The John Deere X304 tractor has 17 hp engine horsepower and 18.5 hp PTO horsepower.
Engine horsepower17 hp
PTO horsepower18.5 hp
Drawbar horsepower16.5 hp
Rated RPM2,600 rpm
Operating weight1,200 lb
John Deere X304 Horsepower Details
Engine horsepower
17 hp
PTO horsepower
18.5 hp
Drawbar horsepower
16.5 hp
Rated engine RPM
2,600 rpm
Engine displacement
36.8 cu in
Engine cylinders
2 cylinders
Engine model
Kawasaki FH491V
Operating weight
1,200 lb
Horsepower Comparison Chart
Engine horsepower comparison
This model
17 hp
Average
117.3 hp
Low
8 hp
High
620 hp
PTO horsepower comparison
This model
18.5 hp
Average
103.8 hp
Low
8 hp
High
620 hp
Drawbar horsepower comparison
This model
16.5 hp
Average
100.5 hp
Low
7.5 hp
High
620 hp
Operating weight comparison
This model
1,200 lb
Average
9,758.8 lb
Low
340 lb
High
59,000 lb
John Deere X304 Extra Horsepower Notes
Horsepower note
For pulling work, the John Deere X304’s 16.5 hp drawbar rating is the number to compare, not the higher 17 hp engine rating.
PTO note
For PTO-driven work, the John Deere X304’s practical rating is 18.5 hp, which fits finish mowing, light-duty rotary cutting, light tilling and small utility PTO jobs.
Drawbar note
For plows, ground tools and pull-type loads, the John Deere X304’s 16.5 hp drawbar horsepower says more than engine horsepower alone.
Power-to-weight note
Using 1,200 lb operating weight and 17 hp engine power, the John Deere X304 comes out at roughly 70.6 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 36.8 cu in across 2 cylinders, the John Deere X304 averages about 18.4 L per cylinder.
Torque / RPM note
The John Deere X304 lists 2,600 rpm as the rated engine RPM, which is the speed attached to its power rating.
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.
