Quick answer:
The John Deere 140 tractor has 12 hp engine horsepower and 14 hp PTO horsepower.
Engine horsepower12 hp
PTO horsepower14 hp
Drawbar horsepower12 hp
Rated RPM3,600 rpm
Torque484 lb-ft
Operating weight770 lb
John Deere 140 Horsepower Details
| Engine horsepower | 12 hp |
|---|---|
| PTO horsepower | 14 hp |
| Drawbar horsepower | 12 hp |
| Rated engine RPM | 3,600 rpm |
| Engine torque | 484 lb-ft |
| Engine displacement | 40 cu in |
| Engine cylinders | 1 cylinders |
| Operating weight | 770 lb |
Horsepower Comparison Chart
Engine horsepower comparison
PTO horsepower comparison
Drawbar horsepower comparison
Operating weight comparison
John Deere 140 Extra Horsepower Notes
| Horsepower note | For same-class comparisons, the John Deere 140’s engine horsepower figure is 12 hp. |
|---|---|
| PTO note | The John Deere 140 has 14 hp available at the PTO, placing it in the low-horsepower compact tractor PTO range rather than a heavy-implement class. |
| Drawbar note | Use 12 hp drawbar horsepower for pulling comparisons and 14 hp PTO horsepower for driven implements on the John Deere 140. |
| Power-to-weight note | At 770 lb and 12 hp, the John Deere 140 works out to about 64.2 lb per engine horsepower, making it light for its power, so traction and ballast can become the limiting factor before engine power. |
| Engine note | With 40 cu in across 1 cylinders, the John Deere 140 averages about 40 L per cylinder. |
| Torque / RPM note | The John Deere 140’s 484 lb-ft torque rating works with its 3,600 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.







