Quick answer:
The John Deere Z970R tractor has 35 hp engine horsepower and 35 hp PTO horsepower.
Engine horsepower35 hp
PTO horsepower35 hp
Drawbar horsepower35 hp
Rated RPM3,600 rpm
Operating weight1,336 lb
John Deere Z970R Horsepower Details
| Engine horsepower | 35 hp |
|---|---|
| PTO horsepower | 35 hp |
| Drawbar horsepower | 35 hp |
| Rated engine RPM | 3,600 rpm |
| Engine displacement | 61 cu in |
| Engine cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine model | Kawasaki FZ1000V |
| Operating weight | 1,336 lb |
Horsepower Comparison Chart
Engine horsepower comparison
PTO horsepower comparison
Drawbar horsepower comparison
Operating weight comparison
John Deere Z970R Extra Horsepower Notes
| Horsepower note | The John Deere Z970R has almost no visible gap between the listed engine horsepower and PTO horsepower ratings. |
|---|---|
| PTO note | The John Deere Z970R has 35 hp available at the PTO, placing it in the compact utility tractor PTO range rather than a heavy-implement class. |
| Drawbar note | Use 35 hp drawbar horsepower for pulling comparisons and 35 hp PTO horsepower for driven implements on the John Deere Z970R. |
| Power-to-weight note | The John Deere Z970R’s weight-to-power figure is about 38.2 lb per engine horsepower; that means it is light for its power, so traction and ballast can become the limiting factor before engine power. |
| Engine note | The John Deere Z970R’s 61 cu in engine makes 35 hp, or about 0.6 hp per litre. |
| Torque / RPM note | The John Deere Z970R lists 3,600 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.







