The John Deere 6830 tractor has 145 hp engine horsepower and 120 hp PTO horsepower.
Engine horsepower145 hp
PTO horsepower120 hp
Drawbar horsepower120 hp
Torque457 lb-ft
Operating weight12,300 lb
John Deere 6830 Horsepower Details
Engine horsepower
145 hp
PTO horsepower
120 hp
Drawbar horsepower
120 hp
Engine torque
457 lb-ft
Engine displacement
6.8 L
Engine cylinders
6 cylinders
Engine model
the John Deere 6068HL281
Operating weight
12,300 lb
Horsepower Comparison Chart
Engine horsepower comparison
This model
145 hp
Average
77.5 hp
Low
6 hp
High
540 hp
PTO horsepower comparison
This model
120 hp
Average
73.2 hp
Low
6 hp
High
620 hp
Drawbar horsepower comparison
This model
120 hp
Average
67 hp
Low
5.5 hp
High
470 hp
Operating weight comparison
This model
12,300 lb
Average
7,216.1 lb
Low
300 lb
High
59,000 lb
John Deere 6830 Extra Horsepower Notes
Horsepower note
The useful spread on the John Deere 6830 is small: 145 hp engine horsepower versus 120 hp PTO horsepower.
PTO note
For PTO-driven work, the John Deere 6830’s practical rating is 120 hp, which fits large PTO-driven equipment where the implement horsepower requirement matters more than the engine rating.
Drawbar note
For plows, ground tools and pull-type loads, the John Deere 6830’s 120 hp drawbar horsepower says more than engine horsepower alone.
Power-to-weight note
The John Deere 6830’s weight-to-power figure is about 84.8 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
For engine identification, the John Deere 6830 is listed with engine model the John Deere 6068HL281, 6.8 L displacement, 6 cylinders.
Torque / RPM note
The John Deere 6830’s 457 lb-ft torque rating matters for lugging through heavier field work, especially when paired with the right ballast and gearing.
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.
