The John Deere 970 tractor has 33 hp engine horsepower and 30.5 hp PTO horsepower.
Engine horsepower33 hp
PTO horsepower30.5 hp
Drawbar horsepower30 hp
Rated RPM2,400 rpm
Operating weight3,500 lb
John Deere 970 Horsepower Details
Engine horsepower
33 hp
PTO horsepower
30.5 hp
Drawbar horsepower
30 hp
Rated engine RPM
2,400 rpm
Engine displacement
2.5 L
Engine model
the 4TN82-RJK
Operating weight
3,500 lb
Horsepower Comparison Chart
Engine horsepower comparison
This model
33 hp
Average
99 hp
Low
5 hp
High
640 hp
PTO horsepower comparison
This model
30.5 hp
Average
86.2 hp
Low
5 hp
High
490 hp
Drawbar horsepower comparison
This model
30 hp
Average
87.8 hp
Low
5.5 hp
High
640 hp
Operating weight comparison
This model
3,500 lb
Average
9,181 lb
Low
320 lb
High
56,320 lb
John Deere 970 Extra Horsepower Notes
Horsepower note
With PTO power at roughly 92.4% of engine horsepower, the John Deere 970 keeps most of its rated power available for PTO work.
PTO note
The John Deere 970’s PTO output is 30.5 hp, about 92.4% of its 33 hp engine rating, so PTO implement choice should be based on the PTO number.
Drawbar note
The John Deere 970’s 30 hp drawbar rating is the better number for ground-pulling work than the 33 hp engine rating.
Power-to-weight note
The John Deere 970 pairs 33 hp with 3,500 lb of operating weight, so the real-world result depends heavily on traction, ballast and tyre setup.
Engine note
The John Deere 970’s engine setup is engine model the 4TN82-RJK, 2.5 L displacement, rated at 2,400 rpm, matching its compact utility horsepower range.
Torque / RPM note
The John Deere 970 lists 2,400 rpm as the rated engine RPM, which is the speed attached to its power rating.
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.
