Quick answer:
The John Deere S160 tractor has 24 hp engine horsepower and 24 hp PTO horsepower.
Engine horsepower24 hp
PTO horsepower24 hp
Drawbar horsepower18.5 hp
Operating weight480 lb
John Deere S160 Horsepower Details
| Engine horsepower | 24 hp |
|---|---|
| PTO horsepower | 24 hp |
| Drawbar horsepower | 18.5 hp |
| Engine displacement | 44.1 cu in |
| Engine cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Operating weight | 480 lb |
Horsepower Comparison Chart
Engine horsepower comparison
PTO horsepower comparison
Drawbar horsepower comparison
Operating weight comparison
John Deere S160 Extra Horsepower Notes
| Horsepower note | The John Deere S160 lists engine horsepower and PTO horsepower very close together at about 24 hp. |
|---|---|
| PTO note | The John Deere S160’s PTO output is 24 hp, about 100% of its 24 hp engine rating, so PTO implement choice should be based on the PTO number. |
| Drawbar note | The John Deere S160’s 18.5 hp drawbar rating is the better number for ground-pulling work than the 24 hp engine rating. |
| Power-to-weight note | At 480 lb and 24 hp, the John Deere S160 works out to about 20 lb per engine horsepower, making it light for its power, so traction and ballast can become the limiting factor before engine power. |
| Engine note | With 44.1 cu in across 2 cylinders, the John Deere S160 averages about 22.1 L per cylinder. |
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.







