The John Deere D tractor has 30.4 hp engine horsepower and 30.4 hp PTO horsepower.
Engine horsepower30.4 hp
PTO horsepower30.4 hp
Drawbar horsepower22.5 hp
Rated RPM2,600 rpm
Operating weight6,000 lb
John Deere D Horsepower Details
Engine horsepower
30.4 hp
PTO horsepower
30.4 hp
Drawbar horsepower
22.5 hp
Rated engine RPM
2,600 rpm
Engine displacement
8.2 L
Operating weight
6,000 lb
Horsepower Comparison Chart
Engine horsepower comparison
This model
30.4 hp
Average
64.9 hp
Low
6 hp
High
540 hp
PTO horsepower comparison
This model
30.4 hp
Average
57.8 hp
Low
6 hp
High
620 hp
Drawbar horsepower comparison
This model
22.5 hp
Average
57 hp
Low
5.5 hp
High
470 hp
Operating weight comparison
This model
6,000 lb
Average
5,791.3 lb
Low
300 lb
High
59,000 lb
John Deere D Extra Horsepower Notes
Horsepower note
Engine and PTO output are nearly matched on the John Deere D, so the listed PTO figure stays close to the engine rating.
PTO note
The John Deere D’s 30.4 hp PTO rating should be read with its 2,600 rpm rated engine speed when comparing implement requirements.
Drawbar note
The John Deere D combines 22.5 hp drawbar horsepower with 6,000 lb operating weight, so traction and ballast can matter as much as power for pulling jobs.
Power-to-weight note
The John Deere D pairs 30.4 hp with 6,000 lb of operating weight, so the real-world result depends heavily on traction, ballast and tyre setup.
Engine note
The John Deere D uses 8.2 L displacement, rated at 2,600 rpm, which helps explain where its horsepower rating comes from.
Torque / RPM note
Use the John Deere D’s 2,600 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.
