Quick answer:
The John Deere E170 tractor has 24 hp engine horsepower and 20.5 hp PTO horsepower.
Engine horsepower24 hp
PTO horsepower20.5 hp
Drawbar horsepower20.5 hp
Rated RPM3,600 rpm
Operating weight512 lb
John Deere E170 Horsepower Details
| Engine horsepower | 24 hp |
|---|---|
| PTO horsepower | 20.5 hp |
| Drawbar horsepower | 20.5 hp |
| Rated engine RPM | 3,600 rpm |
| Engine displacement | 44.2 cu in |
| Operating weight | 512 lb |
Horsepower Comparison Chart
Engine horsepower comparison
PTO horsepower comparison
Drawbar horsepower comparison
Operating weight comparison
John Deere E170 Extra Horsepower Notes
| Horsepower note | The John Deere E170 is rated at 24 hp engine power and 20.5 hp at the PTO, a drop of about 3.5 hp between the engine and PTO. |
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| PTO note | The John Deere E170’s 20.5 hp PTO rating should be read with its 3,600 rpm rated engine speed when comparing implement requirements. |
| Drawbar note | The John Deere E170’s 20.5 hp drawbar rating is the better number for ground-pulling work than the 24 hp engine rating. |
| Power-to-weight note | The John Deere E170 pairs 24 hp with 512 lb of operating weight, so the real-world result depends heavily on traction, ballast and tyre setup. |
| Engine note | The John Deere E170’s engine setup is 44.2 cu in displacement, rated at 3,600 rpm, matching its low-horsepower compact horsepower range. |
| Torque / RPM note | The John Deere E170’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.







