The John Deere 2850 tractor has 86 hp engine horsepower and 86 hp PTO horsepower.
Engine horsepower86 hp
PTO horsepower86 hp
Drawbar horsepower75.5 hp
Rated RPM2,300 rpm
Torque232.3 lb-ft
Operating weight7,694 lb
John Deere 2850 Horsepower Details
Engine horsepower
86 hp
PTO horsepower
86 hp
Drawbar horsepower
75.5 hp
Rated engine RPM
2,300 rpm
Engine torque
232.3 lb-ft
Engine displacement
3.9 L
Engine cylinders
4 cylinders
Operating weight
7,694 lb
Horsepower Comparison Chart
Engine horsepower comparison
This model
86 hp
Average
99 hp
Low
5 hp
High
640 hp
PTO horsepower comparison
This model
86 hp
Average
86.2 hp
Low
5 hp
High
490 hp
Drawbar horsepower comparison
This model
75.5 hp
Average
87.8 hp
Low
5.5 hp
High
640 hp
Operating weight comparison
This model
7,694 lb
Average
9,181 lb
Low
320 lb
High
56,320 lb
John Deere 2850 Extra Horsepower Notes
Horsepower note
The John Deere 2850 has almost no visible gap between the listed engine horsepower and PTO horsepower ratings.
PTO note
The John Deere 2850’s 86 hp PTO rating should be read with its 2,300 rpm rated engine speed when comparing implement requirements.
Drawbar note
At 75.5 hp drawbar power, the John Deere 2850 is about 10.5 hp below its engine rating once power is measured as pull at the ground.
Power-to-weight note
The John Deere 2850’s weight-to-power figure is about 89.5 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 2850 come together as 3.9 L displacement, 4 cylinders, rated at 2,300 rpm.
Torque / RPM note
The John Deere 2850’s 232.3 lb-ft torque rating works with its 2,300 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.
