Quick answer:
The John Deere 1046 tractor has 46 hp engine horsepower and 37 hp PTO horsepower.
Engine horsepower46 hp
PTO horsepower37 hp
Drawbar horsepower31.5 hp
Rated RPM1,000 rpm
Operating weight2,469 lb
John Deere 1046 Horsepower Details
| Engine horsepower | 46 hp |
|---|---|
| PTO horsepower | 37 hp |
| Drawbar horsepower | 31.5 hp |
| Rated engine RPM | 1,000 rpm |
| Engine displacement | 1.6 L |
| Engine cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine model | the Lombardini LDW 1503 |
| Operating weight | 2,469 lb |
Horsepower Comparison Chart
Engine horsepower comparison
PTO horsepower comparison
Drawbar horsepower comparison
Operating weight comparison
John Deere 1046 Extra Horsepower Notes
| Horsepower note | With PTO power at roughly 80.4% of engine horsepower, the John Deere 1046 keeps most of its rated power available for PTO work. |
|---|---|
| PTO note | The John Deere 1046’s 37 hp PTO rating should be read with its 1,000 rpm rated engine speed when comparing implement requirements. |
| Drawbar note | The John Deere 1046’s 31.5 hp drawbar rating is the better number for ground-pulling work than the 46 hp engine rating. |
| Power-to-weight note | The John Deere 1046 pairs 46 hp with 2,469 lb of operating weight, so the real-world result depends heavily on traction, ballast and tyre setup. |
| Engine note | With 1.6 L across 3 cylinders, the John Deere 1046 averages about 0.5 L per cylinder. |
| Torque / RPM note | The John Deere 1046’s horsepower rating is tied to a rated engine speed of 1,000 rpm. |
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.







