
56 hp
Rated engine RPM
3,200 rpm
Engine torque
158.6 lb-ft
Engine displacement
3.9 L
Engine cylinders
1 cylinders
Engine model
Tecumseh V50
Horsepower Comparison Chart
Engine horsepower comparison
This model
5 hp
Average
99 hp
Low
5 hp
High
640 hp
PTO horsepower comparison
This model
45 hp
Average
86.2 hp
Low
5 hp
High
490 hp
Drawbar horsepower comparison
This model
56 hp
Average
87.8 hp
Low
5.5 hp
High
640 hp
John Deere 55 Extra Horsepower Notes
Horsepower note
The John Deere 55’s 5 hp engine rating places it in the low-horsepower compact tractor category.
PTO note
For PTO-driven work, the John Deere 55’s practical rating is 45 hp, which fits larger mowing, rotary cutting, tillage and medium utility implements.
Drawbar note
Use 56 hp drawbar horsepower for pulling comparisons and 45 hp PTO horsepower for driven implements on the John Deere 55.
Engine note
The John Deere 55’s 3.9 L engine makes 5 hp, or about 1.3 hp per litre.
Torque / RPM note
The John Deere 55’s 158.6 lb-ft torque figure should be read with its 3.9 L engine size and 3,200 rpm rated speed.
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.
