Quick answer:
The John Deere 7280R tractor has 280 hp engine horsepower and 280 hp PTO horsepower.
Engine horsepower280 hp
PTO horsepower280 hp
Drawbar horsepower198.8 hp
Operating weight27,180 lb
John Deere 7280R Horsepower Details
| Engine horsepower | 280 hp |
|---|---|
| PTO horsepower | 280 hp |
| Drawbar horsepower | 198.8 hp |
| Engine displacement | 147.5 cu in |
| Engine cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Operating weight | 27,180 lb |
Horsepower Comparison Chart
Engine horsepower comparison
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John Deere 7280R Extra Horsepower Notes
| Horsepower note | The John Deere 7280R lists engine horsepower and PTO horsepower very close together at about 280 hp. |
|---|---|
| PTO note | The John Deere 7280R has 280 hp available at the PTO, placing it in the large row-crop tractor PTO range rather than a heavy-implement class. |
| Drawbar note | At 198.8 hp drawbar power, the John Deere 7280R is about 81.2 hp below its engine rating once power is measured as pull at the ground. |
| Power-to-weight note | The John Deere 7280R’s weight-to-power figure is about 97.1 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 7280R’s 147.5 cu in engine makes 280 hp, or about 1.9 hp per litre. |
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.







