The John Deere 8760 tractor has 300 hp engine horsepower and 256 hp PTO horsepower.
Engine horsepower300 hp
PTO horsepower256 hp
Drawbar horsepower239.5 hp
Torque1,000 lb-ft
Operating weight32,095 lb
John Deere 8760 Horsepower Details
Engine horsepower
300 hp
PTO horsepower
256 hp
Drawbar horsepower
239.5 hp
Engine torque
1,000 lb-ft
Engine displacement
10.1 L
Operating weight
32,095 lb
Horsepower Comparison Chart
Engine horsepower comparison
This model
300 hp
Average
117.3 hp
Low
8 hp
High
620 hp
PTO horsepower comparison
This model
256 hp
Average
103.8 hp
Low
8 hp
High
620 hp
Drawbar horsepower comparison
This model
239.5 hp
Average
100.5 hp
Low
7.5 hp
High
620 hp
Operating weight comparison
This model
32,095 lb
Average
9,758.8 lb
Low
340 lb
High
59,000 lb
John Deere 8760 Extra Horsepower Notes
Horsepower note
The John Deere 8760 is rated at 300 hp engine power and 256 hp at the PTO, a drop of about 44 hp between the engine and PTO.
PTO note
For PTO-driven work, the John Deere 8760’s practical rating is 256 hp, which fits large PTO-driven equipment where the implement horsepower requirement matters more than the engine rating.
Drawbar note
The John Deere 8760’s 239.5 hp drawbar rating is the better number for ground-pulling work than the 300 hp engine rating.
Power-to-weight note
The John Deere 8760 pairs 300 hp with 32,095 lb of operating weight, so the real-world result depends heavily on traction, ballast and tyre setup.
Engine note
The John Deere 8760’s engine setup is 10.1 L displacement, matching its high-horsepower horsepower range.
Torque / RPM note
The John Deere 8760’s 1,000 lb-ft torque rating matters for lugging through heavier field work, especially when paired with the right ballast and gearing.
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.
