The John Deere LX173 tractor has 15 hp engine horsepower and 14 hp PTO horsepower.
Engine horsepower15 hp
PTO horsepower14 hp
Drawbar horsepower12.5 hp
Rated RPM3,350 rpm
Operating weight500 lb
John Deere LX173 Horsepower Details
Engine horsepower
15 hp
PTO horsepower
14 hp
Drawbar horsepower
12.5 hp
Rated engine RPM
3,350 rpm
Engine displacement
0.5 L
Operating weight
500 lb
Horsepower Comparison Chart
Engine horsepower comparison
This model
15 hp
Average
117.3 hp
Low
8 hp
High
620 hp
PTO horsepower comparison
This model
14 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
500 lb
Average
9,758.8 lb
Low
340 lb
High
59,000 lb
John Deere LX173 Extra Horsepower Notes
Horsepower note
The useful spread on the John Deere LX173 is small: 15 hp engine horsepower versus 14 hp PTO horsepower.
PTO note
The John Deere LX173’s PTO output is 14 hp, about 93.3% of its 15 hp engine rating, so PTO implement choice should be based on the PTO number.
Drawbar note
The John Deere LX173’s 12.5 hp drawbar rating is the better number for ground-pulling work than the 15 hp engine rating.
Power-to-weight note
At 500 lb and 15 hp, the John Deere LX173 works out to about 33.3 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 LX173 come together as 0.5 L displacement, rated at 3,350 rpm.
Torque / RPM note
The John Deere LX173’s horsepower rating is tied to a rated engine speed of 3,350 rpm.
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.
