The John Deere LT160 tractor has 16 hp engine horsepower and 16 hp PTO horsepower.
Engine horsepower16 hp
PTO horsepower16 hp
Drawbar horsepower14.5 hp
Rated RPM3,350 rpm
Torque30 lb-ft
Operating weight399 lb
John Deere LT160 Horsepower Details
Engine horsepower
16 hp
PTO horsepower
16 hp
Drawbar horsepower
14.5 hp
Rated engine RPM
3,350 rpm
Engine torque
30 lb-ft
Engine displacement
0.8 L
Operating weight
399 lb
Horsepower Comparison Chart
Engine horsepower comparison
This model
16 hp
Average
117.3 hp
Low
8 hp
High
620 hp
PTO horsepower comparison
This model
16 hp
Average
103.8 hp
Low
8 hp
High
620 hp
Drawbar horsepower comparison
This model
14.5 hp
Average
100.5 hp
Low
7.5 hp
High
620 hp
Operating weight comparison
This model
399 lb
Average
9,758.8 lb
Low
340 lb
High
59,000 lb
John Deere LT160 Extra Horsepower Notes
Horsepower note
The John Deere LT160 has almost no visible gap between the listed engine horsepower and PTO horsepower ratings.
PTO note
For PTO-driven work, the John Deere LT160’s practical rating is 16 hp, which fits small mower decks, sprayers, light finish mowing and very light PTO jobs.
Drawbar note
At 14.5 hp drawbar power, the John Deere LT160 is about 1.5 hp below its engine rating once power is measured as pull at the ground.
Power-to-weight note
Using 399 lb operating weight and 16 hp engine power, the John Deere LT160 comes out at roughly 24.9 lb per engine horsepower, meaning it is light for its power, so traction and ballast can become the limiting factor before engine power.
Engine note
For engine identification, the John Deere LT160 is listed with 0.8 L displacement, rated at 3,350 rpm.
Torque / RPM note
The John Deere LT160’s 30 lb-ft torque figure should be read with its 0.8 L engine size and 3,350 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.
