Quick answer:
The John Deere 40R tractor has 33 hp engine horsepower and 23 hp PTO horsepower.
Engine horsepower33 hp
PTO horsepower23 hp
Drawbar horsepower28 hp
Rated RPM1,650 rpm
Torque76.7 lb-ft
John Deere 40R Horsepower Details
| Engine horsepower | 33 hp |
|---|---|
| PTO horsepower | 23 hp |
| Drawbar horsepower | 28 hp |
| Rated engine RPM | 1,650 rpm |
| Engine torque | 76.7 lb-ft |
| Engine displacement | 1.6 L |
| Engine cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine model | Lombardini 1.6L 3-cylinder |
Horsepower Comparison Chart
Engine horsepower comparison
PTO horsepower comparison
Drawbar horsepower comparison
John Deere 40R Extra Horsepower Notes
| Horsepower note | For power comparison, the John Deere 40R sits at 33 hp engine horsepower with 23 hp available at the PTO. |
|---|---|
| PTO note | For PTO-driven work, the John Deere 40R’s practical rating is 23 hp, which fits finish mowing, light-duty rotary cutting, light tilling and small utility PTO jobs. |
| Drawbar note | At 28 hp drawbar power, the John Deere 40R is about 5 hp below its engine rating once power is measured as pull at the ground. |
| Engine note | The John Deere 40R uses engine model Lombardini 1.6L 3-cylinder, 1.6 L displacement, 3 cylinders, rated at 1,650 rpm, which helps explain where its horsepower rating comes from. |
| Torque / RPM note | The John Deere 40R combines 76.7 lb-ft of torque with a 1,650 rpm rated engine speed, which fits a lower-speed tractor engine setup. |
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.

