Quick answer:
The John Deere 5300 tractor has 55 hp engine horsepower and 55 hp PTO horsepower.
Engine horsepower55 hp
PTO horsepower55 hp
Drawbar horsepower43.4 hp
Rated RPM1,400 rpm
Torque140.9 lb-ft
Operating weight4,550 lb
John Deere 5300 Horsepower Details
| Engine horsepower | 55 hp |
|---|---|
| PTO horsepower | 55 hp |
| Drawbar horsepower | 43.4 hp |
| Rated engine RPM | 1,400 rpm |
| Engine torque | 140.9 lb-ft |
| Engine displacement | 2.9 L |
| Engine model | the John Deere 3029DAT01 |
| Operating weight | 4,550 lb |
Horsepower Comparison Chart
Engine horsepower comparison
PTO horsepower comparison
Drawbar horsepower comparison
Operating weight comparison
John Deere 5300 Extra Horsepower Notes
| Horsepower note | The John Deere 5300 lists engine horsepower and PTO horsepower very close together at about 55 hp. |
|---|---|
| PTO note | The John Deere 5300’s PTO output is 55 hp, about 100% of its 55 hp engine rating, so PTO implement choice should be based on the PTO number. |
| Drawbar note | At 43.4 hp drawbar power, the John Deere 5300 is about 11.6 hp below its engine rating once power is measured as pull at the ground. |
| Power-to-weight note | At 4,550 lb and 55 hp, the John Deere 5300 works out to about 82.7 lb per engine horsepower, making it light for its power, so traction and ballast can become the limiting factor before engine power. |
| Engine note | For engine identification, the John Deere 5300 is listed with engine model the John Deere 3029DAT01, 2.9 L displacement, rated at 1,400 rpm. |
| Torque / RPM note | The John Deere 5300 combines 140.9 lb-ft of torque with a 1,400 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.







