Quick answer:
The John Deere LT180 tractor has 17 hp engine horsepower and 17 hp PTO horsepower.
Engine horsepower17 hp
PTO horsepower17 hp
Drawbar horsepower17 hp
Rated RPM3,600 rpm
Operating weight507 lb
John Deere LT180 Horsepower Details
| Engine horsepower | 17 hp |
|---|---|
| PTO horsepower | 17 hp |
| Drawbar horsepower | 17 hp |
| Rated engine RPM | 3,600 rpm |
| Engine displacement | 30.1 cu in |
| Operating weight | 507 lb |
Horsepower Comparison Chart
Engine horsepower comparison
PTO horsepower comparison
Drawbar horsepower comparison
Operating weight comparison
John Deere LT180 Extra Horsepower Notes
| Horsepower note | The John Deere LT180 has almost no visible gap between the listed engine horsepower and PTO horsepower ratings. |
|---|---|
| PTO note | With 17 hp at the PTO, the John Deere LT180 is best matched to small mower decks, sprayers, light finish mowing and very light PTO jobs; large cutters, hay tools and high-load PTO equipment are outside this power class. |
| Drawbar note | The John Deere LT180 separates pulling work from PTO work with 17 hp drawbar horsepower and 17 hp PTO horsepower. |
| Power-to-weight note | The John Deere LT180 pairs 17 hp with 507 lb of operating weight, so the real-world result depends heavily on traction, ballast and tyre setup. |
| Engine note | The John Deere LT180 uses 30.1 cu in displacement, rated at 3,600 rpm, which helps explain where its horsepower rating comes from. |
| Torque / RPM note | The John Deere LT180 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.







