The John Deere 208 tractor has 8 hp engine horsepower and 8 hp PTO horsepower.
Engine horsepower8 hp
PTO horsepower8 hp
Drawbar horsepower6 hp
Rated RPM3,500 rpm
John Deere 208 Horsepower Details
Engine horsepower
8 hp
PTO horsepower
8 hp
Drawbar horsepower
6 hp
Rated engine RPM
3,500 rpm
Horsepower Comparison Chart
Engine horsepower comparison
This model
8 hp
Average
99 hp
Low
5 hp
High
640 hp
PTO horsepower comparison
This model
8 hp
Average
86.2 hp
Low
5 hp
High
490 hp
Drawbar horsepower comparison
This model
6 hp
Average
87.8 hp
Low
5.5 hp
High
640 hp
John Deere 208 Extra Horsepower Notes
Horsepower note
The John Deere 208 lists engine horsepower and PTO horsepower very close together at about 8 hp.
PTO note
The John Deere 208’s PTO output is 8 hp, about 100% of its 8 hp engine rating, so PTO implement choice should be based on the PTO number.
Drawbar note
The John Deere 208’s 6 hp drawbar rating is the better number for ground-pulling work than the 8 hp engine rating.
Engine note
The John Deere 208 uses rated at 3,500 rpm, which helps explain where its horsepower rating comes from.
Torque / RPM note
The John Deere 208’s horsepower rating is tied to a rated engine speed of 3,500 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.
