Quick answer:
The John Deere 1040 tractor has 53.6 hp engine horsepower and 42.9 hp PTO horsepower.
Engine horsepower53.6 hp
PTO horsepower42.9 hp
Drawbar horsepower42.9 hp
Rated RPM1,400 rpm
Torque121.7 lb-ft
Operating weight6,107 lb
John Deere 1040 Horsepower Details
| Engine horsepower | 53.6 hp |
|---|---|
| PTO horsepower | 42.9 hp |
| Drawbar horsepower | 42.9 hp |
| Rated engine RPM | 1,400 rpm |
| Engine torque | 121.7 lb-ft |
| Engine displacement | 2.9 L |
| Engine cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine model | a 2.9L 3-cylinder |
| Operating weight | 6,107 lb |
Horsepower Comparison Chart
Engine horsepower comparison
PTO horsepower comparison
Drawbar horsepower comparison
Operating weight comparison
John Deere 1040 Extra Horsepower Notes
| Horsepower note | The John Deere 1040 shows 53.6 hp at the engine and 42.9 hp at the PTO, which is a normal drop from engine power to PTO power for a compact utility tractor. |
|---|---|
| PTO note | The John Deere 1040 has 42.9 hp available at the PTO, placing it in the compact utility tractor PTO range rather than a heavy-implement class. |
| Drawbar note | For plows, ground tools and pull-type loads, the John Deere 1040’s 42.9 hp drawbar horsepower says more than engine horsepower alone. |
| Power-to-weight note | At 6,107 lb and 53.6 hp, the John Deere 1040 works out to about 113.9 lb per engine horsepower, making it balanced enough that both traction and horsepower matter. |
| Engine note | Engine details for the John Deere 1040 come together as engine model a 2.9L 3-cylinder, 2.9 L displacement, 3 cylinders, rated at 1,400 rpm. |
| Torque / RPM note | Torque and rated speed on the John Deere 1040 are 121.7 lb-ft and 1,400 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.







