Quick answer:
The John Deere 57 tractor has 80 hp engine horsepower and 7 hp PTO horsepower.
Engine horsepower80 hp
PTO horsepower7 hp
Drawbar horsepower5.5 hp
Rated RPM2,600 rpm
Operating weight326 lb
John Deere 57 Horsepower Details
| Engine horsepower | 80 hp |
|---|---|
| PTO horsepower | 7 hp |
| Drawbar horsepower | 5.5 hp |
| Rated engine RPM | 2,600 rpm |
| Engine displacement | 278 cu in |
| Engine cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine model | Tecumseh V70 1-cylinder |
| Operating weight | 326 lb |
Horsepower Comparison Chart
Engine horsepower comparison
PTO horsepower comparison
Drawbar horsepower comparison
Operating weight comparison
John Deere 57 Extra Horsepower Notes
| Horsepower note | The useful spread on the John Deere 57 is small: 80 hp engine horsepower versus 7 hp PTO horsepower. |
|---|---|
| PTO note | The John Deere 57’s 7 hp PTO rating should be read with its 2,600 rpm rated engine speed when comparing implement requirements. |
| Drawbar note | At 5.5 hp drawbar power, the John Deere 57 is about 74.5 hp below its engine rating once power is measured as pull at the ground. |
| Power-to-weight note | The John Deere 57 pairs 80 hp with 326 lb of operating weight, so the real-world result depends heavily on traction, ballast and tyre setup. |
| Engine note | The John Deere 57’s engine setup is engine model Tecumseh V70 1-cylinder, 278 cu in displacement, 4 cylinders, rated at 2,600 rpm, matching its utility tractor horsepower range. |
| Torque / RPM note | The John Deere 57 lists 2,600 rpm as the rated engine RPM, which is the speed attached to its power rating. |
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.



