The John Deere 7R 270 tractor has 270 hp engine horsepower and 270 hp PTO horsepower.
Engine horsepower270 hp
PTO horsepower270 hp
Drawbar horsepower203 hp
Rated RPM2,100 rpm
Torque737 lb-ft
Operating weight11,400 lb
John Deere 7R 270 Horsepower Details
Engine horsepower
270 hp
PTO horsepower
270 hp
Drawbar horsepower
203 hp
Rated engine RPM
2,100 rpm
Engine torque
737 lb-ft
Engine displacement
6.8 L
Engine cylinders
6 cylinders
Engine model
a 6.8L 6-cylinder
Operating weight
11,400 lb
Horsepower Comparison Chart
Engine horsepower comparison
This model
270 hp
Average
99 hp
Low
5 hp
High
640 hp
PTO horsepower comparison
This model
270 hp
Average
86.2 hp
Low
5 hp
High
490 hp
Drawbar horsepower comparison
This model
203 hp
Average
87.8 hp
Low
5.5 hp
High
640 hp
Operating weight comparison
This model
11,400 lb
Average
9,181 lb
Low
320 lb
High
56,320 lb
John Deere 7R 270 Extra Horsepower Notes
Horsepower note
Engine and PTO output are nearly matched on the John Deere 7R 270, so the listed PTO figure stays close to the engine rating.
PTO note
The John Deere 7R 270’s 270 hp PTO rating should be read with its 2,100 rpm rated engine speed when comparing implement requirements.
Drawbar note
At 203 hp drawbar power, the John Deere 7R 270 is about 67 hp below its engine rating once power is measured as pull at the ground.
Power-to-weight note
The John Deere 7R 270’s weight-to-power figure is about 42.2 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
The John Deere 7R 270’s engine setup is engine model a 6.8L 6-cylinder, 6.8 L displacement, 6 cylinders, rated at 2,100 rpm, matching its large row-crop horsepower range.
Torque / RPM note
The John Deere 7R 270’s 737 lb-ft torque rating works with its 2,100 rpm rated speed, so load response depends on both numbers.
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.
