The John Deere 1550 tractor has 43.4 hp engine horsepower and 152 hp PTO horsepower.
Engine horsepower43.4 hp
PTO horsepower152 hp
Drawbar horsepower36.5 hp
Rated RPM2,300 rpm
Torque132 lb-ft
Operating weight5,468 lb
John Deere 1550 Horsepower Details
Engine horsepower
43.4 hp
PTO horsepower
152 hp
Drawbar horsepower
36.5 hp
Rated engine RPM
2,300 rpm
Engine torque
132 lb-ft
Engine displacement
2.9 L
Engine cylinders
3 cylinders
Engine model
Yanmar 3TNV80F
Operating weight
5,468 lb
Horsepower Comparison Chart
Engine horsepower comparison
This model
43.4 hp
Average
77.5 hp
Low
6 hp
High
540 hp
PTO horsepower comparison
This model
152 hp
Average
73.2 hp
Low
6 hp
High
620 hp
Drawbar horsepower comparison
This model
36.5 hp
Average
67 hp
Low
5.5 hp
High
470 hp
Operating weight comparison
This model
5,468 lb
Average
7,216.1 lb
Low
300 lb
High
59,000 lb
John Deere 1550 Extra Horsepower Notes
Horsepower note
For pulling work, the John Deere 1550’s 36.5 hp drawbar rating is the number to compare, not the higher 43.4 hp engine rating.
PTO note
For PTO-driven work, the John Deere 1550’s practical rating is 152 hp, which fits large PTO-driven equipment where the implement horsepower requirement matters more than the engine rating.
Drawbar note
At 36.5 hp drawbar power, the John Deere 1550 is about 6.9 hp below its engine rating once power is measured as pull at the ground.
Power-to-weight note
At 5,468 lb and 43.4 hp, the John Deere 1550 works out to about 126 lb per engine horsepower, making it balanced enough that both traction and horsepower matter.
Engine note
Engine details for the John Deere 1550 come together as engine model Yanmar 3TNV80F, 2.9 L displacement, 3 cylinders, rated at 2,300 rpm.
Torque / RPM note
Torque and rated speed on the John Deere 1550 are 132 lb-ft and 2,300 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.
