Quick answer:
The John Deere X166R tractor has 18 hp engine horsepower and 18 hp PTO horsepower.
Engine horsepower18 hp
PTO horsepower18 hp
Drawbar horsepower18 hp
Rated RPM2,400 rpm
Operating weight507 lb
John Deere X166R Horsepower Details
| Engine horsepower | 18 hp |
|---|---|
| PTO horsepower | 18 hp |
| Drawbar horsepower | 18 hp |
| Rated engine RPM | 2,400 rpm |
| Engine displacement | 5.1 L |
| Engine cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Operating weight | 507 lb |
Horsepower Comparison Chart
Engine horsepower comparison
PTO horsepower comparison
Drawbar horsepower comparison
Operating weight comparison
John Deere X166R Extra Horsepower Notes
| Horsepower note | The John Deere X166R has almost no visible gap between the listed engine horsepower and PTO horsepower ratings. |
|---|---|
| PTO note | For PTO-driven work, the John Deere X166R’s practical rating is 18 hp, which fits finish mowing, light-duty rotary cutting, light tilling and small utility PTO jobs. |
| Drawbar note | Use 18 hp drawbar horsepower for pulling comparisons and 18 hp PTO horsepower for driven implements on the John Deere X166R. |
| Power-to-weight note | Using 507 lb operating weight and 18 hp engine power, the John Deere X166R comes out at roughly 28.2 lb per engine horsepower, meaning it is light for its power, so traction and ballast can become the limiting factor before engine power. |
| Engine note | With 5.1 L across 2 cylinders, the John Deere X166R averages about 2.5 L per cylinder. |
| Torque / RPM note | Use the John Deere X166R’s 2,400 rpm rated RPM when comparing engine specs across similar tractors. |
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.







