The John Deere 1247 tractor has 37 hp engine horsepower and 37 hp PTO horsepower.
Engine horsepower37 hp
PTO horsepower37 hp
Drawbar horsepower30.5 hp
Rated RPM540 rpm
Torque76 lb-ft
Operating weight3,000 lb
John Deere 1247 Horsepower Details
Engine horsepower
37 hp
PTO horsepower
37 hp
Drawbar horsepower
30.5 hp
Rated engine RPM
540 rpm
Engine torque
76 lb-ft
Engine displacement
1.7 L
Engine cylinders
3 cylinders
Engine model
Lombardini LDW 1603
Operating weight
3,000 lb
Horsepower Comparison Chart
Engine horsepower comparison
This model
37 hp
Average
99 hp
Low
5 hp
High
640 hp
PTO horsepower comparison
This model
37 hp
Average
86.2 hp
Low
5 hp
High
490 hp
Drawbar horsepower comparison
This model
30.5 hp
Average
87.8 hp
Low
5.5 hp
High
640 hp
Operating weight comparison
This model
3,000 lb
Average
9,181 lb
Low
320 lb
High
56,320 lb
John Deere 1247 Extra Horsepower Notes
Horsepower note
Engine and PTO output are nearly matched on the John Deere 1247, so the listed PTO figure stays close to the engine rating.
PTO note
The John Deere 1247’s 37 hp PTO rating should be read with its 540 rpm rated engine speed when comparing implement requirements.
Drawbar note
For plows, ground tools and pull-type loads, the John Deere 1247’s 30.5 hp drawbar horsepower says more than engine horsepower alone.
Power-to-weight note
At 3,000 lb and 37 hp, the John Deere 1247 works out to about 81.1 lb per engine horsepower, making it light for its power, so traction and ballast can become the limiting factor before engine power.
Engine note
The John Deere 1247’s engine setup is engine model Lombardini LDW 1603, 1.7 L displacement, 3 cylinders, rated at 540 rpm, matching its compact utility horsepower range.
Torque / RPM note
The John Deere 1247 combines 76 lb-ft of torque with a 540 rpm rated engine speed, which fits a lower-speed tractor 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.
