The John Deere LA120 tractor has 21 hp engine horsepower and 18.5 hp PTO horsepower.
Engine horsepower21 hp
PTO horsepower18.5 hp
Drawbar horsepower18.5 hp
Rated RPM2,600 rpm
John Deere LA120 Horsepower Details
Engine horsepower
21 hp
PTO horsepower
18.5 hp
Drawbar horsepower
18.5 hp
Rated engine RPM
2,600 rpm
Engine displacement
44.2 cu in
Engine cylinders
2 cylinders
Horsepower Comparison Chart
Engine horsepower comparison
This model
21 hp
Average
117.3 hp
Low
8 hp
High
620 hp
PTO horsepower comparison
This model
18.5 hp
Average
103.8 hp
Low
8 hp
High
620 hp
Drawbar horsepower comparison
This model
18.5 hp
Average
100.5 hp
Low
7.5 hp
High
620 hp
John Deere LA120 Extra Horsepower Notes
Horsepower note
The useful spread on the John Deere LA120 is small: 21 hp engine horsepower versus 18.5 hp PTO horsepower.
PTO note
Use the John Deere LA120’s 18.5 hp PTO rating when sizing implements; the 21 hp engine rating is not the number the implement actually receives.
Drawbar note
For plows, ground tools and pull-type loads, the John Deere LA120’s 18.5 hp drawbar horsepower says more than engine horsepower alone.
Engine note
The John Deere LA120 uses 44.2 cu in displacement, 2 cylinders, rated at 2,600 rpm, which helps explain where its horsepower rating comes from.
Torque / RPM note
Use the John Deere LA120’s 2,600 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.
