Quick answer:
The John Deere 120 tractor has 21 hp engine horsepower and 12 hp PTO horsepower.
Engine horsepower21 hp
PTO horsepower12 hp
Drawbar horsepower10.5 hp
Operating weight30,500 lb
John Deere 120 Horsepower Details
| Engine horsepower | 21 hp |
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| PTO horsepower | 12 hp |
| Drawbar horsepower | 10.5 hp |
| Engine displacement | 29 cu in |
| Engine cylinders | 1 cylinders |
| Engine model | a 12HP Kohler 476cc 1-cylinder |
| Operating weight | 30,500 lb |
Horsepower Comparison Chart
Engine horsepower comparison
PTO horsepower comparison
Drawbar horsepower comparison
Operating weight comparison
John Deere 120 Extra Horsepower Notes
| Horsepower note | The John Deere 120 is rated at 21 hp engine power and 12 hp at the PTO, a drop of about 9 hp between the engine and PTO. |
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| PTO note | The John Deere 120 has 12 hp available at the PTO, placing it in the low-horsepower compact tractor PTO range rather than a heavy-implement class. |
| Drawbar note | The John Deere 120 combines 10.5 hp drawbar horsepower with 30,500 lb operating weight, so traction and ballast can matter as much as power for pulling jobs. |
| Power-to-weight note | At 30,500 lb and 21 hp, the John Deere 120 works out to about 1,452.4 lb per engine horsepower, making it heavy for its power, which usually helps traction and stability under pull. |
| Engine note | Engine details for the John Deere 120 come together as engine model a 12HP Kohler 476cc 1-cylinder, 29 cu in displacement, 1 cylinders. |
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.







