Quick answer:
The John Deere E120 tractor has 20 hp engine horsepower and 20 hp PTO horsepower.
Engine horsepower20 hp
PTO horsepower20 hp
Drawbar horsepower20 hp
Rated RPM3,600 rpm
Operating weight420 lb
John Deere E120 Horsepower Details
| Engine horsepower | 20 hp |
|---|---|
| PTO horsepower | 20 hp |
| Drawbar horsepower | 20 hp |
| Rated engine RPM | 3,600 rpm |
| Engine displacement | 40 cu in |
| Engine cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Operating weight | 420 lb |
Horsepower Comparison Chart
Engine horsepower comparison
PTO horsepower comparison
Drawbar horsepower comparison
Operating weight comparison
John Deere E120 Extra Horsepower Notes
| Horsepower note | The John Deere E120 lists engine horsepower and PTO horsepower very close together at about 20 hp. |
|---|---|
| PTO note | The John Deere E120’s PTO output is 20 hp, about 100% of its 20 hp engine rating, so PTO implement choice should be based on the PTO number. |
| Drawbar note | Use 20 hp drawbar horsepower for pulling comparisons and 20 hp PTO horsepower for driven implements on the John Deere E120. |
| Power-to-weight note | At 420 lb and 20 hp, the John Deere E120 works out to about 21 lb per engine horsepower, making it light for its power, so traction and ballast can become the limiting factor before engine power. |
| Engine note | For engine identification, the John Deere E120 is listed with 40 cu in displacement, 2 cylinders, rated at 3,600 rpm. |
| Torque / RPM note | The John Deere E120’s horsepower rating is tied to a rated engine speed of 3,600 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.







