Quick answer:
The John Deere 317 tractor has 17 hp engine horsepower and 17 hp PTO horsepower.
Engine horsepower17 hp
PTO horsepower17 hp
Drawbar horsepower17 hp
Rated RPM3,600 rpm
Torque30 lb-ft
Operating weight6,300 lb
John Deere 317 Horsepower Details
| Engine horsepower | 17 hp |
|---|---|
| PTO horsepower | 17 hp |
| Drawbar horsepower | 17 hp |
| Rated engine RPM | 3,600 rpm |
| Engine torque | 30 lb-ft |
| Engine displacement | 42.2 cu in |
| Operating weight | 6,300 lb |
Horsepower Comparison Chart
Engine horsepower comparison
PTO horsepower comparison
Drawbar horsepower comparison
Operating weight comparison
John Deere 317 Extra Horsepower Notes
| Horsepower note | The John Deere 317 has almost no visible gap between the listed engine horsepower and PTO horsepower ratings. |
|---|---|
| PTO note | The John Deere 317’s PTO output is 17 hp, about 100% of its 17 hp engine rating, so PTO implement choice should be based on the PTO number. |
| Drawbar note | The John Deere 317 separates pulling work from PTO work with 17 hp drawbar horsepower and 17 hp PTO horsepower. |
| Power-to-weight note | The John Deere 317 pairs 17 hp with 6,300 lb of operating weight, so the real-world result depends heavily on traction, ballast and tyre setup. |
| Engine note | Engine details for the John Deere 317 come together as 42.2 cu in displacement, rated at 3,600 rpm. |
| Torque / RPM note | The John Deere 317 combines 30 lb-ft of torque with a 3,600 rpm rated engine speed, which fits a higher-revving compact or utility engine setup. |
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.







