The John Deere C tractor has 20 hp engine horsepower and 40 hp PTO horsepower.
Engine horsepower20 hp
PTO horsepower40 hp
Drawbar horsepower20 hp
Rated RPM2,400 rpm
Torque107 lb-ft
Operating weight4,000 lb
John Deere C Horsepower Details
Engine horsepower
20 hp
PTO horsepower
40 hp
Drawbar horsepower
20 hp
Rated engine RPM
2,400 rpm
Engine torque
107 lb-ft
Engine displacement
2.4 L
Operating weight
4,000 lb
Horsepower Comparison Chart
Engine horsepower comparison
This model
20 hp
Average
64.9 hp
Low
6 hp
High
540 hp
PTO horsepower comparison
This model
40 hp
Average
57.8 hp
Low
6 hp
High
620 hp
Drawbar horsepower comparison
This model
20 hp
Average
57 hp
Low
5.5 hp
High
470 hp
Operating weight comparison
This model
4,000 lb
Average
5,791.3 lb
Low
300 lb
High
59,000 lb
John Deere C Extra Horsepower Notes
Horsepower note
For same-class comparisons, the John Deere C’s engine horsepower figure is 20 hp.
PTO note
Use the John Deere C’s 40 hp PTO rating when sizing implements; the 20 hp engine rating is not the number the implement actually receives.
Drawbar note
Use 20 hp drawbar horsepower for pulling comparisons and 40 hp PTO horsepower for driven implements on the John Deere C.
Power-to-weight note
Using 4,000 lb operating weight and 20 hp engine power, the John Deere C comes out at roughly 200 lb per engine horsepower, meaning it is heavy for its power, which usually helps traction and stability under pull.
Engine note
For engine identification, the John Deere C is listed with 2.4 L displacement, rated at 2,400 rpm.
Torque / RPM note
Torque and rated speed on the John Deere C are 107 lb-ft and 2,400 rpm, showing how the engine is set up to work under load.
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.
