The John Deere 68 tractor has 8 hp engine horsepower and 8 hp PTO horsepower.
Engine horsepower8 hp
PTO horsepower8 hp
Drawbar horsepower6 hp
Rated RPM2,400 rpm
Torque22.5 lb-ft
Operating weight320 lb
John Deere 68 Horsepower Details
Engine horsepower
8 hp
PTO horsepower
8 hp
Drawbar horsepower
6 hp
Rated engine RPM
2,400 rpm
Engine torque
22.5 lb-ft
Engine displacement
3 L
Engine cylinders
1 cylinders
Operating weight
320 lb
Horsepower Comparison Chart
Engine horsepower comparison
This model
8 hp
Average
99 hp
Low
5 hp
High
640 hp
PTO horsepower comparison
This model
8 hp
Average
86.2 hp
Low
5 hp
High
490 hp
Drawbar horsepower comparison
This model
6 hp
Average
87.8 hp
Low
5.5 hp
High
640 hp
Operating weight comparison
This model
320 lb
Average
9,181 lb
Low
320 lb
High
56,320 lb
John Deere 68 Extra Horsepower Notes
Horsepower note
Engine and PTO output are nearly matched on the John Deere 68, so the listed PTO figure stays close to the engine rating.
PTO note
The John Deere 68’s PTO output is 8 hp, about 100% of its 8 hp engine rating, so PTO implement choice should be based on the PTO number.
Drawbar note
The John Deere 68’s 6 hp drawbar rating is the better number for ground-pulling work than the 8 hp engine rating.
Power-to-weight note
The John Deere 68 pairs 8 hp with 320 lb of operating weight, so the real-world result depends heavily on traction, ballast and tyre setup.
Engine note
The John Deere 68’s engine setup is 3 L displacement, 1 cylinders, rated at 2,400 rpm, matching its low-horsepower compact horsepower range.
Torque / RPM note
The John Deere 68 combines 22.5 lb-ft of torque with a 2,400 rpm rated engine speed, which fits a typical tractor rated-speed range.
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.
