The John Deere 3040 tractor has 88.5 hp engine horsepower and 84 hp PTO horsepower.
Engine horsepower88.5 hp
PTO horsepower84 hp
Drawbar horsepower66 hp
Rated RPM1,300 rpm
Torque218 lb-ft
Operating weight9,175 lb
John Deere 3040 Horsepower Details
Engine horsepower
88.5 hp
PTO horsepower
84 hp
Drawbar horsepower
66 hp
Rated engine RPM
1,300 rpm
Engine torque
218 lb-ft
Engine displacement
5.9 L
Engine cylinders
6 cylinders
Engine model
John Deere 5.9L 6-cylinder
Operating weight
9,175 lb
Horsepower Comparison Chart
Engine horsepower comparison
This model
88.5 hp
Average
99 hp
Low
5 hp
High
640 hp
PTO horsepower comparison
This model
84 hp
Average
86.2 hp
Low
5 hp
High
490 hp
Drawbar horsepower comparison
This model
66 hp
Average
87.8 hp
Low
5.5 hp
High
640 hp
Operating weight comparison
This model
9,175 lb
Average
9,181 lb
Low
320 lb
High
56,320 lb
John Deere 3040 Extra Horsepower Notes
Horsepower note
The John Deere 3040 shows 88.5 hp at the engine and 84 hp at the PTO, which is a small drop from engine power to PTO power for a utility tractor.
PTO note
The John Deere 3040’s PTO output is 84 hp, about 94.9% of its 88.5 hp engine rating, so PTO implement choice should be based on the PTO number.
Drawbar note
For plows, ground tools and pull-type loads, the John Deere 3040’s 66 hp drawbar horsepower says more than engine horsepower alone.
Power-to-weight note
Using 9,175 lb operating weight and 88.5 hp engine power, the John Deere 3040 comes out at roughly 103.7 lb per engine horsepower, meaning it is balanced enough that both traction and horsepower matter.
Engine note
The John Deere 3040 uses engine model John Deere 5.9L 6-cylinder, 5.9 L displacement, 6 cylinders, rated at 1,300 rpm, which helps explain where its horsepower rating comes from.
Torque / RPM note
The John Deere 3040’s 218 lb-ft torque rating works with its 1,300 rpm rated speed, so load response depends on both numbers.
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.
