Quick answer:
The John Deere 6M 180 tractor has 177 hp engine horsepower and 177 hp PTO horsepower.
Engine horsepower177 hp
PTO horsepower177 hp
Drawbar horsepower177 hp
Rated RPM1,600 rpm
Torque690 lb-ft
Operating weight19,180 lb
John Deere 6M 180 Horsepower Details
| Engine horsepower | 177 hp |
|---|---|
| PTO horsepower | 177 hp |
| Drawbar horsepower | 177 hp |
| Rated engine RPM | 1,600 rpm |
| Engine torque | 690 lb-ft |
| Engine displacement | 6.8 L |
| Engine cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine model | a 6.8L 6-cylinder |
| Operating weight | 19,180 lb |
Horsepower Comparison Chart
Engine horsepower comparison
PTO horsepower comparison
Drawbar horsepower comparison
Operating weight comparison
John Deere 6M 180 Extra Horsepower Notes
| Horsepower note | Engine and PTO output are nearly matched on the John Deere 6M 180, so the listed PTO figure stays close to the engine rating. |
|---|---|
| PTO note | For PTO-driven work, the John Deere 6M 180’s practical rating is 177 hp, which fits large PTO-driven equipment where the implement horsepower requirement matters more than the engine rating. |
| Drawbar note | Use 177 hp drawbar horsepower for pulling comparisons and 177 hp PTO horsepower for driven implements on the John Deere 6M 180. |
| Power-to-weight note | The John Deere 6M 180’s weight-to-power figure is about 108.4 lb per engine horsepower; that means it is balanced enough that both traction and horsepower matter. |
| Engine note | The John Deere 6M 180’s 6.8 L engine makes 177 hp, or about 26 hp per litre. |
| Torque / RPM note | The John Deere 6M 180’s 690 lb-ft torque figure should be read with its 6.8 L engine size and 1,600 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.







