Quick answer:
The John Deere GX255 tractor has 20 hp engine horsepower and 20 hp PTO horsepower.
Engine horsepower20 hp
PTO horsepower20 hp
Drawbar horsepower20.5 hp
Rated RPM3,600 rpm
Operating weight1,200 lb
John Deere GX255 Horsepower Details
| Engine horsepower | 20 hp |
|---|---|
| PTO horsepower | 20 hp |
| Drawbar horsepower | 20.5 hp |
| Rated engine RPM | 3,600 rpm |
| Engine displacement | 41.2 cu in |
| Engine cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine model | a 20HP Kawasaki 675cc 2-cylinder |
| Operating weight | 1,200 lb |
Horsepower Comparison Chart
Engine horsepower comparison
PTO horsepower comparison
Drawbar horsepower comparison
Operating weight comparison
John Deere GX255 Extra Horsepower Notes
| Horsepower note | The John Deere GX255 has almost no visible gap between the listed engine horsepower and PTO horsepower ratings. |
|---|---|
| PTO note | The John Deere GX255 has 20 hp available at the PTO, placing it in the low-horsepower compact tractor PTO range rather than a heavy-implement class. |
| Drawbar note | The John Deere GX255 separates pulling work from PTO work with 20.5 hp drawbar horsepower and 20 hp PTO horsepower. |
| Power-to-weight note | The John Deere GX255’s weight-to-power figure is about 60 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 | Engine details for the John Deere GX255 come together as engine model a 20HP Kawasaki 675cc 2-cylinder, 41.2 cu in displacement, 2 cylinders, rated at 3,600 rpm. |
| Torque / RPM note | The John Deere GX255’s horsepower rating is tied to a rated engine speed of 3,600 rpm. |
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.







