The John Deere LX277 tractor has 17 hp engine horsepower and 17 hp PTO horsepower.
Engine horsepower17 hp
PTO horsepower17 hp
Drawbar horsepower15.5 hp
Operating weight487 lb
John Deere LX277 Horsepower Details
Engine horsepower
17 hp
PTO horsepower
17 hp
Drawbar horsepower
15.5 hp
Engine displacement
0.5 L
Engine model
the Kawasaki FH500V
Operating weight
487 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
17 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
487 lb
Average
9,758.8 lb
Low
340 lb
High
59,000 lb
John Deere LX277 Extra Horsepower Notes
Horsepower note
Engine and PTO output are nearly matched on the John Deere LX277, so the listed PTO figure stays close to the engine rating.
PTO note
The John Deere LX277’s PTO output is 17 hp, about 100% of its 17 hp engine rating, so PTO implement choice should be based on the PTO number.
Drawbar note
The John Deere LX277’s 15.5 hp drawbar rating is the better number for ground-pulling work than the 17 hp engine rating.
Power-to-weight note
At 487 lb and 17 hp, the John Deere LX277 works out to about 28.6 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 LX277 uses engine model the Kawasaki FH500V, 0.5 L displacement, which helps explain where its horsepower rating comes from.
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.
