Quick answer:
The John Deere 997 tractor has 31 hp engine horsepower and 31 hp PTO horsepower.
Engine horsepower31 hp
PTO horsepower31 hp
Drawbar horsepower31.5 hp
Rated RPM2,800 rpm
Operating weight1,500 lb
John Deere 997 Horsepower Details
| Engine horsepower | 31 hp |
|---|---|
| PTO horsepower | 31 hp |
| Drawbar horsepower | 31.5 hp |
| Rated engine RPM | 2,800 rpm |
| Engine displacement | 100.2 cu in |
| Engine cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine model | Yanmar TNV88C |
| Operating weight | 1,500 lb |
Horsepower Comparison Chart
Engine horsepower comparison
PTO horsepower comparison
Drawbar horsepower comparison
Operating weight comparison
John Deere 997 Extra Horsepower Notes
| Horsepower note | The John Deere 997 lists engine horsepower and PTO horsepower very close together at about 31 hp. |
|---|---|
| PTO note | The John Deere 997 has 31 hp available at the PTO, placing it in the compact utility tractor PTO range rather than a heavy-implement class. |
| Drawbar note | The John Deere 997 separates pulling work from PTO work with 31.5 hp drawbar horsepower and 31 hp PTO horsepower. |
| Power-to-weight note | The John Deere 997 pairs 31 hp with 1,500 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 997 come together as engine model Yanmar TNV88C, 100.2 cu in displacement, 3 cylinders, rated at 2,800 rpm. |
| Torque / RPM note | The John Deere 997 lists 2,800 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.







