Quick answer:
The John Deere 2120 tractor has 68 hp engine horsepower and 60 hp PTO horsepower.
Engine horsepower68 hp
PTO horsepower60 hp
Drawbar horsepower44 hp
Rated RPM1,500 rpm
Torque51.3 lb-ft
Operating weight6,615 lb
John Deere 2120 Horsepower Details
| Engine horsepower | 68 hp |
|---|---|
| PTO horsepower | 60 hp |
| Drawbar horsepower | 44 hp |
| Rated engine RPM | 1,500 rpm |
| Engine torque | 51.3 lb-ft |
| Engine displacement | 3.6 L |
| Engine cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine model | John Deere 3.6L 4-cylinder |
| Operating weight | 6,615 lb |
Horsepower Comparison Chart
Engine horsepower comparison
PTO horsepower comparison
Drawbar horsepower comparison
Operating weight comparison
John Deere 2120 Extra Horsepower Notes
| Horsepower note | The useful spread on the John Deere 2120 is small: 68 hp engine horsepower versus 60 hp PTO horsepower. |
|---|---|
| PTO note | The John Deere 2120’s PTO output is 60 hp, about 88.2% of its 68 hp engine rating, so PTO implement choice should be based on the PTO number. |
| Drawbar note | The John Deere 2120 combines 44 hp drawbar horsepower with 6,615 lb operating weight, so traction and ballast can matter as much as power for pulling jobs. |
| Power-to-weight note | The John Deere 2120’s weight-to-power figure is about 97.3 lb per engine horsepower; that means it is light for its power, so traction and ballast can become the limiting factor before engine power. |
| Engine note | Engine details for the John Deere 2120 come together as engine model John Deere 3.6L 4-cylinder, 3.6 L displacement, 4 cylinders, rated at 1,500 rpm. |
| Torque / RPM note | The John Deere 2120 combines 51.3 lb-ft of torque with a 1,500 rpm rated engine speed, which fits a lower-speed tractor engine setup. |
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.







