The John Deere 40C tractor has 25 hp engine horsepower and 25 hp PTO horsepower.
Engine horsepower25 hp
PTO horsepower25 hp
Drawbar horsepower15.1 hp
Rated RPM1,850 rpm
Operating weight4,500 lb
John Deere 40C Horsepower Details
Engine horsepower
25 hp
PTO horsepower
25 hp
Drawbar horsepower
15.1 hp
Rated engine RPM
1,850 rpm
Engine displacement
100.5 cu in
Engine cylinders
3 cylinders
Engine model
Lombardini 1.7L 3-cylinder
Operating weight
4,500 lb
Horsepower Comparison Chart
Engine horsepower comparison
This model
25 hp
Average
99 hp
Low
5 hp
High
640 hp
PTO horsepower comparison
This model
25 hp
Average
86.2 hp
Low
5 hp
High
490 hp
Drawbar horsepower comparison
This model
15.1 hp
Average
87.8 hp
Low
5.5 hp
High
640 hp
Operating weight comparison
This model
4,500 lb
Average
9,181 lb
Low
320 lb
High
56,320 lb
John Deere 40C Extra Horsepower Notes
Horsepower note
Engine and PTO output are nearly matched on the John Deere 40C, so the listed PTO figure stays close to the engine rating.
PTO note
The John Deere 40C’s 25 hp PTO rating should be read with its 1,850 rpm rated engine speed when comparing implement requirements.
Drawbar note
The John Deere 40C’s 15.1 hp drawbar rating is the better number for ground-pulling work than the 25 hp engine rating.
Power-to-weight note
The John Deere 40C pairs 25 hp with 4,500 lb of operating weight, so the real-world result depends heavily on traction, ballast and tyre setup.
Engine note
The John Deere 40C’s 100.5 cu in engine makes 25 hp, or about 0.2 hp per litre.
Torque / RPM note
Use the John Deere 40C’s 1,850 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.
