Quick answer:
The John Deere LA125 tractor has 17 hp engine horsepower and 21 hp PTO horsepower.
Engine horsepower17 hp
PTO horsepower21 hp
Drawbar horsepower17 hp
Rated RPM3,600 rpm
Operating weight450 lb
John Deere LA125 Horsepower Details
| Engine horsepower | 17 hp |
|---|---|
| PTO horsepower | 21 hp |
| Drawbar horsepower | 17 hp |
| Rated engine RPM | 3,600 rpm |
| Engine displacement | 33 cu in |
| Engine cylinders | 1 cylinders |
| Operating weight | 450 lb |
Horsepower Comparison Chart
Engine horsepower comparison
PTO horsepower comparison
Drawbar horsepower comparison
Operating weight comparison
John Deere LA125 Extra Horsepower Notes
| Horsepower note | The John Deere LA125’s 17 hp engine rating places it in the low-horsepower compact tractor category. |
|---|---|
| PTO note | The John Deere LA125’s PTO output is 21 hp, about 123.5% of its 17 hp engine rating, so PTO implement choice should be based on the PTO number. |
| Drawbar note | Use 17 hp drawbar horsepower for pulling comparisons and 21 hp PTO horsepower for driven implements on the John Deere LA125. |
| Power-to-weight note | The John Deere LA125 pairs 17 hp with 450 lb of operating weight, so the real-world result depends heavily on traction, ballast and tyre setup. |
| Engine note | With 33 cu in across 1 cylinders, the John Deere LA125 averages about 33 L per cylinder. |
| Torque / RPM note | The John Deere LA125 lists 3,600 rpm as the rated engine RPM, which is the speed attached to its power rating. |
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.







