The John Deere 300 tractor has 43 hp engine horsepower and 43 hp PTO horsepower.
Engine horsepower43 hp
PTO horsepower43 hp
Drawbar horsepower25 hp
Rated RPM1,300 rpm
Torque110 lb-ft
Operating weight3,835 lb
John Deere 300 Horsepower Details
Engine horsepower
43 hp
PTO horsepower
43 hp
Drawbar horsepower
25 hp
Rated engine RPM
1,300 rpm
Engine torque
110 lb-ft
Engine displacement
35.9 cu in
Engine cylinders
1 cylinders
Engine model
a 16HP Kohler 588cc 1-cylinder
Operating weight
3,835 lb
Horsepower Comparison Chart
Engine horsepower comparison
This model
43 hp
Average
77.5 hp
Low
6 hp
High
540 hp
PTO horsepower comparison
This model
43 hp
Average
73.2 hp
Low
6 hp
High
620 hp
Drawbar horsepower comparison
This model
25 hp
Average
67 hp
Low
5.5 hp
High
470 hp
Operating weight comparison
This model
3,835 lb
Average
7,216.1 lb
Low
300 lb
High
59,000 lb
John Deere 300 Extra Horsepower Notes
Horsepower note
Engine and PTO output are nearly matched on the John Deere 300, so the listed PTO figure stays close to the engine rating.
PTO note
With 43 hp at the PTO, the John Deere 300 is best matched to larger mowing, rotary cutting, tillage and medium utility implements; implement width and soil/load conditions still matter more than the horsepower number by itself.
Drawbar note
The John Deere 300 combines 25 hp drawbar horsepower with 3,835 lb operating weight, so traction and ballast can matter as much as power for pulling jobs.
Power-to-weight note
The John Deere 300 pairs 43 hp with 3,835 lb of operating weight, so the real-world result depends heavily on traction, ballast and tyre setup.
Engine note
The John Deere 300 uses engine model a 16HP Kohler 588cc 1-cylinder, 35.9 cu in displacement, 1 cylinders, rated at 1,300 rpm, which helps explain where its horsepower rating comes from.
Torque / RPM note
The John Deere 300’s 110 lb-ft torque figure should be read with its 35.9 cu in engine size and 1,300 rpm rated speed.
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.
