Quick answer:
The John Deere 7260R tractor has 260 hp engine horsepower and 248.3 hp PTO horsepower.
Engine horsepower260 hp
PTO horsepower248.3 hp
Drawbar horsepower185.3 hp
Rated RPM2,200 rpm
Torque738 lb-ft
Operating weight27,180 lb
John Deere 7260R Horsepower Details
| Engine horsepower | 260 hp |
|---|---|
| PTO horsepower | 248.3 hp |
| Drawbar horsepower | 185.3 hp |
| Rated engine RPM | 2,200 rpm |
| Engine torque | 738 lb-ft |
| Engine displacement | 9 L |
| Operating weight | 27,180 lb |
Horsepower Comparison Chart
Engine horsepower comparison
PTO horsepower comparison
Drawbar horsepower comparison
Operating weight comparison
John Deere 7260R Extra Horsepower Notes
| Horsepower note | With PTO power at roughly 95.5% of engine horsepower, the John Deere 7260R keeps most of its rated power available for PTO work. |
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| PTO note | Use the John Deere 7260R’s 248.3 hp PTO rating when sizing implements; the 260 hp engine rating is not the number the implement actually receives. |
| Drawbar note | The John Deere 7260R’s 185.3 hp drawbar rating is the better number for ground-pulling work than the 260 hp engine rating. |
| Power-to-weight note | The John Deere 7260R’s weight-to-power figure is about 104.5 lb per engine horsepower; that means it is balanced enough that both traction and horsepower matter. |
| Engine note | For engine identification, the John Deere 7260R is listed with 9 L displacement, rated at 2,200 rpm. |
| Torque / RPM note | The John Deere 7260R combines 738 lb-ft of torque with a 2,200 rpm rated engine speed, which fits a typical tractor rated-speed range. |
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.







