The John Deere LX186 tractor has 17 hp engine horsepower and 15.5 hp PTO horsepower.
Engine horsepower17 hp
PTO horsepower15.5 hp
Drawbar horsepower15.5 hp
Rated RPM3,600 rpm
Operating weight590 lb
John Deere LX186 Horsepower Details
Engine horsepower
17 hp
PTO horsepower
15.5 hp
Drawbar horsepower
15.5 hp
Rated engine RPM
3,600 rpm
Engine displacement
25.8 cu in
Engine model
Kawasaki
Operating weight
590 lb
Horsepower Comparison Chart
Engine horsepower comparison
This model
17 hp
Average
117.3 hp
Low
8 hp
High
620 hp
PTO horsepower comparison
This model
15.5 hp
Average
103.8 hp
Low
8 hp
High
620 hp
Drawbar horsepower comparison
This model
15.5 hp
Average
100.5 hp
Low
7.5 hp
High
620 hp
Operating weight comparison
This model
590 lb
Average
9,758.8 lb
Low
340 lb
High
59,000 lb
John Deere LX186 Extra Horsepower Notes
Horsepower note
The John Deere LX186 is rated at 17 hp engine power and 15.5 hp at the PTO, a drop of about 1.5 hp between the engine and PTO.
PTO note
The John Deere LX186’s 15.5 hp PTO rating should be read with its 3,600 rpm rated engine speed when comparing implement requirements.
Drawbar note
The John Deere LX186 combines 15.5 hp drawbar horsepower with 590 lb operating weight, so traction and ballast can matter as much as power for pulling jobs.
Power-to-weight note
Using 590 lb operating weight and 17 hp engine power, the John Deere LX186 comes out at roughly 34.7 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 LX186 is listed with engine model Kawasaki, 25.8 cu in displacement, rated at 3,600 rpm.
Torque / RPM note
The John Deere LX186’s horsepower rating is tied to a rated engine speed of 3,600 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.
