Quick answer:
The John Deere 5700 tractor has 85 hp engine horsepower and 69 hp PTO horsepower.
Engine horsepower85 hp
PTO horsepower69 hp
Drawbar horsepower72 hp
Rated RPM2,400 rpm
Torque140.9 lb-ft
Operating weight8,157 lb
John Deere 5700 Horsepower Details
| Engine horsepower | 85 hp |
|---|---|
| PTO horsepower | 69 hp |
| Drawbar horsepower | 72 hp |
| Rated engine RPM | 2,400 rpm |
| Engine torque | 140.9 lb-ft |
| Engine displacement | 4.5 L |
| Engine model | PowerTech |
| Operating weight | 8,157 lb |
Horsepower Comparison Chart
Engine horsepower comparison
PTO horsepower comparison
Drawbar horsepower comparison
Operating weight comparison
John Deere 5700 Extra Horsepower Notes
| Horsepower note | The useful spread on the John Deere 5700 is small: 85 hp engine horsepower versus 69 hp PTO horsepower. |
|---|---|
| PTO note | The John Deere 5700’s PTO output is 69 hp, about 81.2% of its 85 hp engine rating, so PTO implement choice should be based on the PTO number. |
| Drawbar note | The John Deere 5700’s 72 hp drawbar rating is the better number for ground-pulling work than the 85 hp engine rating. |
| Power-to-weight note | At 8,157 lb and 85 hp, the John Deere 5700 works out to about 96 lb per engine horsepower, making it light for its power, so traction and ballast can become the limiting factor before engine power. |
| Engine note | The John Deere 5700’s engine setup is engine model PowerTech, 4.5 L displacement, rated at 2,400 rpm, matching its utility tractor horsepower range. |
| Torque / RPM note | Torque and rated speed on the John Deere 5700 are 140.9 lb-ft and 2,400 rpm, showing how the engine is set up to work under load. |
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.







