Quick answer:
The John Deere 2400 tractor has 78 hp engine horsepower and 71.1 hp PTO horsepower.
Engine horsepower78 hp
PTO horsepower71.1 hp
Drawbar horsepower78 hp
Rated RPM2,200 rpm
Torque162 lb-ft
Operating weight5,000 lb
John Deere 2400 Horsepower Details
| Engine horsepower | 78 hp |
|---|---|
| PTO horsepower | 71.1 hp |
| Drawbar horsepower | 78 hp |
| Rated engine RPM | 2,200 rpm |
| Engine torque | 162 lb-ft |
| Engine displacement | 3.9 L |
| Engine cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine model | Zetor 3.9L 4-cylinder |
| Operating weight | 5,000 lb |
Horsepower Comparison Chart
Engine horsepower comparison
PTO horsepower comparison
Drawbar horsepower comparison
Operating weight comparison
John Deere 2400 Extra Horsepower Notes
| Horsepower note | The John Deere 2400 shows 78 hp at the engine and 71.1 hp at the PTO, which is a small drop from engine power to PTO power for a utility tractor. |
|---|---|
| PTO note | For PTO-driven work, the John Deere 2400’s practical rating is 71.1 hp, which fits hay equipment, larger cutters, augers and heavier farm implements. |
| Drawbar note | The John Deere 2400 separates pulling work from PTO work with 78 hp drawbar horsepower and 71.1 hp PTO horsepower. |
| Power-to-weight note | At 5,000 lb and 78 hp, the John Deere 2400 works out to about 64.1 lb per engine horsepower, making it light for its power, so traction and ballast can become the limiting factor before engine power. |
| Engine note | The John Deere 2400 uses engine model Zetor 3.9L 4-cylinder, 3.9 L displacement, 4 cylinders, rated at 2,200 rpm, which helps explain where its horsepower rating comes from. |
| Torque / RPM note | Torque and rated speed on the John Deere 2400 are 162 lb-ft and 2,200 rpm, showing how the engine is set up to work under load. |
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.







