The John Deere 6603 tractor has 112 hp engine horsepower and 97.1 hp PTO horsepower.
Engine horsepower112 hp
PTO horsepower97.1 hp
Drawbar horsepower97.1 hp
Rated RPM2,100 rpm
Operating weight8,776 lb
John Deere 6603 Horsepower Details
Engine horsepower
112 hp
PTO horsepower
97.1 hp
Drawbar horsepower
97.1 hp
Rated engine RPM
2,100 rpm
Engine displacement
6.8 L
Engine cylinders
6 cylinders
Engine model
the John Deere 6068T turbocharged
Operating weight
8,776 lb
Horsepower Comparison Chart
Engine horsepower comparison
This model
112 hp
Average
77.5 hp
Low
6 hp
High
540 hp
PTO horsepower comparison
This model
97.1 hp
Average
73.2 hp
Low
6 hp
High
620 hp
Drawbar horsepower comparison
This model
97.1 hp
Average
67 hp
Low
5.5 hp
High
470 hp
Operating weight comparison
This model
8,776 lb
Average
7,216.1 lb
Low
300 lb
High
59,000 lb
John Deere 6603 Extra Horsepower Notes
Horsepower note
The John Deere 6603 is rated at 112 hp engine power and 97.1 hp at the PTO, a drop of about 14.9 hp between the engine and PTO.
PTO note
The John Deere 6603’s 97.1 hp PTO rating should be read with its 2,100 rpm rated engine speed when comparing implement requirements.
Drawbar note
The John Deere 6603 combines 97.1 hp drawbar horsepower with 8,776 lb operating weight, so traction and ballast can matter as much as power for pulling jobs.
Power-to-weight note
At 8,776 lb and 112 hp, the John Deere 6603 works out to about 78.4 lb per engine horsepower, making it light for its power, so traction and ballast can become the limiting factor before engine power.
Engine note
The John Deere 6603’s engine setup is engine model the John Deere 6068T turbocharged, 6.8 L displacement, 6 cylinders, rated at 2,100 rpm, matching its mid-size tractor horsepower range.
Torque / RPM note
The John Deere 6603 lists 2,100 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.
