Quick answer:
The John Deere 8235R tractor has 192 hp engine horsepower and 192 hp PTO horsepower.
Engine horsepower192 hp
PTO horsepower192 hp
Drawbar horsepower180.6 hp
Rated RPM2,100 rpm
Torque1,000 lb-ft
Operating weight27,218 lb
John Deere 8235R Horsepower Details
| Engine horsepower | 192 hp |
|---|---|
| PTO horsepower | 192 hp |
| Drawbar horsepower | 180.6 hp |
| Rated engine RPM | 2,100 rpm |
| Engine torque | 1,000 lb-ft |
| Engine displacement | 9 L |
| Engine model | the PowerTech PSX |
| Operating weight | 27,218 lb |
Horsepower Comparison Chart
Engine horsepower comparison
PTO horsepower comparison
Drawbar horsepower comparison
Operating weight comparison
John Deere 8235R Extra Horsepower Notes
| Horsepower note | The John Deere 8235R has almost no visible gap between the listed engine horsepower and PTO horsepower ratings. |
|---|---|
| PTO note | With 192 hp at the PTO, the John Deere 8235R is best matched to large PTO-driven equipment where the implement horsepower requirement matters more than the engine rating; large implements still need to be matched by PTO requirement, ballast, traction and transmission setup. |
| Drawbar note | The John Deere 8235R’s 180.6 hp drawbar rating is the better number for ground-pulling work than the 192 hp engine rating. |
| Power-to-weight note | At 27,218 lb and 192 hp, the John Deere 8235R works out to about 141.8 lb per engine horsepower, making it balanced enough that both traction and horsepower matter. |
| Engine note | The John Deere 8235R’s engine setup is engine model the PowerTech PSX, 9 L displacement, rated at 2,100 rpm, matching its large row-crop horsepower range. |
| Torque / RPM note | The John Deere 8235R’s 1,000 lb-ft torque rating works with its 2,100 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.







