The John Deere L tractor has 10 hp engine horsepower and 10.4 hp PTO horsepower.
Engine horsepower10 hp
PTO horsepower10.4 hp
Drawbar horsepower9.1 hp
Rated RPM1,200 rpm
Operating weight2,200 lb
John Deere L Horsepower Details
Engine horsepower
10 hp
PTO horsepower
10.4 hp
Drawbar horsepower
9.1 hp
Rated engine RPM
1,200 rpm
Engine displacement
1.3 L
Operating weight
2,200 lb
Horsepower Comparison Chart
Engine horsepower comparison
This model
10 hp
Average
64.9 hp
Low
6 hp
High
540 hp
PTO horsepower comparison
This model
10.4 hp
Average
57.8 hp
Low
6 hp
High
620 hp
Drawbar horsepower comparison
This model
9.1 hp
Average
57 hp
Low
5.5 hp
High
470 hp
Operating weight comparison
This model
2,200 lb
Average
5,791.3 lb
Low
300 lb
High
59,000 lb
John Deere L Extra Horsepower Notes
Horsepower note
The John Deere L has almost no visible gap between the listed engine horsepower and PTO horsepower ratings.
PTO note
The John Deere L’s 10.4 hp PTO rating should be read with its 1,200 rpm rated engine speed when comparing implement requirements.
Drawbar note
The John Deere L’s 9.1 hp drawbar rating is the better number for ground-pulling work than the 10 hp engine rating.
Power-to-weight note
The John Deere L pairs 10 hp with 2,200 lb of operating weight, so the real-world result depends heavily on traction, ballast and tyre setup.
Engine note
The John Deere L uses 1.3 L displacement, rated at 1,200 rpm, which helps explain where its horsepower rating comes from.
Torque / RPM note
The John Deere L’s horsepower rating is tied to a rated engine speed of 1,200 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.
