Quick answer:
The John Deere 4100 tractor has 20 hp engine horsepower and 17 hp PTO horsepower.
Engine horsepower20 hp
PTO horsepower17 hp
Drawbar horsepower17 hp
Rated RPM2,650 rpm
Torque39.7 lb-ft
Operating weight1,517 lb
John Deere 4100 Horsepower Details
| Engine horsepower | 20 hp |
|---|---|
| PTO horsepower | 17 hp |
| Drawbar horsepower | 17 hp |
| Rated engine RPM | 2,650 rpm |
| Engine torque | 39.7 lb-ft |
| Engine displacement | 1 L |
| Engine cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine model | the Yanmar 3TNE74 |
| Operating weight | 1,517 lb |
Horsepower Comparison Chart
Engine horsepower comparison
PTO horsepower comparison
Drawbar horsepower comparison
Operating weight comparison
John Deere 4100 Extra Horsepower Notes
| Horsepower note | The useful spread on the John Deere 4100 is small: 20 hp engine horsepower versus 17 hp PTO horsepower. |
|---|---|
| PTO note | For PTO-driven work, the John Deere 4100’s practical rating is 17 hp, which fits small mower decks, sprayers, light finish mowing and very light PTO jobs. |
| Drawbar note | The John Deere 4100 combines 17 hp drawbar horsepower with 1,517 lb operating weight, so traction and ballast can matter as much as power for pulling jobs. |
| Power-to-weight note | Using 1,517 lb operating weight and 20 hp engine power, the John Deere 4100 comes out at roughly 75.8 lb per engine horsepower, meaning it is light for its power, so traction and ballast can become the limiting factor before engine power. |
| Engine note | The John Deere 4100’s 1 L engine makes 20 hp, or about 20 hp per litre. |
| Torque / RPM note | The John Deere 4100 combines 39.7 lb-ft of torque with a 2,650 rpm rated engine speed, which fits a typical tractor rated-speed range. |
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.







