Quick answer:
The John Deere 2040 tractor has 70 hp engine horsepower and 66 hp PTO horsepower.
Engine horsepower70 hp
PTO horsepower66 hp
Drawbar horsepower31.9 hp
Operating weight4,800 lb
John Deere 2040 Horsepower Details
| Engine horsepower | 70 hp |
|---|---|
| PTO horsepower | 66 hp |
| Drawbar horsepower | 31.9 hp |
| Engine displacement | 2.9 L |
| Engine cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine model | three-cylinder liquid-cooled |
| Operating weight | 4,800 lb |
Horsepower Comparison Chart
Engine horsepower comparison
PTO horsepower comparison
Drawbar horsepower comparison
Operating weight comparison
John Deere 2040 Extra Horsepower Notes
| Horsepower note | The John Deere 2040 is rated at 70 hp engine power and 66 hp at the PTO, a drop of about 4 hp between the engine and PTO. |
|---|---|
| PTO note | Use the John Deere 2040’s 66 hp PTO rating when sizing implements; the 70 hp engine rating is not the number the implement actually receives. |
| Drawbar note | At 31.9 hp drawbar power, the John Deere 2040 is about 38.1 hp below its engine rating once power is measured as pull at the ground. |
| Power-to-weight note | The John Deere 2040 pairs 70 hp with 4,800 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 2040 come together as engine model three-cylinder liquid-cooled, 2.9 L displacement, 3 cylinders. |
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.







