The John Deere 8870 tractor has 350 hp engine horsepower and 200 hp PTO horsepower.
Engine horsepower350 hp
PTO horsepower200 hp
Drawbar horsepower200 hp
Rated RPM2,100 rpm
Operating weight35,130 lb
John Deere 8870 Horsepower Details
Engine horsepower
350 hp
PTO horsepower
200 hp
Drawbar horsepower
200 hp
Rated engine RPM
2,100 rpm
Engine displacement
10.1 L
Engine cylinders
6 cylinders
Engine model
turbocharged aftercooled
Operating weight
35,130 lb
Horsepower Comparison Chart
Engine horsepower comparison
This model
350 hp
Average
117.3 hp
Low
8 hp
High
620 hp
PTO horsepower comparison
This model
200 hp
Average
103.8 hp
Low
8 hp
High
620 hp
Drawbar horsepower comparison
This model
200 hp
Average
100.5 hp
Low
7.5 hp
High
620 hp
Operating weight comparison
This model
35,130 lb
Average
9,758.8 lb
Low
340 lb
High
59,000 lb
John Deere 8870 Extra Horsepower Notes
Horsepower note
The useful spread on the John Deere 8870 is small: 350 hp engine horsepower versus 200 hp PTO horsepower.
PTO note
Use the John Deere 8870’s 200 hp PTO rating when sizing implements; the 350 hp engine rating is not the number the implement actually receives.
Drawbar note
For plows, ground tools and pull-type loads, the John Deere 8870’s 200 hp drawbar horsepower says more than engine horsepower alone.
Power-to-weight note
At 35,130 lb and 350 hp, the John Deere 8870 works out to about 100.4 lb per engine horsepower, making it balanced enough that both traction and horsepower matter.
Engine note
Engine details for the John Deere 8870 come together as engine model turbocharged aftercooled, 10.1 L displacement, 6 cylinders, rated at 2,100 rpm.
Torque / RPM note
The John Deere 8870’s horsepower rating is tied to a rated engine speed of 2,100 rpm.
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.
