Quick answer:
The John Deere SST16 tractor has 16 hp engine horsepower and 16 hp PTO horsepower.
Engine horsepower16 hp
PTO horsepower16 hp
Drawbar horsepower16 hp
Rated RPM2,600 rpm
Operating weight640 lb
John Deere SST16 Horsepower Details
| Engine horsepower | 16 hp |
|---|---|
| PTO horsepower | 16 hp |
| Drawbar horsepower | 16 hp |
| Rated engine RPM | 2,600 rpm |
| Engine displacement | 0.5 L |
| Engine model | number 303777 |
| Operating weight | 640 lb |
Horsepower Comparison Chart
Engine horsepower comparison
PTO horsepower comparison
Drawbar horsepower comparison
Operating weight comparison
John Deere SST16 Extra Horsepower Notes
| Horsepower note | The John Deere SST16 has almost no visible gap between the listed engine horsepower and PTO horsepower ratings. |
|---|---|
| PTO note | The John Deere SST16’s PTO output is 16 hp, about 100% of its 16 hp engine rating, so PTO implement choice should be based on the PTO number. |
| Drawbar note | The John Deere SST16 separates pulling work from PTO work with 16 hp drawbar horsepower and 16 hp PTO horsepower. |
| Power-to-weight note | The John Deere SST16 pairs 16 hp with 640 lb of operating weight, so the real-world result depends heavily on traction, ballast and tyre setup. |
| Engine note | The John Deere SST16’s engine setup is engine model number 303777, 0.5 L displacement, rated at 2,600 rpm, matching its low-horsepower compact horsepower range. |
| Torque / RPM note | The John Deere SST16 lists 2,600 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.







