Quick answer:
The John Deere 20A tractor has 21 hp engine horsepower and 17 hp PTO horsepower.
Engine horsepower21 hp
PTO horsepower17 hp
Drawbar horsepower21 hp
Rated RPM2,400 rpm
Torque53 lb-ft
Operating weight1,654 lb
John Deere 20A Horsepower Details
| Engine horsepower | 21 hp |
|---|---|
| PTO horsepower | 17 hp |
| Drawbar horsepower | 21 hp |
| Rated engine RPM | 2,400 rpm |
| Engine torque | 53 lb-ft |
| Engine displacement | 58.2 cu in |
| Engine cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine model | Lombardini 1.0L 2-cylinder |
| Operating weight | 1,654 lb |
Horsepower Comparison Chart
Engine horsepower comparison
PTO horsepower comparison
Drawbar horsepower comparison
Operating weight comparison
John Deere 20A Extra Horsepower Notes
| Horsepower note | For power comparison, the John Deere 20A sits at 21 hp engine horsepower with 17 hp available at the PTO. |
|---|---|
| PTO note | The John Deere 20A has 17 hp available at the PTO, placing it in the low-horsepower compact tractor PTO range rather than a heavy-implement class. |
| Drawbar note | The John Deere 20A separates pulling work from PTO work with 21 hp drawbar horsepower and 17 hp PTO horsepower. |
| Power-to-weight note | Using 1,654 lb operating weight and 21 hp engine power, the John Deere 20A comes out at roughly 78.8 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 | For engine identification, the John Deere 20A is listed with engine model Lombardini 1.0L 2-cylinder, 58.2 cu in displacement, 2 cylinders, rated at 2,400 rpm. |
| Torque / RPM note | The John Deere 20A combines 53 lb-ft of torque with a 2,400 rpm rated engine speed, which fits a typical tractor rated-speed range. |
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.

