The John Deere 6165J tractor has 165 hp engine horsepower and 143 hp PTO horsepower.
Engine horsepower165 hp
PTO horsepower143 hp
Drawbar horsepower165 hp
Rated RPM2,200 rpm
Torque528.1 lb-ft
Operating weight15,190 lb
John Deere 6165J Horsepower Details
Engine horsepower
165 hp
PTO horsepower
143 hp
Drawbar horsepower
165 hp
Rated engine RPM
2,200 rpm
Engine torque
528.1 lb-ft
Engine displacement
6.8 L
Engine cylinders
6 cylinders
Operating weight
15,190 lb
Horsepower Comparison Chart
Engine horsepower comparison
This model
165 hp
Average
113.7 hp
Low
20 hp
High
310 hp
PTO horsepower comparison
This model
143 hp
Average
101.7 hp
Low
17 hp
High
280 hp
Drawbar horsepower comparison
This model
165 hp
Average
98.4 hp
Low
17 hp
High
250 hp
Operating weight comparison
This model
15,190 lb
Average
10,042.2 lb
Low
317.2 lb
High
27,180 lb
John Deere 6165J Extra Horsepower Notes
Horsepower note
The John Deere 6165J shows 165 hp at the engine and 143 hp at the PTO, which is a normal drop from engine power to PTO power for a mid-size tractor.
PTO note
Use the John Deere 6165J’s 143 hp PTO rating when sizing implements; the 165 hp engine rating is not the number the implement actually receives.
Drawbar note
Use 165 hp drawbar horsepower for pulling comparisons and 143 hp PTO horsepower for driven implements on the John Deere 6165J.
Power-to-weight note
At 15,190 lb and 165 hp, the John Deere 6165J works out to about 92.1 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 6165J uses 6.8 L displacement, 6 cylinders, rated at 2,200 rpm, which helps explain where its horsepower rating comes from.
Torque / RPM note
Torque and rated speed on the John Deere 6165J are 528.1 lb-ft and 2,200 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.
