Quick answer:
The John Deere 301A tractor has 43 hp engine horsepower and 43 hp PTO horsepower.
Engine horsepower43 hp
PTO horsepower43 hp
Drawbar horsepower38.5 hp
Rated RPM2,500 rpm
Torque110 lb-ft
Operating weight4,586 lb
John Deere 301A Horsepower Details
| Engine horsepower | 43 hp |
|---|---|
| PTO horsepower | 43 hp |
| Drawbar horsepower | 38.5 hp |
| Rated engine RPM | 2,500 rpm |
| Engine torque | 110 lb-ft |
| Engine displacement | 2.5 L |
| Engine cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine model | John Deere 2.5L 3-cylinder |
| Operating weight | 4,586 lb |
Horsepower Comparison Chart
Engine horsepower comparison
PTO horsepower comparison
Drawbar horsepower comparison
Operating weight comparison
John Deere 301A Extra Horsepower Notes
| Horsepower note | The John Deere 301A has almost no visible gap between the listed engine horsepower and PTO horsepower ratings. |
|---|---|
| PTO note | The John Deere 301A has 43 hp available at the PTO, placing it in the compact utility tractor PTO range rather than a heavy-implement class. |
| Drawbar note | The John Deere 301A’s 38.5 hp drawbar rating is the better number for ground-pulling work than the 43 hp engine rating. |
| Power-to-weight note | The John Deere 301A’s weight-to-power figure is about 106.7 lb per engine horsepower; that means it is balanced enough that both traction and horsepower matter. |
| Engine note | With 2.5 L across 3 cylinders, the John Deere 301A averages about 0.8 L per cylinder. |
| Torque / RPM note | The John Deere 301A’s 110 lb-ft torque figure should be read with its 2.5 L engine size and 2,500 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.







