The John Deere GX255 tractor has 20 hp engine horsepower and 20 hp PTO horsepower.
Engine horsepower20 hp
PTO horsepower20 hp
Drawbar horsepower20.5 hp
Rated RPM3,600 rpm
Operating weight1,200 lb
John Deere GX255 Horsepower Details
Engine horsepower
20 hp
PTO horsepower
20 hp
Drawbar horsepower
20.5 hp
Rated engine RPM
3,600 rpm
Engine displacement
41.2 cu in
Engine cylinders
2 cylinders
Engine model
a 20HP Kawasaki 675cc 2-cylinder
Operating weight
1,200 lb
Horsepower Comparison Chart
Engine horsepower comparison
This model
20 hp
Average
117.3 hp
Low
8 hp
High
620 hp
PTO horsepower comparison
This model
20 hp
Average
103.8 hp
Low
8 hp
High
620 hp
Drawbar horsepower comparison
This model
20.5 hp
Average
100.5 hp
Low
7.5 hp
High
620 hp
Operating weight comparison
This model
1,200 lb
Average
9,758.8 lb
Low
340 lb
High
59,000 lb
John Deere GX255 Extra Horsepower Notes
Horsepower note
The John Deere GX255 has almost no visible gap between the listed engine horsepower and PTO horsepower ratings.
PTO note
The John Deere GX255 has 20 hp available at the PTO, placing it in the low-horsepower compact tractor PTO range rather than a heavy-implement class.
Drawbar note
The John Deere GX255 separates pulling work from PTO work with 20.5 hp drawbar horsepower and 20 hp PTO horsepower.
Power-to-weight note
The John Deere GX255’s weight-to-power figure is about 60 lb per engine horsepower; that means it is light for its power, so traction and ballast can become the limiting factor before engine power.
Engine note
Engine details for the John Deere GX255 come together as engine model a 20HP Kawasaki 675cc 2-cylinder, 41.2 cu in displacement, 2 cylinders, rated at 3,600 rpm.
Torque / RPM note
The John Deere GX255’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.
