The John Deere A tractor has 26.2 hp engine horsepower and 24 hp PTO horsepower.
Engine horsepower26.2 hp
PTO horsepower24 hp
Drawbar horsepower30 hp
Rated RPM1,600 rpm
Operating weight4,650 lb
John Deere A Horsepower Details
Engine horsepower
26.2 hp
PTO horsepower
24 hp
Drawbar horsepower
30 hp
Rated engine RPM
1,600 rpm
Engine displacement
4 L
Engine cylinders
2 cylinders
Engine model
a 5.1L or 5.3L 2-cylinder
Operating weight
4,650 lb
Horsepower Comparison Chart
Engine horsepower comparison
This model
26.2 hp
Average
117.3 hp
Low
8 hp
High
620 hp
PTO horsepower comparison
This model
24 hp
Average
103.8 hp
Low
8 hp
High
620 hp
Drawbar horsepower comparison
This model
30 hp
Average
100.5 hp
Low
7.5 hp
High
620 hp
Operating weight comparison
This model
4,650 lb
Average
9,758.8 lb
Low
340 lb
High
59,000 lb
John Deere A Extra Horsepower Notes
Horsepower note
For power comparison, the John Deere A sits at 26.2 hp engine horsepower with 24 hp available at the PTO.
PTO note
Use the John Deere A’s 24 hp PTO rating when sizing implements; the 26.2 hp engine rating is not the number the implement actually receives.
Drawbar note
Use 30 hp drawbar horsepower for pulling comparisons and 24 hp PTO horsepower for driven implements on the John Deere A.
Power-to-weight note
At 4,650 lb and 26.2 hp, the John Deere A works out to about 177.5 lb per engine horsepower, making it balanced enough that both traction and horsepower matter.
Engine note
With 4 L across 2 cylinders, the John Deere A averages about 2 L per cylinder.
Torque / RPM note
The John Deere A’s horsepower rating is tied to a rated engine speed of 1,600 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.
