Quick answer:
The John Deere 6220 tractor has 90 hp engine horsepower and 75.8 hp PTO horsepower.
Engine horsepower90 hp
PTO horsepower75.8 hp
Drawbar horsepower59.5 hp
Rated RPM2,300 rpm
Torque220 lb-ft
Operating weight8,800 lb
John Deere 6220 Horsepower Details
| Engine horsepower | 90 hp |
|---|---|
| PTO horsepower | 75.8 hp |
| Drawbar horsepower | 59.5 hp |
| Rated engine RPM | 2,300 rpm |
| Engine torque | 220 lb-ft |
| Engine displacement | 276 cu in |
| Operating weight | 8,800 lb |
Horsepower Comparison Chart
Engine horsepower comparison
PTO horsepower comparison
Drawbar horsepower comparison
Operating weight comparison
John Deere 6220 Extra Horsepower Notes
| Horsepower note | For power comparison, the John Deere 6220 sits at 90 hp engine horsepower with 75.8 hp available at the PTO. |
|---|---|
| PTO note | For PTO-driven work, the John Deere 6220’s practical rating is 75.8 hp, which fits hay equipment, larger cutters, augers and heavier farm implements. |
| Drawbar note | The John Deere 6220 combines 59.5 hp drawbar horsepower with 8,800 lb operating weight, so traction and ballast can matter as much as power for pulling jobs. |
| Power-to-weight note | The John Deere 6220’s weight-to-power figure is about 97.8 lb per engine horsepower; that means it is light for its power, so traction and ballast can become the limiting factor before engine power. |
| Engine note | The John Deere 6220 uses 276 cu in displacement, rated at 2,300 rpm, which helps explain where its horsepower rating comes from. |
| Torque / RPM note | The John Deere 6220’s 220 lb-ft torque figure should be read with its 276 cu in engine size and 2,300 rpm rated speed. |
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.







