The John Deere L118 tractor has 20 hp engine horsepower and 20 hp PTO horsepower.
Engine horsepower20 hp
PTO horsepower20 hp
Drawbar horsepower17.5 hp
Rated RPM3,600 rpm
Torque22 lb-ft
Operating weight520 lb
John Deere L118 Horsepower Details
Engine horsepower
20 hp
PTO horsepower
20 hp
Drawbar horsepower
17.5 hp
Rated engine RPM
3,600 rpm
Engine torque
22 lb-ft
Engine displacement
40 cu in
Operating weight
520 lb
Horsepower Comparison Chart
Engine horsepower comparison
This model
20 hp
Average
64.9 hp
Low
6 hp
High
540 hp
PTO horsepower comparison
This model
20 hp
Average
57.8 hp
Low
6 hp
High
620 hp
Drawbar horsepower comparison
This model
17.5 hp
Average
57 hp
Low
5.5 hp
High
470 hp
Operating weight comparison
This model
520 lb
Average
5,791.3 lb
Low
300 lb
High
59,000 lb
John Deere L118 Extra Horsepower Notes
Horsepower note
The John Deere L118 has almost no visible gap between the listed engine horsepower and PTO horsepower ratings.
PTO note
The John Deere L118’s 20 hp PTO rating should be read with its 3,600 rpm rated engine speed when comparing implement requirements.
Drawbar note
The John Deere L118’s 17.5 hp drawbar rating is the better number for ground-pulling work than the 20 hp engine rating.
Power-to-weight note
The John Deere L118 pairs 20 hp with 520 lb of operating weight, so the real-world result depends heavily on traction, ballast and tyre setup.
Engine note
The John Deere L118’s 40 cu in engine makes 20 hp, or about 0.5 hp per litre.
Torque / RPM note
Torque and rated speed on the John Deere L118 are 22 lb-ft and 3,600 rpm, showing how the engine is set up to work under load.
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.
