The John Deere LX279 tractor has 17 hp engine horsepower and 17 hp PTO horsepower.
Engine horsepower17 hp
PTO horsepower17 hp
Drawbar horsepower15.5 hp
Rated RPM2,600 rpm
Operating weight490 lb
John Deere LX279 Horsepower Details
Engine horsepower
17 hp
PTO horsepower
17 hp
Drawbar horsepower
15.5 hp
Rated engine RPM
2,600 rpm
Engine displacement
26.7 cu in
Engine cylinders
2 cylinders
Engine model
Kawasaki FD501V
Operating weight
490 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
490 lb
Average
9,758.8 lb
Low
340 lb
High
59,000 lb
John Deere LX279 Extra Horsepower Notes
Horsepower note
The John Deere LX279 has almost no visible gap between the listed engine horsepower and PTO horsepower ratings.
PTO note
The John Deere LX279’s 17 hp PTO rating should be read with its 2,600 rpm rated engine speed when comparing implement requirements.
Drawbar note
At 15.5 hp drawbar power, the John Deere LX279 is about 1.5 hp below its engine rating once power is measured as pull at the ground.
Power-to-weight note
The John Deere LX279 pairs 17 hp with 490 lb of operating weight, so the real-world result depends heavily on traction, ballast and tyre setup.
Engine note
Engine details for the John Deere LX279 come together as engine model Kawasaki FD501V, 26.7 cu in displacement, 2 cylinders, rated at 2,600 rpm.
Torque / RPM note
Use the John Deere LX279’s 2,600 rpm rated RPM when comparing engine specs across similar tractors.
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.
