Quick answer:
The John Deere 245 tractor has 14 hp engine horsepower and 14 hp PTO horsepower.
Engine horsepower14 hp
PTO horsepower14 hp
Drawbar horsepower18.5 hp
Torque24.5 lb-ft
Operating weight610 lb
John Deere 245 Horsepower Details
| Engine horsepower | 14 hp |
|---|---|
| PTO horsepower | 14 hp |
| Drawbar horsepower | 18.5 hp |
| Engine torque | 24.5 lb-ft |
| Engine displacement | 25.7 cu in |
| Engine cylinders | 1 cylinders |
| Engine model | Kawasaki FC420V |
| Operating weight | 610 lb |
Horsepower Comparison Chart
Engine horsepower comparison
PTO horsepower comparison
Drawbar horsepower comparison
Operating weight comparison
John Deere 245 Extra Horsepower Notes
| Horsepower note | The John Deere 245 lists engine horsepower and PTO horsepower very close together at about 14 hp. |
|---|---|
| PTO note | The John Deere 245’s PTO output is 14 hp, about 100% of its 14 hp engine rating, so PTO implement choice should be based on the PTO number. |
| Drawbar note | Use 18.5 hp drawbar horsepower for pulling comparisons and 14 hp PTO horsepower for driven implements on the John Deere 245. |
| Power-to-weight note | At 610 lb and 14 hp, the John Deere 245 works out to about 43.6 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 25.7 cu in across 1 cylinders, the John Deere 245 averages about 25.7 L per cylinder. |
| Torque / RPM note | At 24.5 lb-ft of torque, the John Deere 245 has useful low-speed pull for its size without being a heavy pulling tractor. |
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.







