The John Deere LT170 tractor has 16 hp engine horsepower and 16 hp PTO horsepower.
Engine horsepower16 hp
PTO horsepower16 hp
Drawbar horsepower17.5 hp
Operating weight1,200 lb
John Deere LT170 Horsepower Details
Engine horsepower
16 hp
PTO horsepower
16 hp
Drawbar horsepower
17.5 hp
Engine displacement
29.3 cu in
Engine cylinders
2 cylinders
Operating weight
1,200 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
17.5 hp
Average
100.5 hp
Low
7.5 hp
High
620 hp
Operating weight comparison
This model
1,200 lb
Average
9,758.8 lb
Low
340 lb
High
59,000 lb
John Deere LT170 Extra Horsepower Notes
Horsepower note
The John Deere LT170 has almost no visible gap between the listed engine horsepower and PTO horsepower ratings.
PTO note
For PTO-driven work, the John Deere LT170’s practical rating is 16 hp, which fits small mower decks, sprayers, light finish mowing and very light PTO jobs.
Drawbar note
The John Deere LT170 separates pulling work from PTO work with 17.5 hp drawbar horsepower and 16 hp PTO horsepower.
Power-to-weight note
At 1,200 lb and 16 hp, the John Deere LT170 works out to about 75 lb per engine horsepower, making it light for its power, so traction and ballast can become the limiting factor before engine power.
Engine note
Engine details for the John Deere LT170 come together as 29.3 cu in displacement, 2 cylinders.
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.
