Quick answer:
The John Deere 1250 tractor has 25 hp engine horsepower and 41 hp PTO horsepower.
Engine horsepower25 hp
PTO horsepower41 hp
Drawbar horsepower36.5 hp
Torque39.7 lb-ft
Operating weight3,000 lb
John Deere 1250 Horsepower Details
| Engine horsepower | 25 hp |
|---|---|
| PTO horsepower | 41 hp |
| Drawbar horsepower | 36.5 hp |
| Engine torque | 39.7 lb-ft |
| Engine displacement | 2.3 L |
| Operating weight | 3,000 lb |
Horsepower Comparison Chart
Engine horsepower comparison
PTO horsepower comparison
Drawbar horsepower comparison
Operating weight comparison
John Deere 1250 Extra Horsepower Notes
| Horsepower note | For same-class comparisons, the John Deere 1250’s engine horsepower figure is 25 hp. |
|---|---|
| PTO note | Use the John Deere 1250’s 41 hp PTO rating when sizing implements; the 25 hp engine rating is not the number the implement actually receives. |
| Drawbar note | Use 36.5 hp drawbar horsepower for pulling comparisons and 41 hp PTO horsepower for driven implements on the John Deere 1250. |
| Power-to-weight note | The John Deere 1250 pairs 25 hp with 3,000 lb of operating weight, so the real-world result depends heavily on traction, ballast and tyre setup. |
| Engine note | The John Deere 1250 uses 2.3 L displacement, which helps explain where its horsepower rating comes from. |
| Torque / RPM note | The John Deere 1250’s 39.7 lb-ft torque rating suits a low-horsepower compact tractor, but traction and weight still limit hard pulling work. |
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.







