Quick answer:
The John Deere 45R tractor has 45 hp engine horsepower and 46.6 hp PTO horsepower.
Engine horsepower45 hp
PTO horsepower46.6 hp
Drawbar horsepower30 hp
Rated RPM2,800 rpm
Torque70 lb-ft
Operating weight3,200 lb
John Deere 45R Horsepower Details
| Engine horsepower | 45 hp |
|---|---|
| PTO horsepower | 46.6 hp |
| Drawbar horsepower | 30 hp |
| Rated engine RPM | 2,800 rpm |
| Engine torque | 70 lb-ft |
| Engine displacement | 1.7 L |
| Engine model | the Lombardini CHD 1603 |
| Operating weight | 3,200 lb |
Horsepower Comparison Chart
Engine horsepower comparison
PTO horsepower comparison
Drawbar horsepower comparison
Operating weight comparison
John Deere 45R Extra Horsepower Notes
| Horsepower note | The John Deere 45R loses roughly 33.3% from engine horsepower to drawbar horsepower, which reflects drivetrain, traction and ground-contact losses. |
|---|---|
| PTO note | The John Deere 45R’s PTO output is 46.6 hp, about 103.5% of its 45 hp engine rating, so PTO implement choice should be based on the PTO number. |
| Drawbar note | The John Deere 45R’s 30 hp drawbar rating is the better number for ground-pulling work than the 45 hp engine rating. |
| Power-to-weight note | The John Deere 45R’s weight-to-power figure is about 71.1 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 | The John Deere 45R’s 1.7 L engine makes 45 hp, or about 26.5 hp per litre. |
| Torque / RPM note | The John Deere 45R’s 70 lb-ft torque rating works with its 2,800 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.







