The John Deere B tractor has 11.8 hp engine horsepower and 16 hp PTO horsepower.
Engine horsepower11.8 hp
PTO horsepower16 hp
Drawbar horsepower11.8 hp
Rated RPM975 rpm
Operating weight3,800 lb
John Deere B Horsepower Details
Engine horsepower
11.8 hp
PTO horsepower
16 hp
Drawbar horsepower
11.8 hp
Rated engine RPM
975 rpm
Engine displacement
2.4 L
Engine model
a 3.1L two-cylinder
Operating weight
3,800 lb
Horsepower Comparison Chart
Engine horsepower comparison
This model
11.8 hp
Average
64.9 hp
Low
6 hp
High
540 hp
PTO horsepower comparison
This model
16 hp
Average
57.8 hp
Low
6 hp
High
620 hp
Drawbar horsepower comparison
This model
11.8 hp
Average
57 hp
Low
5.5 hp
High
470 hp
Operating weight comparison
This model
3,800 lb
Average
5,791.3 lb
Low
300 lb
High
59,000 lb
John Deere B Extra Horsepower Notes
Horsepower note
The John Deere B’s 11.8 hp engine rating places it in the low-horsepower compact tractor category.
PTO note
The John Deere B has 16 hp available at the PTO, placing it in the low-horsepower compact tractor PTO range rather than a heavy-implement class.
Drawbar note
Use 11.8 hp drawbar horsepower for pulling comparisons and 16 hp PTO horsepower for driven implements on the John Deere B.
Power-to-weight note
The John Deere B’s weight-to-power figure is about 322 lb per engine horsepower; that means it is heavy for its power, which usually helps traction and stability under pull.
Engine note
Engine details for the John Deere B come together as engine model a 3.1L two-cylinder, 2.4 L displacement, rated at 975 rpm.
Torque / RPM note
The John Deere B’s horsepower rating is tied to a rated engine speed of 975 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.
