The John Deere 6830 Premium tractor has 140 hp engine horsepower and 120 hp PTO horsepower.
Engine horsepower140 hp
PTO horsepower120 hp
Drawbar horsepower135 hp
Rated RPM1,000 rpm
Torque457 lb-ft
Operating weight12,300 lb
John Deere 6830 Premium Horsepower Details
Engine horsepower
140 hp
PTO horsepower
120 hp
Drawbar horsepower
135 hp
Rated engine RPM
1,000 rpm
Engine torque
457 lb-ft
Engine displacement
6.8 L
Engine cylinders
6 cylinders
Engine model
the John Deere 6068HL480 turbocharged
Operating weight
12,300 lb
Horsepower Comparison Chart
Engine horsepower comparison
This model
140 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
135 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 Premium Extra Horsepower Notes
Horsepower note
The John Deere 6830 Premium shows 140 hp at the engine and 120 hp at the PTO, which is a normal drop from engine power to PTO power for a mid-size tractor.
PTO note
The John Deere 6830 Premium’s PTO output is 120 hp, about 85.7% of its 140 hp engine rating, so PTO implement choice should be based on the PTO number.
Drawbar note
For plows, ground tools and pull-type loads, the John Deere 6830 Premium’s 135 hp drawbar horsepower says more than engine horsepower alone.
Power-to-weight note
At 12,300 lb and 140 hp, the John Deere 6830 Premium works out to about 87.9 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 6830 Premium uses engine model the John Deere 6068HL480 turbocharged, 6.8 L displacement, 6 cylinders, rated at 1,000 rpm, which helps explain where its horsepower rating comes from.
Torque / RPM note
The John Deere 6830 Premium’s 457 lb-ft torque figure should be read with its 6.8 L engine size and 1,000 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.
