The John Deere 790 has a 3-point hitch lift capacity of 816 lb (370 kg). It also lists hitch category Category 1 and rear PTO power 24 hp.
Best rear lift figure816 lb (370 kg)
Hitch categoryCategory 1
Rear PTO horsepower24 hp
John Deere 790 3-Point Hitch Lift Capacity
3-point hitch lift capacity
816 lb (370 kg)
Hitch category
Category 1
3-point hitch type
3-point hitch
Rear PTO horsepower
24 hp
Operating weight
2,105 lb (955 kg)
Rear Lift Capacity Comparison Chart
Best rear lift comparison
This model
816 lb
Average
8,101 lb
Low
550 lb
High
29,750 lb
Rear PTO horsepower comparison
This model
24 hp
Average
132 hp
Low
11 hp
High
620 hp
John Deere 790 Hitch and Rear Lift Notes
Rear lift capacity note
The John Deere 790 is best read as a light rear-lift tractor from the captured hitch data, with 816 lb (370 kg) listed for 3-point hitch lift capacity
Hitch category note
The John Deere 790 hitch category is Category 1. This is the attachment-fit side of the rear hitch spec
PTO and weight context
A heavy implement can be liftable but still wrong for the tractor. The John Deere 790’s context here is that rear PTO horsepower is 24 hp and operating weight is 2,105 lb (955 kg)
Rear implement matching
The hitch capacity page angle is valuable because it answers the attachment question: can the John Deere 790 handle gear like small rear blade, carryall, light ballast box, small landscape rake, and light mower?
John Deere 790 3-Point Hitch FAQ
What is the John Deere 790 3-point hitch lift capacity?
The John Deere 790 is listed with 816 lb (370 kg) for 3-point hitch lift capacity. That makes it a light rear-lift tractor, so it is best suited to lighter rear implements, mower decks, small blades, carryalls and light ballast boxes.
What lift measurement should I compare?
Compare the most conservative rear-lift figure you can find for the John Deere 790, ideally the 24 in / 610 mm rating if it is available.
What hitch category is the John Deere 790?
The John Deere 790 is listed with Category 1 and 3-point hitch. Match implements to that category first, then check the 816 lb (370 kg) lift figure.
Is the John Deere 790 good for rear implement work?
Based on the captured lift data, the John Deere 790 is a light rear-lift tractor. It is best suited to lighter rear implements, mower decks, small blades, carryalls and light ballast boxes; still check ballast, terrain and exact implement weight.
What other specs matter besides John Deere 790 hitch lift?
Rear PTO horsepower (24 hp) and operating weight (2,105 lb (955 kg)) matter because a tractor can sometimes lift more than it should comfortably run or carry in rough conditions.
Official information note
Mistakes do happen. Tractor hitch lift specs can change by year, market, tire setup, ballast, hitch option and measurement point. Please check the operator manual, build sheet and official deere.com website for official information before buying or lifting heavy implements.
