Quick answer:
The John Deere S120 tractor has 18.5 hp engine horsepower and 18.5 hp PTO horsepower.
Engine horsepower18.5 hp
PTO horsepower18.5 hp
Drawbar horsepower19.5 hp
Operating weight736 lb
John Deere S120 Horsepower Details
| Engine horsepower | 18.5 hp |
|---|---|
| PTO horsepower | 18.5 hp |
| Drawbar horsepower | 19.5 hp |
| Engine displacement | 44.2 cu in |
| Engine cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Operating weight | 736 lb |
Horsepower Comparison Chart
Engine horsepower comparison
PTO horsepower comparison
Drawbar horsepower comparison
Operating weight comparison
John Deere S120 Extra Horsepower Notes
| Horsepower note | The John Deere S120 has almost no visible gap between the listed engine horsepower and PTO horsepower ratings. |
|---|---|
| PTO note | Use the John Deere S120’s 18.5 hp PTO rating when sizing implements; the 18.5 hp engine rating is not the number the implement actually receives. |
| Drawbar note | Use 19.5 hp drawbar horsepower for pulling comparisons and 18.5 hp PTO horsepower for driven implements on the John Deere S120. |
| Power-to-weight note | Using 736 lb operating weight and 18.5 hp engine power, the John Deere S120 comes out at roughly 39.8 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 | Engine details for the John Deere S120 come together as 44.2 cu in displacement, 2 cylinders. |
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.







