Quick answer:
The John Deere LX173 tractor has 15 hp engine horsepower and 14 hp PTO horsepower.
Engine horsepower15 hp
PTO horsepower14 hp
Drawbar horsepower12.5 hp
Rated RPM3,350 rpm
Operating weight500 lb
John Deere LX173 Horsepower Details
| Engine horsepower | 15 hp |
|---|---|
| PTO horsepower | 14 hp |
| Drawbar horsepower | 12.5 hp |
| Rated engine RPM | 3,350 rpm |
| Engine displacement | 0.5 L |
| Operating weight | 500 lb |
Horsepower Comparison Chart
Engine horsepower comparison
PTO horsepower comparison
Drawbar horsepower comparison
Operating weight comparison
John Deere LX173 Extra Horsepower Notes
| Horsepower note | The useful spread on the John Deere LX173 is small: 15 hp engine horsepower versus 14 hp PTO horsepower. |
|---|---|
| PTO note | The John Deere LX173’s PTO output is 14 hp, about 93.3% of its 15 hp engine rating, so PTO implement choice should be based on the PTO number. |
| Drawbar note | The John Deere LX173’s 12.5 hp drawbar rating is the better number for ground-pulling work than the 15 hp engine rating. |
| Power-to-weight note | At 500 lb and 15 hp, the John Deere LX173 works out to about 33.3 lb per engine horsepower, making it light for its power, so traction and ballast can become the limiting factor before engine power. |
| Engine note | Engine details for the John Deere LX173 come together as 0.5 L displacement, rated at 3,350 rpm. |
| Torque / RPM note | The John Deere LX173’s horsepower rating is tied to a rated engine speed of 3,350 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.







