The John Deere 1030VU tractor has 45.6 hp engine horsepower and 45.6 hp PTO horsepower.
Engine horsepower45.6 hp
PTO horsepower45.6 hp
Drawbar horsepower45.6 hp
Rated RPM2,500 rpm
Torque112 lb-ft
Operating weight3,000 lb
John Deere 1030VU Horsepower Details
Engine horsepower
45.6 hp
PTO horsepower
45.6 hp
Drawbar horsepower
45.6 hp
Rated engine RPM
2,500 rpm
Engine torque
112 lb-ft
Engine displacement
2.7 L
Engine cylinders
3 cylinders
Engine model
a 2.7L 3-cylinder
Operating weight
3,000 lb
Horsepower Comparison Chart
Engine horsepower comparison
This model
45.6 hp
Average
99 hp
Low
5 hp
High
640 hp
PTO horsepower comparison
This model
45.6 hp
Average
86.2 hp
Low
5 hp
High
490 hp
Drawbar horsepower comparison
This model
45.6 hp
Average
87.8 hp
Low
5.5 hp
High
640 hp
Operating weight comparison
This model
3,000 lb
Average
9,181 lb
Low
320 lb
High
56,320 lb
John Deere 1030VU Extra Horsepower Notes
Horsepower note
The John Deere 1030VU has almost no visible gap between the listed engine horsepower and PTO horsepower ratings.
PTO note
The John Deere 1030VU has 45.6 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 1030VU separates pulling work from PTO work with 45.6 hp drawbar horsepower and 45.6 hp PTO horsepower.
Power-to-weight note
Using 3,000 lb operating weight and 45.6 hp engine power, the John Deere 1030VU comes out at roughly 65.8 lb per engine horsepower, meaning it is light for its power, so traction and ballast can become the limiting factor before engine power.
Engine note
The John Deere 1030VU’s 2.7 L engine makes 45.6 hp, or about 16.9 hp per litre.
Torque / RPM note
Torque and rated speed on the John Deere 1030VU are 112 lb-ft and 2,500 rpm, showing how the engine is set up to work under load.
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.
