The John Deere L120 tractor has 20 hp engine horsepower and 20 hp PTO horsepower.
Engine horsepower20 hp
PTO horsepower20 hp
Drawbar horsepower14.5 hp
Rated RPM3,600 rpm
Operating weight500 lb
John Deere L120 Horsepower Details
Engine horsepower
20 hp
PTO horsepower
20 hp
Drawbar horsepower
14.5 hp
Rated engine RPM
3,600 rpm
Engine displacement
0.5 L
Operating weight
500 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
14.5 hp
Average
57 hp
Low
5.5 hp
High
470 hp
Operating weight comparison
This model
500 lb
Average
5,791.3 lb
Low
300 lb
High
59,000 lb
John Deere L120 Extra Horsepower Notes
Horsepower note
The John Deere L120 lists engine horsepower and PTO horsepower very close together at about 20 hp.
PTO note
The John Deere L120’s PTO output is 20 hp, about 100% of its 20 hp engine rating, so PTO implement choice should be based on the PTO number.
Drawbar note
At 14.5 hp drawbar power, the John Deere L120 is about 5.5 hp below its engine rating once power is measured as pull at the ground.
Power-to-weight note
The John Deere L120’s weight-to-power figure is about 25 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 L120 come together as 0.5 L displacement, rated at 3,600 rpm.
Torque / RPM note
Use the John Deere L120’s 3,600 rpm rated RPM when comparing engine specs across similar tractors.
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.
