Quick answer:
The John Deere 2420 tractor has 66 hp engine horsepower and 66 hp PTO horsepower.
Engine horsepower66 hp
PTO horsepower66 hp
Drawbar horsepower55.5 hp
Rated RPM2,500 rpm
Torque161 lb-ft
John Deere 2420 Horsepower Details
| Engine horsepower | 66 hp |
|---|---|
| PTO horsepower | 66 hp |
| Drawbar horsepower | 55.5 hp |
| Rated engine RPM | 2,500 rpm |
| Engine torque | 161 lb-ft |
| Engine cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Horsepower Comparison Chart
Engine horsepower comparison
PTO horsepower comparison
Drawbar horsepower comparison
John Deere 2420 Extra Horsepower Notes
| Horsepower note | Engine and PTO output are nearly matched on the John Deere 2420, so the listed PTO figure stays close to the engine rating. |
|---|---|
| PTO note | The John Deere 2420 has 66 hp available at the PTO, placing it in the utility tractor PTO range rather than a heavy-implement class. |
| Drawbar note | At 55.5 hp drawbar power, the John Deere 2420 is about 10.5 hp below its engine rating once power is measured as pull at the ground. |
| Engine note | The John Deere 2420’s engine setup is 4 cylinders, rated at 2,500 rpm, matching its utility tractor horsepower range. |
| Torque / RPM note | The John Deere 2420’s 161 lb-ft torque rating works with its 2,500 rpm rated speed, so load response depends on both numbers. |
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.







