The John Deere 797 tractor has 29 hp engine horsepower and 27 hp PTO horsepower.
Engine horsepower29 hp
PTO horsepower27 hp
Drawbar horsepower29 hp
Rated RPM3,600 rpm
Operating weight1,380 lb
John Deere 797 Horsepower Details
Engine horsepower
29 hp
PTO horsepower
27 hp
Drawbar horsepower
29 hp
Rated engine RPM
3,600 rpm
Engine displacement
45.5 cu in
Engine model
the FD791D
Operating weight
1,380 lb
Horsepower Comparison Chart
Engine horsepower comparison
This model
29 hp
Average
77.5 hp
Low
6 hp
High
540 hp
PTO horsepower comparison
This model
27 hp
Average
73.2 hp
Low
6 hp
High
620 hp
Drawbar horsepower comparison
This model
29 hp
Average
67 hp
Low
5.5 hp
High
470 hp
Operating weight comparison
This model
1,380 lb
Average
7,216.1 lb
Low
300 lb
High
59,000 lb
John Deere 797 Extra Horsepower Notes
Horsepower note
For power comparison, the John Deere 797 sits at 29 hp engine horsepower with 27 hp available at the PTO.
PTO note
With 27 hp at the PTO, the John Deere 797 is best matched to finish mowing, light-duty rotary cutting, light tilling and small utility PTO jobs; heavy hay tools, large augers and high-load PTO equipment are not the natural match for this power class.
Drawbar note
The John Deere 797 separates pulling work from PTO work with 29 hp drawbar horsepower and 27 hp PTO horsepower.
Power-to-weight note
Using 1,380 lb operating weight and 29 hp engine power, the John Deere 797 comes out at roughly 47.6 lb per engine horsepower, meaning it is light for its power, so traction and ballast can become the limiting factor before engine power.
Engine note
The John Deere 797’s 45.5 cu in engine makes 29 hp, or about 0.6 hp per litre.
Torque / RPM note
Use the John Deere 797’s 3,600 rpm rated RPM when comparing engine specs across similar tractors.
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.
