The John Deere 70R tractor has 68 hp engine horsepower and 68 hp PTO horsepower.
Engine horsepower68 hp
PTO horsepower68 hp
Rated RPM2,400 rpm
Torque155.6 lb-ft
Operating weight14,600 lb
John Deere 70R Horsepower Details
Engine horsepower
68 hp
PTO horsepower
68 hp
Rated engine RPM
2,400 rpm
Engine torque
155.6 lb-ft
Engine displacement
2.1 L
Engine cylinders
2 cylinders
Engine model
several
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
Operating weight comparison
This model
14,600 lb
Average
9,181 lb
Low
320 lb
High
56,320 lb
John Deere 70R Extra Horsepower Notes
Horsepower note
Engine and PTO output are nearly matched on the John Deere 70R, so the listed PTO figure stays close to the engine rating.
PTO note
With 68 hp at the PTO, the John Deere 70R is best matched to larger mowing, rotary cutting, tillage and medium utility implements; implement width and soil/load conditions still matter more than the horsepower number by itself.
Power-to-weight note
At 14,600 lb and 68 hp, the John Deere 70R works out to about 214.7 lb per engine horsepower, making it heavy for its power, which usually helps traction and stability under pull.
Engine note
The John Deere 70R uses engine model several, 2.1 L displacement, 2 cylinders, rated at 2,400 rpm, which helps explain where its horsepower rating comes from.
Torque / RPM note
The John Deere 70R’s 155.6 lb-ft torque rating works with its 2,400 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.
