Quick answer:
The John Deere 8130 tractor has 225 hp engine horsepower and 180 hp PTO horsepower.
Engine horsepower225 hp
PTO horsepower180 hp
Drawbar horsepower182.3 hp
Rated RPM2,100 rpm
Torque913.8 Nm
Operating weight21,774 lb
John Deere 8130 Horsepower Details
| Engine horsepower | 225 hp |
|---|---|
| PTO horsepower | 180 hp |
| Drawbar horsepower | 182.3 hp |
| Rated engine RPM | 2,100 rpm |
| Engine torque | 913.8 Nm |
| Engine displacement | 9 L |
| Engine cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Operating weight | 21,774 lb |
Horsepower Comparison Chart
Engine horsepower comparison
PTO horsepower comparison
Drawbar horsepower comparison
Operating weight comparison
John Deere 8130 Extra Horsepower Notes
| Horsepower note | With PTO power at roughly 80% of engine horsepower, the John Deere 8130 keeps most of its rated power available for PTO work. |
|---|---|
| PTO note | For PTO-driven work, the John Deere 8130’s practical rating is 180 hp, which fits large PTO-driven equipment where the implement horsepower requirement matters more than the engine rating. |
| Drawbar note | At 182.3 hp drawbar power, the John Deere 8130 is about 42.7 hp below its engine rating once power is measured as pull at the ground. |
| Power-to-weight note | Using 21,774 lb operating weight and 225 hp engine power, the John Deere 8130 comes out at roughly 96.8 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 | For engine identification, the John Deere 8130 is listed with 9 L displacement, 6 cylinders, rated at 2,100 rpm. |
| Torque / RPM note | The John Deere 8130’s 913.8 Nm torque figure should be read with its 9 L engine size and 2,100 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.







