Quick answer:
The John Deere 6170M tractor has 170 hp engine horsepower and 140 hp PTO horsepower.
Engine horsepower170 hp
PTO horsepower140 hp
Drawbar horsepower131.8 hp
Rated RPM2,100 rpm
Torque398 lb-ft
Operating weight15,664 lb
John Deere 6170M Horsepower Details
| Engine horsepower | 170 hp |
|---|---|
| PTO horsepower | 140 hp |
| Drawbar horsepower | 131.8 hp |
| Rated engine RPM | 2,100 rpm |
| Engine torque | 398 lb-ft |
| Engine displacement | 6.8 L |
| Operating weight | 15,664 lb |
Horsepower Comparison Chart
Engine horsepower comparison
PTO horsepower comparison
Drawbar horsepower comparison
Operating weight comparison
John Deere 6170M Extra Horsepower Notes
| Horsepower note | The John Deere 6170M shows 170 hp at the engine and 140 hp at the PTO, which is a normal drop from engine power to PTO power for a mid-size tractor. |
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| PTO note | The John Deere 6170M’s 140 hp PTO rating should be read with its 2,100 rpm rated engine speed when comparing implement requirements. |
| Drawbar note | The John Deere 6170M combines 131.8 hp drawbar horsepower with 15,664 lb operating weight, so traction and ballast can matter as much as power for pulling jobs. |
| Power-to-weight note | The John Deere 6170M’s weight-to-power figure is about 92.1 lb per engine horsepower; that means it is light for its power, so traction and ballast can become the limiting factor before engine power. |
| Engine note | The John Deere 6170M uses 6.8 L displacement, rated at 2,100 rpm, which helps explain where its horsepower rating comes from. |
| Torque / RPM note | The John Deere 6170M combines 398 lb-ft of torque with a 2,100 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.







