Quick answer:
The John Deere 655 tractor has 16 hp engine horsepower and 20.1 hp PTO horsepower.
Engine horsepower16 hp
PTO horsepower20.1 hp
Drawbar horsepower20.1 hp
Rated RPM2,100 rpm
Torque345 lb-ft
Operating weight1,635 lb
John Deere 655 Horsepower Details
| Engine horsepower | 16 hp |
|---|---|
| PTO horsepower | 20.1 hp |
| Drawbar horsepower | 20.1 hp |
| Rated engine RPM | 2,100 rpm |
| Engine torque | 345 lb-ft |
| Engine displacement | 0.7 L |
| Engine cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine model | Yanmar 0.7L 3-cylinder |
| Operating weight | 1,635 lb |
Horsepower Comparison Chart
Engine horsepower comparison
PTO horsepower comparison
Drawbar horsepower comparison
Operating weight comparison
John Deere 655 Extra Horsepower Notes
| Horsepower note | With 16 hp, the John Deere 655 falls into the low-horsepower compact tractor power range. |
|---|---|
| PTO note | Use the John Deere 655’s 20.1 hp PTO rating when sizing implements; the 16 hp engine rating is not the number the implement actually receives. |
| Drawbar note | Use 20.1 hp drawbar horsepower for pulling comparisons and 20.1 hp PTO horsepower for driven implements on the John Deere 655. |
| Power-to-weight note | The John Deere 655 pairs 16 hp with 1,635 lb of operating weight, so the real-world result depends heavily on traction, ballast and tyre setup. |
| Engine note | The John Deere 655’s 0.7 L engine makes 16 hp, or about 22.9 hp per litre. |
| Torque / RPM note | Torque and rated speed on the John Deere 655 are 345 lb-ft and 2,100 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.







