The John Deere LX172 tractor has 14 hp engine horsepower and 14.5 hp PTO horsepower.
Engine horsepower14 hp
PTO horsepower14.5 hp
Drawbar horsepower12.5 hp
Rated RPM3,600 rpm
Torque24.5 lb-ft
Operating weight525 lb
John Deere LX172 Horsepower Details
Engine horsepower
14 hp
PTO horsepower
14.5 hp
Drawbar horsepower
12.5 hp
Rated engine RPM
3,600 rpm
Engine torque
24.5 lb-ft
Engine displacement
25.8 cu in
Engine model
Kawasaki FC530V
Operating weight
525 lb
Horsepower Comparison Chart
Engine horsepower comparison
This model
14 hp
Average
117.3 hp
Low
8 hp
High
620 hp
PTO horsepower comparison
This model
14.5 hp
Average
103.8 hp
Low
8 hp
High
620 hp
Drawbar horsepower comparison
This model
12.5 hp
Average
100.5 hp
Low
7.5 hp
High
620 hp
Operating weight comparison
This model
525 lb
Average
9,758.8 lb
Low
340 lb
High
59,000 lb
John Deere LX172 Extra Horsepower Notes
Horsepower note
The John Deere LX172 loses roughly 10.7% from engine horsepower to drawbar horsepower, which reflects drivetrain, traction and ground-contact losses.
PTO note
The John Deere LX172 has 14.5 hp available at the PTO, placing it in the low-horsepower compact tractor PTO range rather than a heavy-implement class.
Drawbar note
At 12.5 hp drawbar power, the John Deere LX172 is about 1.5 hp below its engine rating once power is measured as pull at the ground.
Power-to-weight note
At 525 lb and 14 hp, the John Deere LX172 works out to about 37.5 lb per engine horsepower, making it light for its power, so traction and ballast can become the limiting factor before engine power.
Engine note
The John Deere LX172’s engine setup is engine model Kawasaki FC530V, 25.8 cu in displacement, rated at 3,600 rpm, matching its low-horsepower compact horsepower range.
Torque / RPM note
The John Deere LX172 combines 24.5 lb-ft of torque with a 3,600 rpm rated engine speed, which fits a higher-revving compact or utility engine setup.
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.
