Quick answer:
The John Deere 2255 tractor has 50 hp engine horsepower and 50 hp PTO horsepower.
Engine horsepower50 hp
PTO horsepower50 hp
Drawbar horsepower50 hp
Torque400 lb-ft
Operating weight2,308 kg
John Deere 2255 Horsepower Details
| Engine horsepower | 50 hp |
|---|---|
| PTO horsepower | 50 hp |
| Drawbar horsepower | 50 hp |
| Engine torque | 400 lb-ft |
| Engine displacement | 177 cu in |
| Engine cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Operating weight | 2,308 kg |
Horsepower Comparison Chart
Engine horsepower comparison
PTO horsepower comparison
Drawbar horsepower comparison
Operating weight comparison
John Deere 2255 Extra Horsepower Notes
| Horsepower note | The John Deere 2255 has almost no visible gap between the listed engine horsepower and PTO horsepower ratings. |
|---|---|
| PTO note | Use the John Deere 2255’s 50 hp PTO rating when sizing implements; the 50 hp engine rating is not the number the implement actually receives. |
| Drawbar note | The John Deere 2255 separates pulling work from PTO work with 50 hp drawbar horsepower and 50 hp PTO horsepower. |
| Power-to-weight note | The John Deere 2255 pairs 50 hp with 2,308 kg of operating weight, so the real-world result depends heavily on traction, ballast and tyre setup. |
| Engine note | Engine details for the John Deere 2255 come together as 177 cu in displacement, 8 cylinders. |
| Torque / RPM note | At 400 lb-ft of torque, the John Deere 2255 has enough low-speed pull to make the horsepower figure more useful in real work. |
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.







