Quick answer:
The John Deere 1E 23 tractor has 21.5 hp engine horsepower and 21 hp PTO horsepower.
Engine horsepower21.5 hp
PTO horsepower21 hp
Drawbar horsepower16.2 hp
Torque54 lb-ft
Operating weight1,475 lb
John Deere 1E 23 Horsepower Details
| Engine horsepower | 21.5 hp |
|---|---|
| PTO horsepower | 21 hp |
| Drawbar horsepower | 16.2 hp |
| Engine torque | 54 lb-ft |
| Engine displacement | 1 L |
| Engine cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine model | Yanmar 1.0L 3-cylinder |
| Operating weight | 1,475 lb |
Horsepower Comparison Chart
Engine horsepower comparison
PTO horsepower comparison
Drawbar horsepower comparison
Operating weight comparison
John Deere 1E 23 Extra Horsepower Notes
| Horsepower note | The John Deere 1E 23 shows 21.5 hp at the engine and 21 hp at the PTO, which is a small drop from engine power to PTO power for a low-horsepower compact tractor. |
|---|---|
| PTO note | For PTO-driven work, the John Deere 1E 23’s practical rating is 21 hp, which fits finish mowing, light-duty rotary cutting, light tilling and small utility PTO jobs. |
| Drawbar note | At 16.2 hp drawbar power, the John Deere 1E 23 is about 5.3 hp below its engine rating once power is measured as pull at the ground. |
| Power-to-weight note | Using 1,475 lb operating weight and 21.5 hp engine power, the John Deere 1E 23 comes out at roughly 68.6 lb per engine horsepower, meaning it is light for its power, so traction and ballast can become the limiting factor before engine power. |
| Engine note | The John Deere 1E 23’s 1 L engine makes 21.5 hp, or about 21.5 hp per litre. |
| Torque / RPM note | At 54 lb-ft of torque, the John Deere 1E 23 has useful low-speed pull for its size without being a heavy pulling tractor. |
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.







