Quick answer:
The John Deere 1950 tractor has 45 hp engine horsepower and 60 hp PTO horsepower.
Engine horsepower45 hp
PTO horsepower60 hp
Drawbar horsepower50 hp
Rated RPM2,300 rpm
Torque168.9 lb-ft
Operating weight5,000 lb
John Deere 1950 Horsepower Details
| Engine horsepower | 45 hp |
|---|---|
| PTO horsepower | 60 hp |
| Drawbar horsepower | 50 hp |
| Rated engine RPM | 2,300 rpm |
| Engine torque | 168.9 lb-ft |
| Engine displacement | 2.9 L |
| Engine cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine model | John Deere 2.9L 3-cylinder |
| Operating weight | 5,000 lb |
Horsepower Comparison Chart
Engine horsepower comparison
PTO horsepower comparison
Drawbar horsepower comparison
Operating weight comparison
John Deere 1950 Extra Horsepower Notes
| Horsepower note | The John Deere 1950’s 45 hp engine rating places it in the compact utility tractor category. |
|---|---|
| PTO note | The John Deere 1950’s 60 hp PTO rating should be read with its 2,300 rpm rated engine speed when comparing implement requirements. |
| Drawbar note | Use 50 hp drawbar horsepower for pulling comparisons and 60 hp PTO horsepower for driven implements on the John Deere 1950. |
| Power-to-weight note | At 5,000 lb and 45 hp, the John Deere 1950 works out to about 111.1 lb per engine horsepower, making it balanced enough that both traction and horsepower matter. |
| Engine note | Engine details for the John Deere 1950 come together as engine model John Deere 2.9L 3-cylinder, 2.9 L displacement, 3 cylinders, rated at 2,300 rpm. |
| Torque / RPM note | The John Deere 1950’s 168.9 lb-ft torque rating works with its 2,300 rpm rated speed, so load response depends on both numbers. |
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.







