The John Deere 303 tractor has 36.3 hp engine horsepower and 36.3 hp PTO horsepower.
Engine horsepower36.3 hp
PTO horsepower36.3 hp
Drawbar horsepower30.5 hp
Rated RPM2,000 rpm
Operating weight3,836 lb
John Deere 303 Horsepower Details
Engine horsepower
36.3 hp
PTO horsepower
36.3 hp
Drawbar horsepower
30.5 hp
Rated engine RPM
2,000 rpm
Engine displacement
137.9 cu in
Engine cylinders
4 cylinders
Engine model
Standard 2.3L 4-cylinder
Operating weight
3,836 lb
Horsepower Comparison Chart
Engine horsepower comparison
This model
36.3 hp
Average
77.5 hp
Low
6 hp
High
540 hp
PTO horsepower comparison
This model
36.3 hp
Average
73.2 hp
Low
6 hp
High
620 hp
Drawbar horsepower comparison
This model
30.5 hp
Average
67 hp
Low
5.5 hp
High
470 hp
Operating weight comparison
This model
3,836 lb
Average
7,216.1 lb
Low
300 lb
High
59,000 lb
John Deere 303 Extra Horsepower Notes
Horsepower note
Engine and PTO output are nearly matched on the John Deere 303, so the listed PTO figure stays close to the engine rating.
PTO note
Use the John Deere 303’s 36.3 hp PTO rating when sizing implements; the 36.3 hp engine rating is not the number the implement actually receives.
Drawbar note
The John Deere 303’s 30.5 hp drawbar rating is the better number for ground-pulling work than the 36.3 hp engine rating.
Power-to-weight note
The John Deere 303 pairs 36.3 hp with 3,836 lb of operating weight, so the real-world result depends heavily on traction, ballast and tyre setup.
Engine note
For engine identification, the John Deere 303 is listed with engine model Standard 2.3L 4-cylinder, 137.9 cu in displacement, 4 cylinders, rated at 2,000 rpm.
Torque / RPM note
Use the John Deere 303’s 2,000 rpm rated RPM when comparing engine specs across similar tractors.
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.
