Quick answer:
The John Deere LA165 tractor has 24 hp engine horsepower and 18.5 hp PTO horsepower.
Engine horsepower24 hp
PTO horsepower18.5 hp
Drawbar horsepower24 hp
Rated RPM3,600 rpm
Torque32.8 lb-ft
Operating weight524 lb
John Deere LA165 Horsepower Details
| Engine horsepower | 24 hp |
|---|---|
| PTO horsepower | 18.5 hp |
| Drawbar horsepower | 24 hp |
| Rated engine RPM | 3,600 rpm |
| Engine torque | 32.8 lb-ft |
| Engine displacement | 44.2 cu in |
| Operating weight | 524 lb |
Horsepower Comparison Chart
Engine horsepower comparison
PTO horsepower comparison
Drawbar horsepower comparison
Operating weight comparison
John Deere LA165 Extra Horsepower Notes
| Horsepower note | The John Deere LA165 shows 24 hp at the engine and 18.5 hp at the PTO, which is a noticeable drop between engine power and PTO power for a low-horsepower compact tractor. |
|---|---|
| PTO note | Use the John Deere LA165’s 18.5 hp PTO rating when sizing implements; the 24 hp engine rating is not the number the implement actually receives. |
| Drawbar note | The John Deere LA165 separates pulling work from PTO work with 24 hp drawbar horsepower and 18.5 hp PTO horsepower. |
| Power-to-weight note | The John Deere LA165 pairs 24 hp with 524 lb of operating weight, so the real-world result depends heavily on traction, ballast and tyre setup. |
| Engine note | For engine identification, the John Deere LA165 is listed with 44.2 cu in displacement, rated at 3,600 rpm. |
| Torque / RPM note | The John Deere LA165’s 32.8 lb-ft torque figure should be read with its 44.2 cu in engine size and 3,600 rpm rated speed. |
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.







