Quick answer:
The John Deere 5615 tractor has 88 hp engine horsepower and 77 hp PTO horsepower.
Engine horsepower88 hp
PTO horsepower77 hp
Drawbar horsepower66.5 hp
Rated RPM1,500 rpm
Torque248.6 lb-ft
Operating weight6,460 lb
John Deere 5615 Horsepower Details
| Engine horsepower | 88 hp |
|---|---|
| PTO horsepower | 77 hp |
| Drawbar horsepower | 66.5 hp |
| Rated engine RPM | 1,500 rpm |
| Engine torque | 248.6 lb-ft |
| Engine displacement | 4.5 L |
| Engine cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine model | John Deere 4.5L 4-cylinder |
| Operating weight | 6,460 lb |
Horsepower Comparison Chart
Engine horsepower comparison
PTO horsepower comparison
Drawbar horsepower comparison
Operating weight comparison
John Deere 5615 Extra Horsepower Notes
| Horsepower note | The John Deere 5615 shows 88 hp at the engine and 77 hp at the PTO, which is a normal drop from engine power to PTO power for a utility tractor. |
|---|---|
| PTO note | For PTO-driven work, the John Deere 5615’s practical rating is 77 hp, which fits hay equipment, larger cutters, augers and heavier farm implements. |
| Drawbar note | At 66.5 hp drawbar power, the John Deere 5615 is about 21.5 hp below its engine rating once power is measured as pull at the ground. |
| Power-to-weight note | Using 6,460 lb operating weight and 88 hp engine power, the John Deere 5615 comes out at roughly 73.4 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 | With 4.5 L across 4 cylinders, the John Deere 5615 averages about 1.1 L per cylinder. |
| Torque / RPM note | The John Deere 5615’s 248.6 lb-ft torque rating works with its 1,500 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.

