The John Deere 6605 tractor has 121 hp engine horsepower and 95 hp PTO horsepower.
Engine horsepower121 hp
PTO horsepower95 hp
Drawbar horsepower95 hp
Rated RPM2,300 rpm
Operating weight10,250 lb
John Deere 6605 Horsepower Details
Engine horsepower
121 hp
PTO horsepower
95 hp
Drawbar horsepower
95 hp
Rated engine RPM
2,300 rpm
Engine displacement
6.8 L
Engine cylinders
6 cylinders
Engine model
a 6.8L 6-cylinder
Operating weight
10,250 lb
Horsepower Comparison Chart
Engine horsepower comparison
This model
121 hp
Average
77.5 hp
Low
6 hp
High
540 hp
PTO horsepower comparison
This model
95 hp
Average
73.2 hp
Low
6 hp
High
620 hp
Drawbar horsepower comparison
This model
95 hp
Average
67 hp
Low
5.5 hp
High
470 hp
Operating weight comparison
This model
10,250 lb
Average
7,216.1 lb
Low
300 lb
High
59,000 lb
John Deere 6605 Extra Horsepower Notes
Horsepower note
The useful spread on the John Deere 6605 is small: 121 hp engine horsepower versus 95 hp PTO horsepower.
PTO note
With 95 hp at the PTO, the John Deere 6605 is best matched to hay equipment, larger cutters, augers and heavier farm implements; implement size, ground speed and crop/load conditions will decide how hard it can work.
Drawbar note
For plows, ground tools and pull-type loads, the John Deere 6605’s 95 hp drawbar horsepower says more than engine horsepower alone.
Power-to-weight note
The John Deere 6605’s weight-to-power figure is about 84.7 lb per engine horsepower; that means it is light for its power, so traction and ballast can become the limiting factor before engine power.
Engine note
For engine identification, the John Deere 6605 is listed with engine model a 6.8L 6-cylinder, 6.8 L displacement, 6 cylinders, rated at 2,300 rpm.
Torque / RPM note
Use the John Deere 6605’s 2,300 rpm rated RPM when comparing engine specs across similar tractors.
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.
