The John Deere 70A tractor has 68 hp engine horsepower and 68 hp PTO horsepower.
Engine horsepower68 hp
PTO horsepower68 hp
Drawbar horsepower68 hp
Rated RPM2,600 rpm
Torque162 lb-ft
Operating weight14,600 lb
John Deere 70A Horsepower Details
Engine horsepower
68 hp
PTO horsepower
68 hp
Drawbar horsepower
68 hp
Rated engine RPM
2,600 rpm
Engine torque
162 lb-ft
Engine displacement
2.1 L
Engine cylinders
3 cylinders
Operating weight
14,600 lb
Horsepower Comparison Chart
Engine horsepower comparison
This model
68 hp
Average
99 hp
Low
5 hp
High
640 hp
PTO horsepower comparison
This model
68 hp
Average
86.2 hp
Low
5 hp
High
490 hp
Drawbar horsepower comparison
This model
68 hp
Average
87.8 hp
Low
5.5 hp
High
640 hp
Operating weight comparison
This model
14,600 lb
Average
9,181 lb
Low
320 lb
High
56,320 lb
John Deere 70A Extra Horsepower Notes
Horsepower note
The John Deere 70A has almost no visible gap between the listed engine horsepower and PTO horsepower ratings.
PTO note
For PTO-driven work, the John Deere 70A’s practical rating is 68 hp, which fits larger mowing, rotary cutting, tillage and medium utility implements.
Drawbar note
The John Deere 70A separates pulling work from PTO work with 68 hp drawbar horsepower and 68 hp PTO horsepower.
Power-to-weight note
Using 14,600 lb operating weight and 68 hp engine power, the John Deere 70A comes out at roughly 214.7 lb per engine horsepower, meaning it is heavy for its power, which usually helps traction and stability under pull.
Engine note
The John Deere 70A’s 2.1 L engine makes 68 hp, or about 32.4 hp per litre.
Torque / RPM note
The John Deere 70A’s 162 lb-ft torque figure should be read with its 2.1 L engine size and 2,600 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.
