The John Deere LX178 tractor has 15 hp engine horsepower and 12.5 hp PTO horsepower.
Engine horsepower15 hp
PTO horsepower12.5 hp
Drawbar horsepower12.5 hp
Rated RPM2,600 rpm
Operating weight540 lb
John Deere LX178 Horsepower Details
Engine horsepower
15 hp
PTO horsepower
12.5 hp
Drawbar horsepower
12.5 hp
Rated engine RPM
2,600 rpm
Engine displacement
8.2 L
Engine cylinders
2 cylinders
Operating weight
540 lb
Horsepower Comparison Chart
Engine horsepower comparison
This model
15 hp
Average
117.3 hp
Low
8 hp
High
620 hp
PTO horsepower comparison
This model
12.5 hp
Average
103.8 hp
Low
8 hp
High
620 hp
Drawbar horsepower comparison
This model
12.5 hp
Average
100.5 hp
Low
7.5 hp
High
620 hp
Operating weight comparison
This model
540 lb
Average
9,758.8 lb
Low
340 lb
High
59,000 lb
John Deere LX178 Extra Horsepower Notes
Horsepower note
The John Deere LX178 shows 15 hp at the engine and 12.5 hp at the PTO, which is a normal drop from engine power to PTO power for a low-horsepower compact tractor.
PTO note
The John Deere LX178 has 12.5 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 LX178 combines 12.5 hp drawbar horsepower with 540 lb operating weight, so traction and ballast can matter as much as power for pulling jobs.
Power-to-weight note
At 540 lb and 15 hp, the John Deere LX178 works out to about 36 lb per engine horsepower, making it light for its power, so traction and ballast can become the limiting factor before engine power.
Engine note
With 8.2 L across 2 cylinders, the John Deere LX178 averages about 4.1 L per cylinder.
Torque / RPM note
The John Deere LX178’s horsepower rating is tied to a rated engine speed of 2,600 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.
