The John Deere G tractor has 34 hp engine horsepower and 38.1 hp PTO horsepower.
Engine horsepower34 hp
PTO horsepower38.1 hp
Drawbar horsepower20.7 hp
Rated RPM975 rpm
Operating weight5,300 lb
John Deere G Horsepower Details
Engine horsepower
34 hp
PTO horsepower
38.1 hp
Drawbar horsepower
20.7 hp
Rated engine RPM
975 rpm
Engine displacement
6.8 L
Operating weight
5,300 lb
Horsepower Comparison Chart
Engine horsepower comparison
This model
34 hp
Average
117.3 hp
Low
8 hp
High
620 hp
PTO horsepower comparison
This model
38.1 hp
Average
103.8 hp
Low
8 hp
High
620 hp
Drawbar horsepower comparison
This model
20.7 hp
Average
100.5 hp
Low
7.5 hp
High
620 hp
Operating weight comparison
This model
5,300 lb
Average
9,758.8 lb
Low
340 lb
High
59,000 lb
John Deere G Extra Horsepower Notes
Horsepower note
For pulling work, the John Deere G’s 20.7 hp drawbar rating is the number to compare, not the higher 34 hp engine rating.
PTO note
The John Deere G’s PTO output is 38.1 hp, about 112.1% of its 34 hp engine rating, so PTO implement choice should be based on the PTO number.
Drawbar note
For plows, ground tools and pull-type loads, the John Deere G’s 20.7 hp drawbar horsepower says more than engine horsepower alone.
Power-to-weight note
Using 5,300 lb operating weight and 34 hp engine power, the John Deere G comes out at roughly 155.9 lb per engine horsepower, meaning it is balanced enough that both traction and horsepower matter.
Engine note
For engine identification, the John Deere G is listed with 6.8 L displacement, rated at 975 rpm.
Torque / RPM note
The John Deere G’s horsepower rating is tied to a rated engine speed of 975 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.
