Quick answer:
The John Deere LX266 tractor has 16 hp engine horsepower and 13.5 hp PTO horsepower.
Engine horsepower16 hp
PTO horsepower13.5 hp
Drawbar horsepower13.5 hp
Torque30 lb-ft
John Deere LX266 Horsepower Details
| Engine horsepower | 16 hp |
|---|---|
| PTO horsepower | 13.5 hp |
| Drawbar horsepower | 13.5 hp |
| Engine torque | 30 lb-ft |
| Engine displacement | 0.5 L |
| Engine cylinders | 1 cylinders |
Horsepower Comparison Chart
Engine horsepower comparison
PTO horsepower comparison
Drawbar horsepower comparison
John Deere LX266 Extra Horsepower Notes
| Horsepower note | The John Deere LX266 is rated at 16 hp engine power and 13.5 hp at the PTO, a drop of about 2.5 hp between the engine and PTO. |
|---|---|
| PTO note | With 13.5 hp at the PTO, the John Deere LX266 is best matched to small mower decks, sprayers, light finish mowing and very light PTO jobs; large cutters, hay tools and high-load PTO equipment are outside this power class. |
| Drawbar note | The John Deere LX266’s 13.5 hp drawbar rating is the better number for ground-pulling work than the 16 hp engine rating. |
| Engine note | The John Deere LX266’s engine setup is 0.5 L displacement, 1 cylinders, matching its low-horsepower compact horsepower range. |
| Torque / RPM note | At 30 lb-ft of torque, the John Deere LX266 has useful low-speed pull for its size without being a heavy pulling tractor. |
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.







